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  Your chance to win tickets to the NEC classic motor show 2014 5 Nov 2014 (News)
  In fact, this year – for the first time ever – Porsche GB will be marking the 40 th anniversary of the mighty Turbo by taking a stand. And there’ll be more Maseratis than you can shake a (bread)stick at with a 21-model line up to raise a glass to its centenary. Oh, and did we mention a massive Rover gathering for the firm’s 130 th birthday bash?
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  Bonhams Auctions sells Ferrari 250 GTO for record-breaking £22.8 million at auction 15 Aug 2014 (News)
  The Quail Lodge result means that Bonhams now holds world records for Aston Martin (£3,200,000), Austin-Healey (£843,000), Bentley (£5,000,000), Maserati (£4,033,500), Ferrari (£22,846,768) Mercedes-Benz (£19,601,500) and Rolls-Royce (£4,700,000). Chassis 3851GT was previously owned by French racing driver Jo Schlesser who drove the 250 GTO to second place in the 1962 Tour de France.
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  Coys breaks records in its London spring auction 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  Coys has announced that it broke three world auction records at its Spring Classics auction in London on 11 March, which will be shown  as part of a unique television event with Channel 4. Leading the way was a 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS, which made £177,640. The other two cars reaching what Coys says are auction records were a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 and a 1950 Series 1 Land Rover 80-inch, both part of the new Channel 4 series Cars (that's the working title) with Philip Glenister and restorer Ant Anstead – prices for these cars will be revealed later this summer when the show goes on air.
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  Early bird offers about to end for Silverstone Classic 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  The 2014 race line-up promises to be every bit as good and, with more car clubs than ever before registering for in-field displays, last July’s best ever total of 9000 classic cars on show could be surpassed in July. Other confirmed highlights include demonstrations and parades to mark the centenary of the Maserati marque, as well as the Golden Anniversary of Ford’s Mustang – the world’s best-selling ‘classic’ car of all time. Tickets will only be available in advance and the Classic is sticking to its popular ‘access all areas’ policy.
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  McClaren MP4-12C in BCA Blackbushe Auction 17 Oct 2013 (News)
    To give you some idea what to bid, Britain's top specialist dealer, Tom Harley has two for sale on his website: tomhartley.com 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C Gemballa GT, Titanium Silver with Black hide, 3,300 miles £142,950 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Ice Silver with Carbon Black leather, 3,600 miles £139,950.   Dick Lovett Maserati, Swindon has: 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Black, Black leather, 7,105 miles £134,990 ( Motors )   Rybrook Specialist Cars has: 2011/61 McClaren MP4-12C, Black, 5,011 miles £126,990 ( Motors ) 2012/62 McClaren MP4-12C, Black, 350 miles £154,940 ( Motors )   McClaren London has: 2012/12 McClaren MP4-12C, Orange, 860 miles £149,000 ( Motors ) 2012/12 McClaren MP4-12C, Red, 5,000 miles £152,000 ( Motors ) 2012/62 McClaren MP4-12C, Black, 2,000 miles £159,000 ( Motors )   More at BCA Blackbushe
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  Lamborghini Aventador to Compete at Pageant of Power 30 May 2012 (News)
  .  The 258mph Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (the most powerful production road-car ever built), the stunning Aston Martin One-77 and the beautiful race-inspired Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale are among some of the rarest cars on the planet and the Pageant will be one of the only opportunities to witness the cars in action in 2012. Other cars taking part in the demonstration runs include the Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1, among the most important and iconic cars of the last 20 years.
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  Motorsport at Crystal Palace Next Weekend 21 May 2011 (News)
  A quick glance at the entry list reveals some extraordinarily rare and exotic machines, including Maseratis, Bugattis, Coopers, Ferraris. . . the list goes on. So pack your camera and celebrate the rich history of motorsport at Crystal Palace. For more information, please visit the website at http://motorsportatthepalace.co.uk/
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  Top Cars at BCA Blackbushe Monday 24th 24 Oct 2005 (News)
  Entries include:- 05 reg Nissan 350Z GT Roadster, Blade Silver, 3k miles 04 reg Mercedes SL55AMG, Brilliant Silver, 3k miles 04 reg BMW M3 convertible, Carbon Black, 29k miles 2003/53 BMW 745iSE, Oxford Green, 12k miles 03 reg Porsche Cayenne 4.5S, Crystal Silver, 21k miles 03 reg BMW X5 4.6iS, Cosmos Black, 36k miles 03 reg Jaguar XJ6SE, Platinum Silver, 31k miles 2002/52 Ferrari F360 Spider, Argento Nurburgring, 10k miles 2001/51 Bentley Arnage T, Midnight Emerald, 27k miles 2000W Maserati 3200GT manual, Rosso Mondial, 34k miles 2000W Porsche 911 Carrera cabrio Tiptronic, Silver, 54k miles Section of approx 30 Prestige cars from Black Horse Finance at 13.00. To browse catalogues, please visit www.bca-europe.com/prestige 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

  Report: Spa Six Hours Motor Racing Legends, Belgium, 21 September 30 Sep 2013 (News)
  The rumbling Lister-Chevrolet of Mark Gibbon/Rob Newall and the Lotus 11 of smiling Belgians Guy Peeters/Michel Wanty completed the top 10 in an entertaining race in which Maserati team mates Gordon McCullough (200Si) and marque specialist Steve Hart (300S) scored a memorable class one-two. Mark Midgley/Chris Woodgate (Aston Martin DB3) and Mike Thorne/Johnny Todd (Austin-Healey 100M) drove superbly to win Woodcote classes.
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  Preview: St James' Concours, London, 5-7 September 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  Mulliner 1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet Voll & Ruhrbeck  1938 Jaguar SS Graber Coupé 1938 Lancia Astura 4e Série Cabriolet 1939 Bugatti 57C Cabriolet Voll & Ruhrbeck 1940 Aston Martin Type C Speed Model 1951 Delahaye Type 235 Saoutchik Cabriolet  1953 Fiat 8V Zagato 1953 Ferrari 340 MM Vignale Spyder 1953 Siata 208 CS Berlinetta Balbo     1953 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta Oblin 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti (picture: Copyright - Boris Adolf, Fotograph) 1955 Bentley Continental Drop Head Coupé Park Ward 1955 Jaguar D-type 1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spider Zagato   1955/56 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Speciale 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 Zagato           1956 Ferrari 500 TR 0638MDTR 1956 Pegaso Z102 B 3.2 Touring Berlinetta  1958/9 Maserati Tipo 420/M/58 Eldorado Special   1959 Aston Martin DBR1/4      1960 Ferrari 250 GTO 64 C 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Scaglietti 1964 Jaguar E-type ‘Semi-lightweight’       1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans Berlinetta Pininfarina     1966 Jaguar XJ13 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spyder 1969 Porsche 917 Kurzheck #023 1994 Bugatti EB110 Super Sports
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  Castle Hill Car Festival to rock Devon in August 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Trade Exhibition Area is adjacent to the main events arena and will feature cars from Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, Ford, Subaru, Isuzu, Renault, Nissan and Noble to name but a few. O ther confirmed attractions include a display from the Abarth stunt plane on both days, fantastic helicopter pleasure flights, race teams and cars from Generation AMR and Mission Motorsport, Bonhams, the specialist auctioneers and valuers, who will be providing market advice and free valuations, the Top Gear Experience plus laser clay shooting and archery.
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  Supercar Passenger Rides at Castle Combe 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  That’s when the Stroke Association’s annual ‘Supercar Saturday’ gives you the opportunity to ride in a Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus or Maserati for a small donation in aid of the charity. Amongst the mouth watering Ferraris available to give you  those scintillating passenger laps are a 360 Fiorano, a 550 Maranello, a 430 Spider and the 328 GTB of Frome’s Peter Moseley.
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  400 Convertible Auction on 17th April 23 Mar 2010 (News)
    Mercedes SL500 5.5                                                                         56/06                         40840 Audi A4 FSI Quattro Sport 3.2                                                 56/07                         54743 Maserati Grandsport V8 Spyder 4.2                                                 06/06                         21053 Aston Martin DB9 V12 Volante 5.9                                                 05/05                         11357 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic 3.8                                                 05/05                         35094 Audi TT T Quattro 225                                                             2000                         40085 BMW M3 Evolution                                                                         03/03                         41483 Alfa Romeo Spider JTS                                                             07/57                         19856 Audi S4 Quattro Tiptronic                                                             57/08                         18820 Ford Focus CC-3                                                                         08/08                         23921 The second convertibles sale is in Scotland at BCA Glasgow on 21 st April and the third is in Yorkshire at BCA Brighouse on 28 th April.
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  Vintage Rolls Royces in Barons 28th July Auction 23 Jul 2009 (News)
  Other notable lots include a charming, rare RHD 1918 Buick E-Six-49 Open Tourer (£17,000-£20,000), a 1938 Packard One Twenty Eight 4 Door Sedan which is believed to have been stationed at Bletchley Park during World War II (£15,000-£17,000), an elegant 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (£13,500-£15,000) and a 1992 Maserati Shamal Coupé, one of just 25 right-hand drive examples produced (£14,000-£16,000). There’s also a sleek 1936 Riley Kestrel 12-4 Six Light Saloon (£24,000-26,000), an outstanding 1970 Series 2 FHC E-type Jaguar (£25,000-£29,000), 1972 Bristol 411 Saloon SIII (£15,000-17,000), a fine 1967 Triumph TR250 (£15,000-18,000) and a 1953 MG TD MKII, which has covered just 1,700 miles in the past 30 years (£12,000-£14,000).
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power This Weekend 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  From historic Bugattis and Bentleys representing the Golden Age of Motoring, all the way up to the latest supercars from Konigsegg, Ferrari, McLaren, Pagani and Spyker, visitors can see some of the best cars in the world speed along the purpose made track in the grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate. There are racing BRMs, Maseratis, an ex Chris Amon Ferrari Dino, a Tyrrell, Alfa Romeo and Mercedes Benz. From the Bugatti stable there will be the awesome Royale and the breathtaking Veyron. Other major highlights for the motoring enthusiasts will be the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 SuperVeloce, the 1981 Ferrari 308 and a wide collection of Mini Copper to commemorate the iconic brands 50th anniversary.
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  British classics shine at London show 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  And when all the votes had been counted, the UK team – which included the original Mini, the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Le Mans Bentley, McLaren F1 supercar, Aston Martin DB5, Land Rover and Graham Hill’s 1988 title winning Lotus 49 Grand Prix car – narrowly beat an Italian team full of Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lamborghinis. American muscle cars helped the USA in to third place ahead of Germany, France and Japan. Prizes to the top three nations were presented by Jodie Kidd on Sunday afternoon.
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  Preview: H&H Classics auction, Rockingham Castle, 21 June 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  Among the less prestigious but equally fascinating cars on sale at Rockingham include a right-hand drive 1937 DKW F5 700 De Luxe Drophead Coupe with Bauer coachwork (£15,000 - £20,000) and a 1922 Renault 10CV Tourer, which is expected to raise £14,000. The sale will also include a 1970 Maserati Indy 4.2 (£35,000 - £45,000), a 1969 Citroen ID21 Safari Estate (£6500 - £8500) and a 1965 Mini Marcos that is expected to sell for £5500 - £7000. For more information on H&H Rockingham sale visit: www.classic-auctions.com
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  Silverstone Classic to host largest ever F1 parade 1 May 2014 (News)
  He is one of Britain’s best-loved motor sport personalities, and is widely regarded as ‘the greatest driver never to win the World Championship’ though he enjoyed many F1 victories for Cooper, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes and Vanwall.  Sir Stirling said: 'The Silverstone Classic really is a great event and it will be an absolute honour to lead this parade of Grand Prix cars. Silverstone is a wonderful place with a rich history; in my day it really was a fast and challenging circuit with some extremely demanding corners.
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  Preview: Castle Hill Festival, Devon, 9-10 August 29 Apr 2014 (News)
  As well as the classic road and track cars, there will be showcase exhibits of the very latest models from Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lotus and Jaguar, plus a comprehensive range of family cars. In addition to the F1 and race car displays the track will also feature demonstration runs from many of the world’s best supercars including Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes.
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  120 years of motor sport to be celebrated in Stuttgart 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  Our oldest exhibit originates from 1984, the most recent is a DTM C Class for the 2014 season.' In Hall 4 - the motor sports area - Porsche will line-up with Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and the Hockenheimring, to show their wares. A comprehensive overall view of the Porsche Museum to Porsche classics through to the Porsche Clubs will be presented. Achim Stejskal, Director of the Porsche Museum, said: 'For Porsche 2014 is all about the 24 hours of Le Mans", "For instance, at Retro Classics for the first time we will showcase vehicles from our collection which were at the launch of this famous long-distance race.