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  Rare Z3M Made £12,550 at Auction Today 1 Jul 2005 (News)
  But to my mind ‘buy of the day’ was a genuine looking 80k mile 96N Jaguar Sovereign 4.0, sold for £3,025. Next Top Car sales at BCA Blackbushe on Mondays 11th and 25th July. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Boxster Sells for £13k at Auction Today 29 Sep 2004 (News)
  While Beetlemania occurred when someone paid £8,000 for a 58k mile 2002/52 VW Beetle TDI. Yet Monday’s Top Car price of £12,400 for a 56k 02 reg BMW 320dSE Compact looked a bit excessive compared to today’s of £11,300 for a 41k mile 2002/52. At least cars are now coming though in quantity.
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  Bentley Bids to £111k at Top Car Today 27 Sep 2004 (News)
  For sales at BCA Edinburgh, click here for full details: www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/main.asp?page=60 Brightwells next HUGE WEEKLY 4x4 SALE takes place tomorrow, 28th September at Leominster Market on the A49 by-pass, Leominster, Herefordshire, start time 11.00am, phone: 01568 611325, website: www.brightwells.com
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  The Only Thing to Smile About at Auction Today 17 Sep 2004 (News)
  Once again every trader I spoke to was muttering doom and gloom. Showroom business is so bad they were taking more calls from punters wanting to sell them cars than from punters wanting to buy cars. Yet auction prices remain rock solid. Even this 2002/52 reg FunTech 50cc three wheeler buggy with no keys, no V5 and a dubious past sold for a substantial £1,700.
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  Still Some Auction Bargains, But Not Many Shopping Days Left 17 Dec 2003 (News)
  It didn’t happen. Someone got the car for £3,450, which is £300 less than mileage-adjusted trade book. How often do you see a Mazda Premacy at auction? (Mazda’s ultra-reliable Scenic sized MPV.) This was a 2001Y 1.8GXI with parking sensors and a low 11,400 miles.
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  Calm Before the Storm at Auction Today 27 Aug 2003 (News)
  Note that BCA Blackbushe has switched its Friday LCV sale to Thursdays, so Friday’s sale is now 3 halls of cars. Full list of auction centres throughout the country on honestjohn.co.uk (go back to the home-page and click on auction directory). Brightwells HUGE 4x4 SALE at Leominster is now WEEKLY instead of fortnightly.
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  Ex-Rental Ford Auction Prices Still Strong 7 Feb 2002 (News)
  Full list at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk H&H will also be holding a CLASSIC CAR AUCTION at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on Wednesday 20th February. Two very interesting entries in this sale are a 1928 4.5 litre Bentley which was restyled as the 'Swiftmobile' for the 1960 Ealing Comedy 'School for Scoundrels' (see archive at www.mysterymotors.com for details).
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Classics that have been converted to run on an electric powertrain should not be considered historic vehicles, according to a group that aims to protects the heritage of old cars. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) says it cannot promote the use of modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicle’s powertrain to owners or regulators.
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  Bentley Drivers' Club makes NEC show debut 29 Oct 2018 (News)
  One of only nine made - and one of only two in the UK - it was the first collaboration between the legendary Italian coachbuilder and this most British of car makers, and the result is undoubtedly striking.  For fans of aviation and war time history, there is another great reason to visit the Club’s stand as it will be an opportunity to get a close look at an historic aircraft engine.
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  Museum restores vintage truck 22 May 2018 (News)
  Its seven galleries are overflowing with more than 50 vintage vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, pedal cars and caravans, and hundreds of original enamel signs. For more information, visit:  www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk .
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  18 Porsche 911s in Historics 19th May Sale 29 Apr 2018 (News)
  Among 170 classic cars, Historics Auction at Brooklands Museum on 19th May features 18 classic Porsche 911s from 1970 to 2006.    1989 Porsche 911/930 Turbo, est £135,000 - £155,000   2004 Porsche 911/996 Turbo, est £52,000 - £65,000 1980 Porsche 911/930 Turbo, est £80,000 - £88,000   1986 Porsche 911/930 Turbo, est £72,000 - £80,000   2004 Porsche 911/996 GT3 Gen II, est £59,000 - £69,000 1989 Porsche 911/964 Carrera 2, est £69,000 - £82,000   1970 Porsche 911T, est £65,000 - £77,000   2003 Porsche 911/996 Turbo, est £45,000 - £53,000   1990 Porsche 911/964 Carrera 4: est £28,000 - £34,000   1988 Porsche 911 C2 3.2 Commemorative: est £33,000 - £40,000 1980 Porsche 911/930Turbo Flatnose: est £60,000 - £68,000   1975 Porsche 911S: est £25,000 - £30,000   1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport Targa: est £32,000 - £38,000 1995 Porsche 911/993 Carrera 4: est £39,000 - £48,000 1994 Porsche 911/993 Carrera Cabrio: est £37,000 - £43,000   2002 Porsche 911/996 Targa: est £12,000 - £17,000   1979 Porsche 911 SC Flatnose 3.0 litre: est £28,000 - £34,000   2006 Porsche 911/997 Carrera 4S: £18,000 - £23,000 Around 170 cars entered including four Aston Martin V8s, a hot-rodded Smart Roadster Coupe, a resto-rodded 1960 FIAT 500 Nuova cabrio, a 39,000 mile 1995 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2VX and a restored 1975 VW Type 182 Trekker.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Uno Selecta 12 Mar 2018 (News)
  It was also manufactured in India, Pakistan, Argentina, Morocco, South Africa, Poland and the Philippines, making it one of the most global cars ever to boot. In all, 8.8m were made. Yet despite its global prevalence (and, indeed, resilience when you see how many are still in use in South America), the Uno is a rare beast today in the UK.
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  Sultan’s Porsche could fetch £700,000 at London auction 12 Oct 2017 (News)
  A 1995 Porsche 993 Turbo Cabriolet once owned by the Sultan of Brunei is going under the hammer. The car is one of only 14 993 Turbo Cabriolets produced by Porsche - and the only right-hand drive example in existence. It is estimated at £500,000 to £700,000. It is one of 80 classic and sports cars in Coys’ Spirit of Motoring auction, which takes place at London’s Royal Horticultural Halls on 17 October. This 993 Turbo Cabriolet, which has been part of a significant European collection since 2009, has covered just over 9000km and looks set to be the star of the auction.
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  Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder heads to auction 12 Oct 2017 (News)
  A 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder looks set to be the star of Bonhams’ inaugural Italian auction. The car, which is estimated at €600,000-€700,000 will go under the hammer on 28 October at Auto e Moto d’Epoca - Italy’s largest classic motor show. The 3500GT drew on Maserati’s competition experience, and is one of their sought after 2+2s.
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  ‘Flat nose’ Porsche 911 breaks UK auction record at Salon Prive sale 5 Sep 2017 (News)
  Silverstone Auctions achieved a total of £2.75 million in sales on the day, with 52 per cent of the cars on offer finding a new home. To view the full list of results from the Salon Privé sale, visit: silverstoneauctions.com .
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  Bugatti that survived WW2 target practice heads to auction 4 Jul 2017 (News)
  The Vanvooren saloon body began life on another T44 that was supplied new to Jean Jacques Peugeot (of the car making dynasty). Damian Jones, H&H’s head of sale, said the car was ‘…beautifully detailed with unusual triple-hinged doors and among the most delightful Vintage Saloons we have encountered.’ The started with the Peugeot family but was then drilled with bullet holes when German troops took up residence in the French chateaux where it was garaged.
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  RM Sotheby’s to hold special Ferrari auction as marque celebrates its platinum anniversary 31 May 2017 (News)
  And in December 2016, the worked together on the charity auction of a unique LaFerrari at the Finali Mondiali at Daytona. The car achieved $7,000,000, with proceeds benefitting earthquake victims in Central Italy It also set a record for a car sold at auction. ‘For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the sale represents a world-class and singular event, perhaps one of the most significant auctions ever held, in fact.,’ says Rob Myers, CEO and founder of RM Sotheby’s.
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  DB6 Mark 2 Volante could fetch £800,000 at auction 8 May 2017 (News)
  One of the more eye-catching lots is a 1996 Aston Martin V8 Sportsman estate. Ordered by two Swiss brothers, the cars left the factory as standard left-hand drive V8 Coupes in July 1996, were homologated, and then returned to the factory to be modified as shooting brakes. Finished in British Racing Green with matching upholstery, it had an engine rebuild at 9626km.
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  Opec deal could push up fuel prices by 9p-per-litre 1 Dec 2016 (News)
  An increase to $60 a barrel will most likely result in significantly higher fuel costs for drivers over the Christmas period. To make matters worse, with the cold weather, cars will be using more fuel and this will only make the impact all the more profound for motorists.”  RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams confirmed that prices were likely to increase, saying that "this is a significant day" as OPEC ends its strategy of oversupplying the global market with oil.  Looking for the UK's best cars for real world economy?
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  Rare lightweight Porsche 911 RS up for grabs 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  The car has 25,000 miles on the clock. Inside, the cabin is in good condition with a very clean and tidy engine bay. Present in the history file are the original handbook and the original dealer-supplied maintenance book, complete with the options code sticker and eight German service stamps, as well as numerous German documents and invoices from Porsche and Porsche specialists further verifying the service history.