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  Nostalgia on DVD 10 Jul 2013 (News)
  More than 100 different British cars are featured in the 90-minute feature, ranging from family run-arounds to some very obscure marquees and models. They include the Triumph Stag, Triumph GT6, Lotus Europa, Lotus Esprit, Vauxhall Firenza, Jaguar XJ12, Morris Marina Estate, Aston Martin Lagonda, Panther De Ville, Rolls-Royce Camargue, Aston Martin Vantage, Vanden Plas 1500, Lamborghini, Maserati Merak, Jensen-Healey, Ferrari 308 GTB, Triumph TR7, MG V8, MG Midget and the ever iconic Austin Mini, Austin Allegro, Ford Cortina and Ford Capri among many, many more.
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  Report: Anglia classic car auction, King's Lynn, 22 June 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  The bumpers were removed when the car was placed in storage and covered in wax, leaving them in excellent condition. Despite an inch of dust covering the car, it was soon up and running as the engine proved mechanically sound. Other notable results included the 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I, which sold at £40,950, the 1971 Porsche 911 2.2T fetching £32,025 (double its pre-sale estimate), and the 1969 Jaguar E-type roadster making £42,000.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day six 3 Jun 2013 (News)
  Garrick was setting a blistering pace when the combination of humps, blind crests and sudden gullies caught him out. For the black Rockne 6 of Mani Dubs, from Switzerland, running well up in the Vintageant Category having posted some good times, the morning was something of a disaster as it took nearly half an hour to recover the heavy American saloon. With the mud in the middle of a Time Trial, minutes as well as seconds were counting – those who stopped work out the right route took a long sweep out to the left, and missed the quagmire.
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  Cape Town to London. In 10 days. In a Panda! 28 Nov 2012 (News)
  You can learn more about the record attempt at www.africarecordrun.com , and we'll be following the progress of the team, both before and during the ambitious run.
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  SEAT Used Car Sales Significantly Up 8 Nov 2011 (News)
  However, it's not just SEAT's selection of new models that is flying off dealers' forecourts.  Used SEAT sales are also running at record levels right now. So far this year (end of October, 2011) SEAT dealers' used car sales to the public are significantly up versus the same period in 2010, too.  In fact, used SEAT sales at the brand's best-performing dealers are as much as 33% up on 2010 as value-conscious buyers seek out the Spanish marque's mix of sporty style, generous equipment and impressive economy.
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  HRDC MGB 2012 Race Series Launched at Goodwood 3 Nov 2011 (News)
  The Works MGB cars were not just on static display, but were put through their paces on the Goodwood circuit by Barry Sidery-Smith, Tony Dron and Paul Campfield, to the amazement of the many MG aficionados present, who all agreed that this was probably the first time that the four works cars had ever run together. WORKS MGB COMPETITION CARS AT GOODWOOD: DRX255C - Le Mans car - Owner: Barry Sidery-Smith GRX307D - 'Old Faithful' Marathon de la Route car - Owner: Malcolm Beer BRX854B - Spa-Sophia-Liege rally car - Owner: Paul Campfield 1964 #47 - Sebring car - Owner: Anthony Binnington The HRDC MGB50 Series will consist of six rounds, each a 30-minute, single-driver race for pre-'66, FIA-specification MGB race cars, with an invitation class for historically important MGBs which do not comply to FIA Appendix 'K'.
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  Autofinders Gains Award for its Nissan Qashqai Deals 1 Oct 2010 (News)
  As a proud member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF),  Autofinders  is an independent, family-run firm, specialising in the sourcing and supplying of new and pre-registered cars at fantastic prices.”
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  Classic Enthusiasts House and Barn Up For Sale 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  But Gwardolau House has much more to offer – the characterful six-bedroom period property also has a charming three-bedroom cottage, complete with Rayburn range, which would be ideal for providing an income through holiday lets. Alternatively, it could make the perfect accommodation for somebody wishing to run a classic car hire business   combined with holidays in the stunning Welsh countryside – what better place to enjoy a historic vehicle than the glorious Elan Valley or Cambrian mountains?
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  MoT failure rates and causes published by VOSA 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  The BBC has succeeded in its long-running battle for MoT failure rates to be published. It means for the first time that owners and prospective buyers will have detailed access to MoT records and reasons for failure. The figures show that the 2002-2009 Renault Megane fails a higher percentage of MoTs than any other car (28% failure rate) with the 2003-2006 Vauxhall Corsa in second with 24.7 per cent, the 2000-2005 Ford Mondeo in third with 21.8 per cent, the 2001-2010 Renault Clio in fourth with 21.2 per cent and the 1996-2009 Ford Ka in fifth with 21 per cent.
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  Mitsubishi I-MIEVs Arrive In UK 17 Nov 2009 (News)
  The cars are taking part in one of the Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects, run by the Technology Strategy Board. Through an extensive selection process, members of the public have been selected by consortium partner, Coventry University, to trial the cars for 12 months allowing analysis of driving and charging behaviour.
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  Up to £50 Cashback on Four Cooper Tyres 3 Nov 2009 (News)
  The offer applies to the Cooper Zeon 2XS and Cooper Zeon CS6 performance car tyres, as well as the new Cooper Zeon 4XS, Cooper Zeon XST and Cooper Zeon XST-A range of 4x4 tyres. The Discoverer STT and Discoverer S/T 4x4 tyres are also included. The promotion, runs from November 1 to December 31. Link to Cooper Cashback Consumers then receive a cheque from Cooper Tire by sending in their completed claim form and a valid purchase receipt.
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  Stop Your Number Plates Being Cloned 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Several manufacturers have designed 'shattering' plates that disintegrate when thieves try to steal them. Sadly this doesn't help the original owner, who then has to run the risk of driving temporarily without plates, risking a fine! Richbrook's neat and elegant solution offers 2 silver, 2 black and 2 gold fittings in each pack that fit using a unique tool to affix the number plates to the car.
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  Nissan Z Cracks 0-60 in 1.2 Seconds 26 Aug 2009 (News)
  Producing over 1,150bhp at the wheels, the car holds the record for the fastest Japanese car in Europe for 2008 and retains that title to date in 2009. Throughout the rest of the year Project Zed will run in various classes including Super Pro ET, Competitor Eliminator and HKS Series – Pro Class. In support of the track star, Nissan will have a stand at Santa Pod displaying its latest road-going sports cars, the GT-R and 370Z Performance figures for Project Zed are expected as follows: 0-60 mph – 1.2 second 0-168 mph – 4.1 seconds 0-215+ mph – 6.6 seconds More at www.bramsracing.com/350z
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  Up to £7,105 Off Citroen Vans 28 Feb 2009 (News)
  These are just some of the amazing prices available from participating dealers, who can offer Citroën’s best-ever LCV discounts during Citroën Van Fortnight – which runs from Monday 2nd March to Sunday 15th March. Robert Handyside, Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager, explains, “Citroën and its dealers are setting the pace in the LCV sector and taking a pro-active approach to the credit crunch.
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  New Airstream Bambi Caravan 21 Feb 2009 (News)
  Full details of the new Airstream Bambi 422 and other trailers in the range are available during the show that runs from the 17th -22nd February at the NEC, Birmingham. Alternatively more information is available by visiting www.airstreameurope.co.uk
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  Huge MG Event: 10th-12th July 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  For the first time there will be action on the track for the full three days, with races running continuously over the weekend. The MGLive! Arena will feature, amongst its many attractions, the amazing Russ Swift Precision Driving Team including its two-wheeling, spinning, dancing and parking routines.
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  Further Confirmation Credit Crunch Crippling Car Values 6 Aug 2008 (News)
  ” Rushmore concludes, “We believe that the current price correction has still to run its course with no immediate end in sight. If there is any consolation for dealers, it would be that prices will step down in an orderly way, thereby avoiding any crash which would throw the market into turmoil.
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  OVER £10 MILLION OF SPORTS CAR HERITAGE ON DISPLAY AT MOTOR SHOW 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  Stunt-loving visitors to the ExCeL event can also opt to visit Dreamscape, Honda’s ‘live action’ arena, for a further £5 each, where they will see Honda robot ASIMO running for the first time as part of a captivating spectacle depicting the company’s history. Tickets for the Motor Show and Dreamscape are available through the Show’s website at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk or by calling 0871 230 5588.
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  Renault Laguna Online Test Drive 12 Jan 2008 (News)
  Originally launched only for Fleet Managers and user choosers, retail customers are now able to take advantage of the hassle-free site, which is run in conjunction with Avis. In just three simple steps, a test-drive of New Laguna can be arranged. Customers are able to select the date of their choice, which can be a Monday evening to a Tuesday evening, Wednesday to Thursday or Friday evening until Monday morning and a New Laguna will be delivered to either their work or home address.
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  162,651 Miles, 10 Owners: £5,750. 20 Dec 2004 (News)
  Last Monday’s 1972 Ro80 was back, now with an earsplitting exhaust and bid to £475, but it was running sweetly with no more than a bit of condensation smoke out of the back. Even a 144k mile 93L Citroen ZX 1.4 Reflex was all of £130. A bit more real world was a 6 month old 6k mile 04 reg MINI Cooper S in al-over black with a full length sunroof sold for £14,250, a 97k mile 99R BMW 523iSE Touring auto, sold for £4,750 and a 60k mile 98S Ford Explorer sold for £4,050.