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  Modern Classics drive online-only auction sales 18 Sep 2019 (News)
  And a period correct 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 from 27 year ownership attracted exceptionally high levels of bidding. Treated to a chassis-up restoration in 1993 and regularly driven, including on the school run, it was sold for an above-estimate £36,575.
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen CX Familiale 23 Oct 2017 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C925417" target="_blank">this seemingly presentable (if a little scruffy) example could be your next family motor. It's temptingly cheap. Ridiculously so, in fact, for a CX that is up and running and has a valid MoT. It's also a CX25, which means it comes with the 2.5-litre fuel-injected engine out of the CX GTi, so not only is it comfy, it's also surprisingly fast.  So what's not to like?
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  A Grand Monday: MG ZS 28 Aug 2017 (News)
  Although it’s covered a fair few miles (147,000), its previous owner of ten years apparently maintained it very well and it’s in excellent running order. In the last year or two it’s received a new cambelt, new clutch and so on, and the car comes MoT’d until August 2018. The car’s Birmingham-based private vendor reports that the panels are rust-free and the leather interior (with seats apparently from a Rover 45 Connoisseur) is in very good order.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 3 Jul 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the tweet £500 of free fuel when you buy a new Skoda on PCP Skoda's Big Event is offering customers who buy a new model on PCP - except the Kodiaq - a £500 fuel voucher. The event runs until 17 July. There is also a £500 test drive voucher for Kodiaq customers and deposit contributions of up to £2000 depending on the model. >> Click here to see the deal   Save up to 15% on driving lessons with RED Driving School RED is now offering various driving lesson package discounts, including : 8% off 10 lessons, 10% on 20 lessons, 12% on 30 lessons and 15% on 40 lessons.
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  Silverstone Classic 2017: Williams to celebrate 40th anniversary 3 Jul 2017 (News)
  However, earlier this year it returned to Silverstone, and has subsequently been fully restored by Williams Heritage, the team’s division which preserves, showcases and runs a fleet of cars dating back to the company’s birth in 1977. Underlining the growing importance of this dedicated Heritage department, it is headed by Sir Frank’s son Jonathan Williams and managed by long-time Williams team manager and engineer Dickie Stanford.
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  Alvis name revived for continuation classics 31 Jan 2017 (News)
  Among the Alvis cars at the show will be a 1966 Graber-bodied TF21 (pictured above), made in the company’s penultimate year, and a 4.3-litre drophead coupé with Lancefield coachwork from 1937. The cars are originals but Alvis is offering hand-built facsimiles of both as part of a limited run of continuation models.  Another original that’s also now available as an Alvis continuation model, the head-turning Bertelli-bodied 4.3-litre Sports Coupé from 1935, will be shown on the company’s display stand.
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  Renault launches 66-plate offers with £7995 Twingo 23 Aug 2016 (News)
  Normally priced at   £9995, the Twingo Play is available from £8495 while the entry Expression model starts from £7995. The range-topping Colour Run Twingo also qualifies for the 66-plate discount, with prices starting from £8995 (usually £10,495) and includes electric panoramic fabric folding sunroom and 15-inch alloy wheels as standard.
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  Ground effect F1 cars to star at Goodwood 25 Jan 2016 (News)
  A field of more than 30 ground effect F1 cars will take to the Goodwood Motor Circuit for a high-speed demonstration run as part of the Members’ Meeting. The list of participating cars includes every model of ground effect Lotus, Ferrari 312T5, Williams FW07 and FW08, Brabham BT49C and McLaren MP4, as well as lesser known marques like Ensign, Fittipaldi, Osella and Wolf.
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  Italian classics welcome at La Vie en Blu 10 Dec 2015 (News)
  A host of cars have been confirmed for next year’s event, which will be its tenth running. There’s a Bugatti Veyron Supersport and a Bugatti Pur Sang, but also a Ferrari Enzo, and a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB set to appear. Described by enthusiasts as a miniature Goodwood Revival, the 2016 must-do motoring event takes place on 28-29 May at the Prescott Hill Climb in Gotherington, Gloucestershire.
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  Race Retro to celebrate racing driver Damon Hill's career 25 Nov 2015 (News)
  Williams Grand Prix Engineering was founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and engineer Sir Patrick Head, the cars on show at Race Retro form part of Williams Heritage whose mission is to preserve, showcase, run and service cars from the teams past. It is overseen by Jonathan Williams and former Williams team manager Dickie Stanford. Both Jonathan and Dickie will be available for Q&A’s on the live stage during Race Retro.
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  1972 SAAB 96 Returned to Dealer 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  He realised from the number plate the car had originally been registered in Salop but had no idea that his father John Edwards Snr had sold the car when new until he drove it home to Shrewsbury. Mr Edwards Snr, 81, who retired from running the garage in 1996, was amazed to see the red SAAB (which he originally sold for £1,023) return to the forecourt. Mr Edwards had liked that particular car so much back in 1972 that he had photographed it and hung its picture in the garage for many years.
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  From kit to car in just six hours at Regent Street Motor Show 20 Oct 2015 (News)
  Many owners and their passengers will be in period costume, preparing themselves for the famous Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which sets off from nearby Hyde Park early the following morning (Sunday, 1 November). The veterans will be rubbing shoulders with classic cars, new cars and futuristic ‘low or no’ emission electric and hybrid vehicles.
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  Six classic beauties to compete for coveted prize at NEC classic motor show 22 Sep 2015 (News)
  And information will be available on the Lancaster Insurance website from 2 November to give visitors an exclusive preview in the run up to the show. Richard Morley, Lancaster Insurance operations director, said, ‘The ‘She’s a Beauty’ show theme lends itself perfectly to a classic version of Miss World, showcasing stunning cars from a variety of countries and inviting visitors to crown the winner.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Hyundai launches i20 Active 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  Hyundai doesn’t currently have any compact SUVs in its model range, but it will pitch the i20 Active to buyers who want the look and feel of a crossover, but without the higher running costs that are typical of many SUVs. The i20 Active is powered by two different versions of Hyundai's new three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The lower power 100PS returns 58.9-61.4mpg with CO2 emissions of 106-111g/km.
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  MINI will also be out in force following the Moving Motor Show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which runs until 28 th  June. MINI brand ambassador and contender for the Dakar Rally 2016 title – Harry Hunt – will be showcasing his talents on the Hillclimb across the festival weekend in his bespoke Rally Dakar MINI All4 Racing.
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  Microcar collection heads for auction this month 20 Jan 2015 (News)
  By contrast, the Mk C is in extremely good condition and – unique by Minicar standards – even offers reverse gear, as well as a fully rebuilt engine and running gear; with an estimate of £4250-5500, it’s likely to attract plenty of attention from Bond aficionados. The two Berkeleys are also far apart price-wise, with one extremely solid but engineless example carrying an estimate of £1500-2500, while a presentable and extensively re-engineered car (featuring a more modern power unit) is thought to be worth £5750-7500.
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  1968 Hepworth/Ferguson makes southern debut at Pistons & Props 1 Sep 2014 (News)
  Built by British racing driver, the late David Hepworth in 1968, this Formula 5000 four-wheel drive car was the first car to break the 30-second barrier at Shelsley Walsh in 1971. Hepworth International, run by David’s son Stephen, will also bring the original Cooper/Chevrolet hillclimb car. The Cooper’s history goes back to the 1960 Formula One season in which it was entered by RRA for Geoff Richardson to compete with an Alta engine, it was also driven on occasion by Paul Emery.
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  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from HJClassics 22 Dec 2013 (News)
  As many of you prepare to spend a few days off, to relax, and to enjoy Christmas, let me take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support during 2013. It's been an amazing year for classic cars, with interest in the scene running at an all-time high. It's been the year of barn finds, endangered cars, auctions of classic collections, and film star vehicles. The government finally acknowledged that the classic car scene as not set in aspic in 1973, and we bid a fond farewell to the tax disc after a 93-year innings.
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  A classic reunited at the NEC Classic Motor Show 8 Nov 2013 (News)
  The car can be found on Heritage's stand in Hall 19 on stand 19-400. The NEC Classic Motor Show runs from 15-17 November 2013. Tickets cost from £18.50, for more information on the show visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com .
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  Latest KIA deals from UK Car Discount 18 Sep 2013 (News)
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