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  New look British Motor Museum to open in February 15 Jan 2016 (News)
  Normal Museum entry fees apply: Adults £14, Children £9 (5-16 years) under 5’s free, Concessions £12 & Family £39 (2 adults & up to 3 children). To find out more information please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call 01926 641188.
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  Techno Classica 2015: High-performance Bugattis on show 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  Powered by a V12 engine with five-valves per cylinder and controlled by two camshafts per bank, power was 560bhp at 8000rpm, while the S developed 611 at 8250rpm.                                          Bugatti Type 57C The second high-performance model was a stunning 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Gangloff Cabriolet.
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  Classic Advert: Triumph TR7 25 Nov 2014 (News)
  Finally, here was a version of the TR7 that stayed true to Triumph’s tradition of sporty open-top two-seaters. Unfortunately, however, the Convertible was launched late in the TR7’s career, and by autumn 1981 the range was being discontinued, following other sportsters like the MG Midget and MGB into BL’s back catalogue. The TR7 Convertible was a rather rakish design, leading British Leyland to launch this classic advert with a rocket theme, right at the end of the model’s life.
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  Classic ad of the week: MG 1100 31 Oct 2014 (News)
  .  Back in 1964, when this brochure was issued, BMC had to perform a balancing act, highlighting the MG 1100’s advanced features like front-wheel drive, whilst also stressing its credentials as a proper MG: ‘The MG1100 utilises the most advanced engineering technique to pack high performance, comfort, safety and spaciousness into a stylish car of compact dimensions,’ it said.
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  Records fall at Salon Prive sale 8 Sep 2014 (News)
  But it wasn’t just Ferraris that did well – Porsche 911 prices were also strong at the sale. The hammer fell on a 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa (part of the Henry Pearman collated ‘Stradale’ Collection) at £195,500. That’s more than £80,000 above its bottom estimate. And a 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback, which won ‘Most Elegant Design’ at last year’s concours, sold for £1m.
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  Personal registrations sales go from strength to strength 31 Mar 2014 (News)
  Big sales on the day included 22 O (£26,000), 8 AKU (£25,500), 98 M (£24,000), 81 LLA (£15,500), 41 NDY (£15,500), 247 S (£14,700), and 3 HSS (£11,500). In terms of market trends, what's most interesting is that some numbers, such as 98 M, made almost double what other similar numbers had sold for just two or three years ago.
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  CarFest auction this weekend boasts a selection of 'star' cars 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  There's a variety of cars with famous owners including an ex-Roger Daltrey 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (above), estimated at between £12,000 to £15,000, a 1965 Jaguar E-type Series I (below) that was first owned by Charlie Drake, estimated at between £40,000 to £45,000; and a 1989 Jaguar XJ-S, estimated at between £6,000 to £8,000, previously owned by Chris Evans no less and now owned by his colleague Vassos Alexander. There’s also the opportunity to take part in the action with live on-line bidding or by placing a commission bid with Silverstone Auctions before the event.
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  Celebrity saloon racing at the Revival 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  It will feature two races for 1960-'65 saloons and will feature classics such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Mini Cooper S and Lotus Cortina. A whole host of famous faces are set to race door handle-to-door handle in these 1960s tin tops, including Touring Car legend Steve Soper, who will be returning to do battle at the Revival this year for the first time in 12 years.
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  Free servicing offer on SEAT Mii 18 Oct 2012 (News)
  That means the Ibiza SC 1.4 SE is reduced from £12,115 to £10,125, so a PCP customer covering 10,000 miles can have one for £192 a month over 41 months with no deposit. The Leon 1.2 TSI S Copa can be had for as little as £179 per month thanks to a £2731 price cut. It comes with a generous specification, including 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, dual zone climate control and cruise control.
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  The Inbetweeners car on ebay: Could this be the UK's most expensive Fiat Cinquecento? 11 Mar 2011 (News)
  The car that starred in Channel 4's comedy series The Inbetweeners is being sold on ebay for Comic Relief .
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  Honda launches three-year servicing offer on Jazz, Civic and Insight 14 Jul 2010 (News)
  It means customers could drive away with a new Jazz from £9,995, or a Civic 1.4 Type S from £13,995 - or even an Insight for just £14,995, making it by far the lowest price hybrid on the market. Each car then comes with free Honda servicing for three years, plus the road tax is already paid for the period.
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  VAT on new cars to increase to 20% 22 Jun 2010 (News)
  This means that the price of an average family car - such as an entry-level  Volkswagen Golf  S 1.2 TSI - will rise by more than £300. Mr Osborne said such measures were "unavoidable" to tackle Britain's record budget deficit, but it's bad news for buyers holding out for new models in 2011.
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  Chevrolet Spark 'is coolest new car in town' 27 Nov 2009 (News)
  The US firm stated: "The coolest new mini car in town is set to offer value for money that’s as enticing as its vibrant good looks!" Just recently, the Spark achieved a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, as well as a five-star rating for its child protection standards. Chevrolet was set up in Detroit back in 1911 and was acquired by General Motors just six years later.
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  Britain to Send Hondas to Japan 6 Aug 2009 (News)
    Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) also builds the 5-door Civic, Civic Type S and CR-V for Europe and will start production of the Jazz for Europe, from this Autumn.   Japan also imported the previous Swindon-built Civic Type-R (EP3 model) in 2001.   UK-spec Type R specification: Power: 201PS @7,800rpm Torque: 142lb.ft @ 5,600rpm Top speed: 146mph 0-62mph: 6.6 seconds Combined mpg: 31   More at Honda
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  Big savings on Brand New Honda Civics from www.Auf.co.uk 29 Jun 2009 (News)
  All cars are Brand New, supplied by UK main dealers and are one of the cheapest hot hatches in the UK All have Full manufacturers warranty, 12 months Road Tax included for the complete contract and Free delivery Honda Civic Type-S 100ps 1.4 i-Vtec Business or personal contract hire 6+35 10,000 miles per annum £185+ Vat per month or if you prefer 3+35 then it would be £199.99 + Vat For all makes and models on contract hire, both personal and business, finance lease, lease purchase, cash purchase, contract purchase etc please visit www.auf.co.uk or call our freephone number on 0800 358 4355 and speak to one of our expert advisors now.
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  Five hot deals from www.dsgauto.com 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  Audi TT 2.0 TDI Quattro 3+23 (Business contract hire only, must be VAT registered) £239.99+VAT VW Scirocco 2.0 GT TDI 3+35 £249.99+VAT Alfa Romeo 1.9 TDI Lusso 4dr 3+35 £259.99+VAT Jaguar X-Type 2.0 D S 4dr 3+35 £269.99+VAT VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SE 4x4 3+35 £279.99+VAT Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Skoda Increases Scrappage Offer on Octavia 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  Customers purchasing the 1.8 TSI Octavia will now enjoy a generous £3,200 reduction at the showroom, including the Government incentive of £1,000, whilst the newly-introduced1.6 MPI Octavia S and SE models will have £2,000 support from koda for a total discount of £3,000, resulting in on-the-road prices from just £8,995. The scrappage offer has also been increased on all 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI and vRS 2.0 TDI CR engines.
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  Cheap Audi Deals (TT - £289.99pm Q7 - £479.99pm) 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  Audi A3 1.6 with Technik Pack @ £ 219.99+Vat Audi A3 1.6 with Technik Pack Sportback @ £ 239.99+Vat Audi A4 2.0 Tdi Final Edition Cabriolet @ £ 379.99+Vat Audi TT 2.0 Tdi Quattro Coupe @ £289.99+Vat Audi Q7 3.0 Tdi S Line Tip (2009 Model) @ £479.99+Vat Audi A8 3.0 Tdi Se Saloon @ £ 699.99+Vat Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days. Offers based on 3+35, 10kpa, non maintained.
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  A three-year-old Hyundai i20 'will be worth more than its rivals' 30 Dec 2008 (News)
  Hyundai's marketing director Andrew Cullis said the i20 was likely to be popular with drivers of new and used vehicles. "The i20's standard spec combines all of the things that buyers want, such as remote central locking, air conditioning, electric front windows and an iPod jack in the stereo," he stated. Earlier this month, the manufacturer claimed the new model would be more than £1,000 cheaper than its rivals, with prices starting at £8,195.
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  £4044 Off Peugeot 308 1.6HDIs 3 Dec 2008 (News)
  Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr £6046 Saving £1340 Peugeot 207 1.4 S 3dr £8253 Saving £1773 Peugeot 207 1.4 Sport 3dr £8985 Saving £2313 Peugeot 207 1.4 VTi Sport [95] 3dr £9386 Saving £2353 Peugeot 207 1.4 VTi Sport [95] 5dr £9920 Saving £2406 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 110 Sport 5dr £11322 Saving £2766 Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 16V Sport 2dr £12767 Saving £2582 Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 16V ELLE 2dr £15203 Saving £3081 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi 110 SE 5dr [6] £13959 Saving £4044 Peugeot 308 1.4 VTi Sport 5dr £11454 Saving £3504 Peugeot 308 1.6 VTi SE 5dr £12585 Saving £3938 These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com