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  20th Anniversary of Mazda's Amazing 1991 Le Mans Victory 20 May 2011 (News)
  In addition, the 787B will also take part in the Driver's Parade through the Le Mans city centre on Friday June 10. The Mazda 787B became the first and only Japanese car, and rotary-engine car to win the 24-Hours of Le Mans.  Jointly developed by Mazda and Mazdaspeed, the organisation that managed Mazda's racing programme, the 787B featured a chassis designed to meet Group C technical regulations and was powered by a four-rotor rotary engine that produced 700ps. 
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  Barons Classic Action Results, Sandown Park, March 23rd 30 Mar 2010 (News)
    Barons’ busy sale at Sandown Park on March 23rd saw 73% of the cars on  offer find new homes. “We had a really varied selection of classics and collectors’ cars from the 1920s up to more recent years, which generated a lot of interest from enthusiasts, and there was a good atmosphere in the room,” said Barons’ MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan.
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  Successful Barons Classic Auction at Sandown Park 10 Dec 2009 (News)
    Other notable results included two splendid Ford Escort competition cars: the 1972 MkI Mexico works rally replica sold for £36,250 and the immaculate 1979 RS 2000 MkII for £21,200.   "What an exhilarating way to end the year," commented Barons MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan.
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  Rare Alvis Speed 25 Makes £74,716 at Barons Classic Auction 1 May 2009 (News)
  A pair of rare Alvis classic cars, an equally rare Alvis engine and a ‘development’ MG X Power SV topped the popularity charts at Barons’ auction at Sandown Park on April 28th. The 1937 Cross & Ellis-bodied Speed 25 Open Tourer, one of only 39 ever built, is thought to be one of just five examples made for the Glasgow Police Service.
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  Focus 90 ECOnetic Achieves 78.5mpg in Driving Challenge 25 Sep 2008 (News)
  Roelant de Waard, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: "The combination of economical cars driven frugally can have a dramatic impact, as our Ford Focus ECOnetic Smart Driving Challenge has highlighted. Our sales of low CO2 cars are up 42 per cent this year so far as Ford meets the modern day imperatives of family motoring – lower fuel costs and CO2 emissions from affordable vehicles."
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  Mazda Top, Jeep Bottom in Latest Reliability Survey 23 Jan 2007 (News)
  “Off-road may mean rugged, but the data suggests that it may not always stand for reliability if you consider the specialists.” “This is unique data based on real cars, driving real miles, over the past five years. It is the kind of information manufacturers would probably rather you didn’t see.” The reliability of the UK’s top five selling makes does not necessarily reflect their status amongst the car buying populace.
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  Toyota, VW and Mazda Savings 28 Oct 2004 (News)
  All UK dealer supplied including free delivery, 12 months RFL and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at Uk Car Discount Ltd. All Finance Plans Available Please Link www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  New Shape SL500 Sells For £47,750 at Top Car Today 13 Oct 2003 (News)
  It was a hectic day at BCA Blackbushe today. Top Car and Black Horse Finance in Hall 1; Fleet, Citroen and Lex in Hall 2; and dealer direct in Hall 3. So it took a fair bit of legwork to bring you this report. The 11k mile 02 reg SL500 hung to the left, so wasn’t quite the bargain the bald figure implies.
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  Car Auction Proves Strong Used Value of BMW X3 F25 17 Aug 2012 (News)
  Main British Car Auctions Website at  BCA Website Please Note BCA Now Charges All Private Buyers a £23.50 VCA New Keeper Transfer Fee. On behalf of the vendors, BCA is required to notify DVLA via the V5C of changes of ownership.
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  MB World Experiences Make Excellent Christmas Presents 17 Nov 2010 (News)
  At this impressive visitor attraction, visitors will find a 3D experience, a Mercedes-Benz cinema, interactive displays, and enthralling motorsport exhibits.  For those with a passion for cars there is the opportunity to see, touch and feel the latest Mercedes-Benz models which are joined by a host of beloved classics and Formula 1 cars. Fascinating stories also give visitors the chance to appreciate the inspirational events that have linked Mercedes-Benz with Brooklands since it was built in 1907.
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  Cheapest Qashqai I’ve Seen at Auction Today 29 Oct 2010 (News)
    This is traditionally the time of year when used cars hit rock bottom, but this year there’s a shortage the sensible mileage cars in strongest demand. So they are staying high and it’s only the seriously mileagy stuff that’s going for bargain basement money.
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  Cheap Cars at Auction Today 11 Jun 2010 (News)
  page=816">Lex Autolease   As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit  Auctionview   If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  More Bids Provisional at Auction Today 17 May 2010 (News)
   ‘FAST & FURIOUS’ auction of 300 convertibles and high performance cars at BCA Blackbushe on SATURDAY 5th June, starting 10.00am. Entries include a white Ford Focus RS, Ferraris, Aston Martins and a lot of other hot cars.   Big Sale of 2005 to 2008 BMWs at BCA Nottingham on Thursday 20th May.
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  Cars Not Getting Any Cheaper At Auction Today 13 Nov 2009 (News)
  This time I’ve included a separate list of provisionals and non-sales so you can see what the cars won’t quite come for.   If you’re after a cheap car I urge you not to delay. In two to three weeks time these prices could be rising.   Lat year the difference between November 2008 and January 2009 was one of the biggest on record.
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  Auction Bargains For Anyone With Cash 10 Oct 2008 (News)
  With credit in very short supply it’s hard to work out where cars are actually going these days. But they are still selling, albeit at much lower prices then a couple of months ago. This respectable W211 E270CDI looked a nice enough car, in a good colour, with leather, service history and a not too leggy 80k miles.
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  £825 Focus at Auction Today 3 Aug 2007 (News)
  So beware cars of changing colours. A Jeep was also extremely cheap because this was a 28k mile 06 reg Grand Cherokee Limited with satnav and leather, list price new £30,575, sold today for £17,600.
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  More Hybrids Sell at Auction Today 13 Jul 2007 (News)
  Monday 23rd July 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige p/x, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Tuesday 24th July 10.30am start Peugeot Approved Sale Wednesday 25th July 10.00am start Volvo Car UK Ltd., Prime Fleet, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, General Section, Jardine p/x, Sytner p/x, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Cayman S £35,200 at Auction Today 4 Apr 2007 (News)
  Monday 30th April 10.00am start Lex, Inchcape Prestige, Lombard, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Fleet Direct, Franchised Dealer p/x, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  Bargains Harder at Auction Today 3 Mar 2006 (News)
  With fleets now having fewer cars for disposal they can hang on longer for a better price. And, being almost spring, prices can only rise for the next few months. That said, as always, there were still bargains to be had.
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  Big Price Variations at Auction Today 4 Jul 2008 (News)
  It’s all about emissions and conditions now. Low emission cars in top condition are over book. High emission, tatty cars are going for buttons. High mileage, high emission, tatty cars are the kiss of death. A 54 reg Volvo S40 2.0 S diesel was the cheapest I’ve ever seen at £3,900.