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  Classics face £10 charge to enter London 12 Jul 2016 (News)
  As well as oil-burning W124s and 190s, that critical list includes diesel variants of the Audi 100 (one of the first turbo-charged diesels). Also in danger are Montegos, MkI and MkII Golfs, plenty of Peugeots (205, 309) and Citroens (CX, BX, XM, AX) and Volvo’s 700/900 series, plus the 850. The Vauxhall Cavalier MkII and Ford Sierra will also be targets for ‘cube and collect’. Diesel versions of the Ford Fiesta MkII and Escort MkIII were also available.
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  Get ready for the new London Classic Car Show 5 Jan 2015 (News)
  ...plus the James Martin Classic Café, providing ‘good honest grub’ Motor Sport Hall of Fame, paying tribute to Enzo Ferrari, Ayrton Senna, Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, Tazio Nuvolari, Stirling Moss, Jim Clark and Sir Jackie Stewart Special feature celebrating the 60 th anniversary of the avant-garde Citroen DS Special feature celebrating 100 years of Maserati with three classics – Sebring, Ghibli SS and Khamsin – performing on The Grand Avenue, plus a showcase of cars from Maserati itself including a 5000GT, 3500 GT Vignale Spider, GranTurismo MC Stradale and, hopefully, a rare 1935 Tipo 4CS racer Supercars from Ferrari, Porsche, Ford, Lamborghini, Maserati, Jaguar, Bugatti Racing Legends from Le Mans, from Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, Ford, Ferrari and McLaren Leading classic dealers and specialists with cars and services for sale Tickets are available from the show website –  www.thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk  – where early bird discounts reduce the on-the-door standard entry price from £25 to just £22.
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  Hundreds of classic diesels could be crushed if new scrappage scheme goes ahead 23 Dec 2014 (News)
  As well as oil-burning W124s and 190s, that critical list includes diesel variants of the Audi 100 (one of the first turbo-charged diesels). Also in danger are Montegos, MkI and MkII Golfs, plenty of Peugeots (205, 309) and Citroens (CX, BX, XM, AX) and Volvo’s 700/900 series, plus the 850. The Vauxhall Cavalier MkII and Ford Sierra will also be targets for ‘cube and collect’.  Diesel versions of the Ford Fiesta MkII and Escort MkIII were also available.
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  NEC classic car show opinion: The Kids Are Alright 18 Nov 2014 (News)
  Some people couldn’t understand why Toyota Supras , Citroen BXs or P38 Range Rovers were at the show – but most of us realise that their presence at the classic motor show was crucial.
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  Report: Bonhams, Paris, 6 February 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  Bonhams Paris 2014 Top 10 Sales 1968 Ferrari 275GTB/4 Berlinetta €2,225,000 1929 Bugatti Type 35B €1,610,000 1962 DB4 Vantage GT coupe €1,184,000 1947 Delage D6 3-litre €1,092,000 1965 Aston Martin DB5 €776,250 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster €713,000 1939 Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupe €506,000 1984 Ferrari 126 C4 M2 Formula One car €483,000 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster €310,500 1966 Citroen DS21 Le Caddy Cabriolet €310,500  
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  We've been adding more to HJClassics - and there's more to come 4 Nov 2013 (News)
  The unimaginatively titled Our Classic Cars section is devoted to our capers in he old cars the we own ourselves - and although it's currently listed to just my rag-tag fleet, it will expand as the site expands. Currently I'm running a Lancia Delta Integrale, a Citroen XM is joining in as - hopefully - my reliable winter workhorse, and there's also a Toyota Celica GT-Four, which I reckon must be the emerging classic performance car bargain of the decade. Well it is, if my experiences are anything to go by.
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  Leyland P76 wins the Peking to Paris 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  It’s the best rally car I’ve ever driven!’ The ex-1974 World Cup Rally winning Citroen DS23, crewed by Robbie Sherrard and Peter Washington, came third in a car that Peter described as, ‘continually punching above its weight.’ In the Vintageants group, the trophy was raised by the British team of Phil Garratt and Kieron Brown in their red 1937 Chevrolet Fangio Coupe.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day three 30 May 2013 (News)
  Gerry Crown was impressive in the big Leyland P76, barrelling through the soft sand, covering those digging their Volvo out of a bog in clouds of dust… the driver of the white VW, Garrick Staples, was awesomely quick, flicking from side to side over the ruts in the sand maintaining traction, and the 1974 World Cup Rally winning Big Citroen DS23 (below) just hoisted up its skirts on its adjustable suspension and glided through anything remotely difficult. It doesn’t take much time for the shortcomings of preparation to show themselves.
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  Croft Northern Saloons & Sportscars This Weekend 17 May 2012 (News)
  .”   Leading the points table arriving at Croft following the NSSCC’s first two races of 2012 is Yarm’s Bill Addison in his Caterham but in hot pursuit are Dundee’s Colin Simpson (Class A1 Marcos), Stockton-on-Tees’ Mike Williamson (Class B Mitsubishi Evo4), former champion Paul Moss from Darlington (Citroen Saxo) and his chief Class D rival, Harrogate’s Myles Collins (Peugeot 205 GTi).   Meanwhile reigning Champion Mike Cutt from York needs to get the defence of his 2011 title back on track after his normally bulletproof BMW suffered rare mechanical problems in the season-opener.
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  Polo Voted 2010 European Car of the Year 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  Next best was the Opel/Vauxhall Astra with 221 points, Skoda Yeti with 158 points, Mercedes E-Class with 155 points, Peugeot 3008 with 144 points and Citroen C3 Picasso with 113 points.   “The fifth generation Polo was designed to address customer expectations with even greater uncompromising standards. That is why we are naturally very pleased to see our efforts validated in the form of this award,” says Professor Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen Group.
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  New Suzuki SZ-L, On Sale In Time For Scrappage 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  Swift has become a highly popular model in the range since launch and in this months Glass’s Guide industry pricing update it is noted as having a particularly strong residual value of 59.5% at three years old and with a mileage of 39,000. This places it ahead of the Citroen C1, MINI, Honda Jazz and VW Fox; proving that a Swift is an intelligent choice as either a new, scrappage, or used purchase. The new SZ-L is based on the popular 1.3-litre GL five-door but has a higher luxury specification for added customer value.
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  Nissan Pixo Comes in at Under £6,000 6 Apr 2009 (News)
  The Nissan Pixo is a light, small five-door, four-seater 3,565 mm long, 1,600 mm wide and 1,470 mm high along the lines of a Citroen C1/Peugeot 107/Toyota Aygo. First shown at Paris Motor Show October 2008. It has a wheelbase of 2,360 mm.with a roomy interior and generous luggage space. It has a lively, highly efficient alloy block three cylinder 12 valve 1.0-litre engine. 65PS at 6,000rpm, 90Nm at 4,000rpm, 61.4mpg combined and just 103g/km CO2.
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  Huge Droptop Auction on 11th March 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  Among the selection of ‘drop-head gorgeous’ cars on offer are: * 2003 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro DSG, Roadster, 42,346 miles * 2005 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro S Line Tiptronic Convertible, 2 doors 38,565 miles * 2005 BMW 320 CI 2.2 SPORT, Convertible, 2 doors, Auto/Manual 50,520 miles * 2007 BMW 650I 4.8 Sport Convertible, 2 doors, Auto Petrol, 15,349 miles * 2003 Mercedes CLK 2.6 240 AG, Convertible, 2 doors, Auto/Manual, Petrol, 45,186 miles * 2005 Mercedes SLK 3.5 350, Roadster, 2 doors, Auto/Manual Mode, Petrol, 68,133 miles * 2007 Citroen C3 Pluriel 1.6 110 Exclusive Sensodrive Convertible, 3 doors, 6,214 miles * 2006 Ford Street Ka 1.6 Winter Edition Roadster, 2 doors Petrol, 12,525 miles * 2004 Lotus Elise 1.8 Tourer Roadster, 2 doors, Petrol, 16,494 miles * 2004 SMART Roadster 0.7 80, Coupe, 2 doors, Sequential, Petrol, 9,781 miles * 2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 16V, Convertible, 2 doors, Manual Petrol, 39,011 miles * 2004 Toyota MR2 1.8 VVTI, Roadster, 2 doors, Petrol, 33,093 miles * 1999 Porsche 911 3.4 Carrera 4 Tiptronic S (996), 2 doors, Auto/Manual 65,791 miles Alan Gupwell, Remarketing Manager for BCA commented “The specialist convertible market has a strong following with buyers and themed events such as this create a great deal of interest.
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  Drive it Day at Vauxhall's Heritage Centre 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  And while the focus of the day will be Vauxhall’s own collection of over 50 classic Griffin-badged classics, from the earliest 1903 model to the iconic muscle cars such as the Lotus Carlton and Monaro VXR, access to the classic car area will be open to any make or model. In 2008, that included no less than four incredibly rare Citroen GSs, a Guy bus, a Rover P6 Estoura estate and a 1956 Chrysler Imperial, all of which just turned up on the day. And turning up on the day is the essence of the event. As well as classic cars, autojumblers are invited to just turn up and throw up their pitch in a special area reserved for jumblers, where classic fans can search for that elusive spare part.
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  BCA Tewkesbury back in business 5 May 2008 (News)
  The first sale at the refurbished BCA Tewkesbury took place on Friday 25 April 2008 and a record 433 cars were offered for sale – the biggest sale ever staged at the centre. Cars were entered for sale by BT Fleet, Citroen, CarGiant, Motorhouse 2000, Motability Operations, Peugeot, Fiat Auto UK, Alphabet GB and Lookers. BCA donated the first car to be sold - a 2002 VW Passat 130 TDi - in support of the Gloucestershire Flood Relief Fund.
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  Reliability Index Names Most Reliable Superminis 25 Jan 2006 (News)
  List shows position and index cost, model, reliability index, average repair cost, largest repair bill 1: Nissan Micra (1998-02) 7.99 £88.83 £205.32 2 Ford Fiesta (1996-02) 40.78 £163.12 £1,556.88 3 Vauxhall Corsa (2000-on) 48.36 £219.84 £768.99 4 Fiat Punto (1999-03) 48.65 £211.51 £1,442.03 5 VW Polo (2000-on) 50.22 £209.26 £866.25 6 Citroen Saxo (1996-04) 53.20 £212.80 £991.08 7 Peugeot 206 (1998-on) 53.58 £172.84 £751.53 8 Skoda Fabia (2000-on) 67.98 £219.28 £1,209.70 9 Rover 25 (1999-05) 75.64 £398.12 £2,360.44 10 Renault Clio (1998-05) 92.22 £368.86 £1,886.15 The Top Five Supermini selection is completed by a former Car of the Year, the Fiat Punto, which is just behind the Corsa with a rating of 48.65 and Volkswagen's Polo (2000-on).
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  Discounts for September 55 Registration 28 Jul 2005 (News)
  www.newcar4me.com presents special offers for the new 55 plate registration due on the 1st September 2005 - savings up to £6000 - Call 0870 990 5583 for great deals - Peugeot 206 GTI From £11995 Save £1775, Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport From £11444 Save £550, Ford Mondeo 1.8LX From £12045 Save £3340, Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Sxi From £7595 Save £2565, Citroen Picasso 1.6 Desire From £9650 Save £4745, Nissan Micra 1.2S From £7345 Save£1105, Nissan Almera 1.5S From £7545 Save £2705, Nissan Almera Tino 1.8SE From £11445 Save £2805, Nissan Primera 1.8SX From £11445 Save £4555, Ford Mondeo 2.0 Tdci 130LX From £14795 Save £3690, Volkswagen 1.4S Fsi From £11871 Save £819, Renault Clio Authentique 1.2 From £7195 Save £1005, Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 Authentique From £10945 Save £1555, Mazda 3 1.4TS From £11595 Save £705, Mazda 3 1.6TS From £11195 Save £1605, Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec From £8700 Save £950, Toyota Avensis 1.8 T2 From £13553 Save £1042, Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D T2 From £14199 Save £1146, Ford Focus 1.4 Studio From £9995 Save £1200, Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Zetec From £12995 Save £1700, Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Titanium From £14360 Save £1915, Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 T2 7 Seater From £13841 Save £1014, Toyota Corolla Verso 2.0 D4d T2 From £14810 Save £1185, Vauxhall Corsa Life 1.2 From £6895 Save £2440, Renault Clio 1.2 Expression From £7245 Save £1650, Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 From £12295 Save £1605, Mazda 6 2.0TS From £12995 Save £3705 For great deals on these prices or on hire purchase with low rate finance and great low rate pcp deals For these and many more discounted new cars please visit www.newcar4me.com or call 0870 990 5583.
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  Couple Save £5,000 on 05 SAAB at Top Car Today 27 Jun 2005 (News)
  Meanwhile, among the Hall 3 part-exchanges, a 24k mile Y reg FIAT Doblo 1,9D SX combi bid to £2,750, a 38k mile 2000X Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.4i with full length sunroof sold for £2,400, a 67k mile 95N FIAT Uno Start sold for £300, a 100k mile 95N Mondeo 1.8LX auto sold for £170, a 148k mile 92K Astra 1.7D Merit sold for £140 and a 128k mile 90G Ford Orion 1.3 Equipe with £100 worth of alloys and tyres sold for £20.
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  EVO VIII 300 £16,400 at Auction Today 15 Jun 2005 (News)
  Big LCV sale tomorrow with plenty of pickups being lined up for bidding. Full lease, finance and part exchange auction on Friday with sections from Citroen, Hitachi Capital, Jardine, Autolease, Interleasing, Motability, Vauxhall Leasing and Inchcape. Ford ex-rental sale open to everyone next Tuesday 21st June. 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

  Cheap X-Trail at Auction Today 12 Nov 2004 (News)
  A 35k 02 reg MGTF 135 failed to raise more than £7,500. a 79k mile 99T MX5 1.8 with a perfect hood topped out at £4,950. While a 7k mile 2003/53 Citroen C2 1.4 Furio Sensodrive hit the buffers at £4,450 and a 6k mile 2003/53 Sport Ka 1.6 made £6,600 provisional. Other cars for reasonable money included a 52k mile 2001/51 Renault Kangoo 1.4 Combi for £2,925, a late great 85k mile 98R Scorpio 24v Ghia X estate with an iffy steering rack for £2,050 and an 82k mile 2001/51 Passat 2.0SE auto for £4,950.