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Audis Make Mad Money at Auction Today 6 Jul 2005 (News)
The big event on Monday 11th July is a sale of 125 convertibles from Lloyds TSB autolease, plus a section of Black Horse Finance repossessions and the usual Top Car sale. 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 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. -
Still Some Auction Bargains, But Not Many Shopping Days Left 17 Dec 2003 (News)
The last thing you expect in a part-exchange clearout sale is a pristine, only-just-serviced, 35,000 mile 1984 Ferrari Mondial (very nearly 20 years old). But there one was, and strong bidding took it to Sold for £8,900. More big sales at Blackbushe on Friday and Monday. Monday also sees the last Top Car sale of the year. For what’s coming up where and when at BCA auctions, link toEx-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).West Country Festival of Speed: 25th/26th August 27 Jul 2012 (News)
If you have a historic, vintage, classic, performance or unique car – something that you would like to display for others to enjoy - then you can add it to the display car park. Spaces can be booked as an individual car, or with enough room for six or twelve cars for motor clubs. Motor bikes are also welcome to park in this area which has spectacular views of the Tamar Valley.Car Auction Proves Strong Used Value of BMW X3 F25 17 Aug 2012 (News)
At auction today a one-year old BMW F25 X3 2.0d SE auto in standard trim with 11,000 miles sold for £28,900, £500 more than reserve, but actually bang on trade book for the mileage. First I’d seen, but then I don’t get out much these days.Auction Bargains For Anyone With Cash 10 Oct 2008 (News)
It went for just £6,850. As you would expect, 4x4s are on the floor with a 3-year-old XC90 D5 auto selling for £12,900 and an ML279CDI for £10,400. But here and there proper money was still being paid for anything with a market, such as £12,250 for a year old Honda Civic Hybrid and a high £8,100 for 3-year-old Golf TDI DSG.eBay Auction Report -- 10th May 2007 11 May 2007 (News)
This is probably similar to the used car market in general and completely to be expected. The prices paid also reflect the fact that cars sold on eBay tend to have higher mileages. If you wish to look at any of the cars mentioned in this article on eBay the item numbers are listed at the end of the article.The Biggest Ever Car Show - in Chelsea 28 Aug 2011 (News)
Le Mans cars and supercars, E-types and Mini Coopers, stars of track and stage, rare cars and rally cars… Chelsea AutoLegends has them all London’s biggest show on wheels is almost here. On Sunday 4 September, the Royal Hospital in Chelsea will host Chelsea AutoLegends, a showcase of automotive excellence that promises displays of some of the most desirable, rare, exciting and historically important cars ever made.Comment: Clubs and the price of youth? 3 May 2016 (News)
First, he’d loved cars from a very early age, and was a born at a time when there was a Sierra on every street corner. As a young child, it was one of the first cars he truly remembered. Secondly, and perhaps foremost, the car gave him a sense of identity.Be Suspicious of Suspiciously Cheap Cars 19 Aug 2009 (News)
"We do urge buyers not to take a bargain at face value. They should conduct some simple checks to be sure of the facts, however, as the old saying goes, if a deal looks too good to be true it usually is." Outstanding Finance Outstanding finance is still a growing risk for used car buyers with 1 in 4 cars checked by HPI still subject to an outstanding finance agreement.Peter Schreyer Wins Golden Steering Wheel Award 8 Nov 2013 (News)
The Hyundai brand has also enjoyed strong growth in recent years, taking total sales to 7.1 million units last year. More than 155,000 of these cars went to Germany, where the group is presently the biggest car importer. Under Schreyer's leadership the Kia Design Studios in Korea, the United States and Frankfurt have created a number of striking cars.BCA and Manheim auction reports for July 2010 11 Aug 2010 (News)
BCA's latest Pulse report shows that demand for older, lower value dealer part-exchange cars is largely unchanged in July, but the fleet and lease sector has experienced more price pressure. In broad terms, however, the headline average used car value was relatively static in July, with overall volumes, model mix and demand levels similar to those seen in June.Big Stuff at Blackbushe Today 23 Jan 2004 (News)
I figure there may be a bit of levelling out taking place over the next few weeks, so while Monday’s Top Car sale will contain quite a few cars owned by traders taking a chance, if they don’t get some sort of return by the end of the day they could let their last cars go at a loss. And, of course, there will also be plenty of fresh cars in the sale, so well worth a visit.How to: Import a classic car 8 Apr 2014 (News)
Peter McIlvenny Director of Cherished Cars for Carole Nash said: 'We do not treat imports differently to UK cars, the only concern we would have is perhaps relevant experience of driving a left-hand drive cars on UK roads, but this only really applies to high performance models.'More Credit Crunching Star deals from Motorpoint 27 Nov 2008 (News)
Only 10,559 miles at £6,799 – a saving of £4,053 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 48.7 MPG (combined) Family Cars Vauxhall Vectra 1.8i VVT Design 5dr Manual. 08 Reg. Only 16,176 miles at £6,999 – a saving of £11,458 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 39.2 MPG (combined) Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 5dr Manual. 07 Reg (old shape).Cheap Cheapies At Auction Today 20 Feb 2008 (News)
No reserve day today. The top of the range (but now 19 years old) Micra 1.2 GSX in the photo started at £10 and sold for £110. Still cheaper than the train fare home (if you live in Scotland). There was a 95M 318i on steels and with rusty rear arches for £225.Mini to be auctioned for charity 31 Oct 2016 (News)
Richard Morley, operations director at Lancaster Insurance comments 'One family from new, low mileage classics make excellent auction cars, and everybody loves a British Mini. We are delighted to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK with this initiative, whilst at the same time bringing a classic car back to its absolute prime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with 47,000 men diagnosed every year in the UK.A Grand Monday: Ford Sierra Mk1 7 Sep 2015 (News)
Yet despite its humble underpinnings (live rear axle, rear-wheel-drive and Pinto engine), there’s no denying that the slippery Sierra was one of the cars that truly redefined the direction of car design. It was imitated by many and bettered by quite a few, but that doesn’t alter the fact it was the first mainstream car to properly step away from the traditional ‘three-box’ layout that had become the norm, and for that it sparked a design revolution.A New Car for £10 a Week 24 Apr 2009 (News)
Following the Chancellor's announcement in the budget, the government has confirmed that it will pay £1,000 towards the cost of a new car to anyone who trades in a vehicle that is ten years old or more by 31-7-2009. In turn, Kia will also contribute £1,000 and, if a customer is prepared to pay a £1,000 deposit on top, they can drive away in a new Kia Picanto for less than £40 a month - just £10 a week - thanks to The Kia Access finance package.Cheapest Alloy XJ Yet At Auction Today 19 Oct 2005 (News)
An 84k mile Y reg 1.8LX sold for £2,825 and a 100k mile Y reg 1.8 Zetec for £2,350. Neither had rust in the doors. Special 200 car LEX sale tomorrow, Thursday 20th as well as the usual Thursday LCV sale at BCA Blackbushe. Next Top Car Auction, plus sections from Black Horse Finance and Porsche Retail at BCA Blackbushe will be on Monday 24th October, with early 10.00am start.