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  A Grand Monday: Triumph Toledo 24 Mar 2014 (News)
  It's a 1974 car, which means in 2015, it becomes eligible for zero rated road tax, and has covered around 60,000 miles. It's clearly been used by someone who actually drives it, as there are a number of modifications - but the seller says it can all go back to standard.
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  Mini MINIs take to the field at the Olympics 9 Aug 2012 (News)
  MINI was apparoaced by LOCOG to build a memorable vehicle to return the equipment for the throwing sports and the end result was designed and built by apprentices at the Oxford factory. There are three of them, which cover around 6km a day in four shifts and can be used continuously for 35 mintues before needing a recharge. The equipment is placed into the car when the 'sunroof' is opened. The cars are controlled by three 'gamesmakers', volunteers who seem have ended up with one of the park's plum jobs.
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  Citroen Survolt doing demo runs at Goodwood 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  The concept’s twin 140kg lithium-ion batteries each boast a 31kW capacity, which allows Survolt to cover 200km (124 miles). As a second nod to the cars of tomorrow, the award-winning Citroën Hypnos concept will take its place on static display in the FoS-TECH Pavillion.  Hypnos is an elegant diesel-hybrid that combines the latest technology with striking lines and a vibrant interior design.  
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  Another Outstanding Aston Martin in Barons October Auction 27 Sep 2010 (News)
  He used it very sparingly into the 1970s when he put it into storage in his garage. It then lay unused until 2002, when the current owner bought it. It has covered less than 11,000 miles in 57 years, and has not been driven on the public roads for over three decades. The current owner restored the car with a bare metal respray, new interior trim, and new chrome wire wheels and a complete stainless steel exhaust system.
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  BIG LUXURIOUS CARS GOING CHEAP 20 Nov 2008 (News)
  The increases in depreciation have been even greater - in monetary terms - within the large luxury coupe segment, where EurotaxGlass’s highlights an extra £9,789, or 18 per cent, off the trade-in values of leading models compared to the same point last year. The analysis covered best-selling variants of a wide range of prestige coupes, including the BMW 6 Series, Jaguar XK, Mercedes SL-Class, Porsche 911, Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage. “A number of factors have combined to ravage the trade values of large luxury saloons and coupes,” comments Richard Crosthwaite, Prestige Car Editor at EurotaxGlass’s.
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  Big Savings and Secure Deals From Autofinders 13 Oct 2006 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk have available now the following 56 plate cars. All cars supplied by Autofinders Ltd are UK showroom supplied, not imports, and include full 3 years manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, 12 months VED and all on the road costs. No hidden charges, administration fees or arrangement fees on any car.
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  SMMT Calls For Licence to Trade 18 Sep 2001 (News)
  Take, for example, the case of John Green who e-mailed today about a steering rack problem on a five year old prestigious German car. He purchased it from a franchised dealer, covered by the manufacturer's used car warranty, which lasted for 12 months. After 14 months, the power steering failed. The franchised dealer quoted £1,210 plus labour and VAT to fit an entirely new steering rack and would not countenance any 'goodwill' payment despite the fact that the car was only two months out of warranty.
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  Eighties Ferrari set to steal show at Barons' auction 25 Oct 2014 (News)
  This slice 1920s motoring should set yoyu back £27,000-£30,000. Other interesting entries include a 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit which has covered just 25,000 miles from new, and has an estimate of £11,500-£13,000.  For full information on all the cars in the sale, visit  www.barons-auctions.com
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  Aston heritage race series set for Silverstone Classic 8 Feb 2019 (News)
  Confirmation of the new Aston Martin Heritage Racing Festival Series is the final addition to a record-breaking 21-race programme covering a ten decades of glorious motor sport history ranging from the iconic green Bentleys of the 1920s right up to these timeless Aston Martins that were competing at Le Mans and the Nürburgring as recently as last year.
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  74 Year old BMW 320 Cabrio up for Auction on 19th July 10 Jul 2011 (News)
  Comparisons with the modern day equivalent end there however, with the 320 featuring an all-steel body built by Autenrieth in Darmstadt, leaf spring rear axle within a shortened wheelbase (to that of the Type 326), and a 1,971cc, 6 cylinder, single carburettor engine that generated 45hp to propel the elegant BMW to a top speed of some 71mph. Restored in the early 1990’s in Prague, Czech Republic, the car has covered just 113 miles since then, and alongside its immaculate dark green leather upholstery, features a matching BMW factory specification canvas hood. Complete with a Czech Historic Vehicle Passport, Czech registration document and photo file of the restoration, the sale on July 19 th represents an ideal opportunity to acquire a very rare pre-war German classic, and Historics anticipate offers in the region of £58,000 - £68,000 on Tuesday week at Brooklands Museum.
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  End of the road for the Civic Type R 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  And the new PCP finance offer of 5.9% (over 43 months) means a Type R could cost from £235 a month, with a 30% deposit. The offer covers the Type R GT, Type R LSD and Type R MUGEN 200 models, and runs from now until 29 September, 2010. The celebration of the famous 'Red H' badge coincides with the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship, featuring Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden in the Honda Racing Team.
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  Colt CZC Prices Cut to £9,999 21 Nov 2007 (News)
  It's a specially negotiated deal with the European plant and there will be limited run of just 2,000 cars. The £9,999 car is new variant named the CZC1, which will only be available in Espresso Black. The CZC1 will offer an incredible 25% saving on the previous equivalent value at just £9,999.
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  First Lister car for sale 27 Jan 2015 (News)
  Lister, a keen amateur racing driver, was intrigued by the machine, buying it with a view to installing a powerful JAP vee-twin 1100 mated to a Jowett Jupiter four-speed manual gearbox – a concept inspired by an article in The Autocar by J. Onslow Bartlett. The small car had a simple aluminium body, with cycle wings and a fabric-covered tail. It was light and powerful: a potent 750-1100 class entry in the popular sprints and hill climbs of the day. Lister named it ‘The Asteroid’.
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  Pre-Reg '10' Plate Cars at up to £3,500 Discount 11 Mar 2010 (News)
    www.autofinders.co.uk has the following special offer cars IN STOCK NOW on the new “10 plate registration”. All cars supplied by Autofinders are UK franchised dealer supplied with full UK manufacturer’s warranty, breakdown cover, 12 months road tax, government 1st registration tax and all on the road charges included.
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  Citroen C2 1.4 VTR 12 Month Contract From Just £99 a Month 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  Autofinders has some amazing, genuine offers on brand new cars that are IN STOCK NOW. BUY NOW AND BEAT JANUARY PRICE INCREASES AND THE GOVERNMENT VAT INCREASE! All cars are brand new UK main dealer supplied….Prices Include Full UK manufacturers warranty…Breakdown cover…12 months road tax…VAT at the current rate AND all on the road costs…..
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  BCA Warns Against Pimping Your Ride 30 May 2012 (News)
  But generally, if it isn't a factory fit, then it is unlikely to add value and may even cause steeper depreciation. If you want to maintain the value of your car, choose your mods very carefully.” BCA reveals what the most popular upgrades do to a car’s value: Alloy Wheels On the right car, these can add value, but mismatching car and wheels will potentially reduce its resale value.
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  Sahara crossing Citroen for sale 27 Feb 2017 (News)
  The car was then sold to its third and current owner soon after. Finally, 47 years after its delivery to Nigeria, the car was subjected to a full body-off restoration in the UK in 2012. The car is number 657 of 694 examples of one of the more unusual of the many 2CV variants built.
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  Time warp John Cooper Special Mini heads to auction 13 Jun 2016 (News)
  We’re expecting a big crowd on the day and we look forward to finding happy new homes for this collection of very special cars.’ To find out more about the June Sale and all the cars on offer on the day please visit the Classic Car Auctions website .
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  Timewarp Austin Metro makes £7700 at CarFest South auction 1 Sep 2015 (News)
  A ‘timewarp’ 1983 Austin Metro Vanden Plas 500 sold for £7700 at this weekend’s CarFest South classic car auction. The car, which went under the hammer at the Classic Car Auction’s sale over the August Bank Holiday, had covered just 741 miles and had just one registered owner since new.
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  Classic Saloon Racing at Mallory Park 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  The Autoglym Post Historic Touring Car Championship - Pre 1974 saloon cars, tail-happy Ford Escorts, Triumph Dolomites and Ford Capris fight it out "Life on Mars" style. Hammerite Racing Classic Group One Touring Car Championship - Pre 1983 saloon cars, lairy V6 Ford Capris battling with V12 Jaguars and V8 Rover SD1s.