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  Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
  ‘One of rallying’s true icons, the MG Metro 6R4 stands up there with legendary 80’s classics like the Audi Quattro, Lancia 037 and Renault 5 Turbo,’ explains Lionel Abbott, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions. Abbott added, ‘This is the closest you can get to driving a Group B rally car on the road.
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  Meguiars club showcase finalists revealed 11 Oct 2018 (News)
  The 2.8i Special of Gideon Mayers was a worthy recipient of the Capri Owners Club’s 1980’s Saloons award, while Barry Priestman’s Crayford Capri is a rare classic that will fascinate Ford enthusiasts. Rounding off the British contingent is Tom Morley’s amazingly original Austin Allegro, the charmingly compact Austin A35 of Heather Walsh, and a fine example of the ever-popular Triumph TR5 owned by Simon Eaton.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 45 CVT 1 Oct 2018 (News)
  WXXX LDA registrations were the very first batch of press and marketing cars registered by Rover Group at the time of the car's debut, but the press launch was largely overshadowed by questions around the company's future, meaning a lot of the 45's finer points were lost in a sea of debate about where Rover was heading next. As a result, many pundits failed to notice the model's newly conceived CVT automatic transmission, or the cabin improvements that involved the installation of the sumptuous seats from the 75.
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  Historics 19th May Auction Photo Preview 18 May 2018 (News)
  Lot 114: One of three Lamborghinis in the sale, and what Ferrucio Lamborghini was making before he decided to build a better Ferrari. There's also a Jarama S and a Gallado, but this 1962 Lamborghini 2R tractor is estimated at £10,000 to £12,000. Around 180 cars entered including eighteen Porsche 911s, four Aston Martin V8s, a hot-rodded Smart Roadster Coupe, a 39,000 mile 1995 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2VX and a challenging 1962 Jaguar E-Type restoration project Viewing Friday 18 th  May.
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  London set for Mansell Mania 7 Feb 2018 (News)
  London will stage the biggest and most comprehensive display ever dedicated to one of Britain’s best-loved sporting heroes. In previous years, the London Classic Car Show has put the spotlight on F1’s greatest car designer Adrian Newey, the McLaren F1 supercar, and 70 years of Ferrari history. Full details of timings and ticket prices can be found at the show’s website – thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk .
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  Porsche 911 993 Turbo Makes £83,600 at Brightwells Modern Classics Auction 1 Jul 2017 (News)
  Several other Porsches sold in the sale, including a 15,200 mile 1 owner 2013 Cayman 2.7 that made £29,150 and a 2007 Boxster 3.4 S that made £17,600 post-sale after attracting a flurry of interest. However, Brightwell's Modern Classics is not only about expensive cars.
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  Porsches lead the way at Bonhams Goodwood sale 24 May 2017 (News)
  Other Porsches in the sale include a 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo X88 (£250,000-300,000), a 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster (£250,000-300,000), and a 1967 Porsche 911 S (£240,000-280,000).
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  A Grand Monday: Audi 100 17 Apr 2017 (News)
  Its drag co-efficient of 0.30 was by far and away the best in its class, giving it excellent refinement, fuel economy and high-speed performance. The angular nose sliced through wind resistance, while the biggest innovation was the 100's use of flush-fitting glass, a feature adopted by practically every car manufacturer since. Take a look at it again.
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  Classics rev up for Monte Carlo rally 25 Jan 2017 (News)
  It will take place over eight days on open public roads with the cars and crews undertaking a series of 14 demanding test stages in the mountains of southern France. Included in the line-up will be an ex-BMC works Mini Cooper S which competed in the Monte Carlo Rally 50 years ago, finishing 6th overall in the hands of rally legend Paddy Hopkirk. It will be driven by Scottish rally enthusiasts Pat Haley and Mike Hyrons. Also taking part will be a rare and original 1978 Ford Escort RS 2000 which had previously been on display in a car showroom in Wales.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Cinquecento 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  The displacement was later adjusted to 899cc to suit tax regulations in some of the Cinquecento’s key markets, though the basic design of the powerplant remained unchanged. This 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S is one such example, being one of the last Cinquecentos built before it was replaced by the Seicento (600) in early 1997. The car has covered just 33,500 miles in 20 years, an average of only 1675 miles a year, and is being sold with a full 12-month's MoT.
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  Historics 26th November Auction Taster at London Classic Car Show today 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  With investors piling their money into anything but pounds, this 50-year old 1966 Mk.1 Austin Mini Cooper 'S' 1275 should appreciated better than any kind of city investment. Presented in Old English White with a contrasting black roof and scrupulously restored over two years it is also comparatively eassy to find storage space for.
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  Beast of Turin returns to Chateau Impney 30 Jun 2016 (News)
  As well as the opportunity to see a wealth of motorsport action, the event will also include a comprehensive Concours d’Elegance, spectacular air displays and a major classic car auction, hosted by specialist auctioneers H&H Classics. Tickets for 2016’s event are priced from £20 per person, and under-16s will be admitted free with a ticket-holding adult. An early bird discount of 10% is available for advance purchases before 31 May 2016. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chateauimpneyhillclimb.com or by calling 0845 017 0637.
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  Ex-Grand Prix Healey makes global show debut at Race Retro 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  Roper next took the wheel of the Healey at the CWF Hamilton Trophy Race at Mairehau on 20 February 1954 where he achieved third place. The 100/4's final New Zealand event was the Havelock race meeting where the Healey recorded a record speed of 100mph in the flying quarter-mile event. The only other car to do so was a Jaguar XK120. Chassis number 145426 was sold in October 1954 and, after passing through various owners, was placed into storage in 1971 where it remained for the next 24 years.
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  Limited edition Ford, Rover and Morris models to celebrate Corgis 60th 5 Feb 2016 (News)
  In 60 years, Corgi has produced models of virtually every type of car, bus and truck. Some of the most sought-after model cars include the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally Mini Cooper S, the 1966 The Man from U.N.C.L.E's 'Thrushbuster' Oldsmobile and the 1959-61 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop with its distinctive pale green body.
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  Ant Anstead and Fuzz Townshend to star at NEC classic 1 Oct 2015 (News)
  As well as being on the Live Stage, I’m also bringing along the Evanta Barchetta, a modern day car inspired by 1950's design. It will be good to see how the classic community reacts to her. ‘I’m also looking forward to having a good old nose around the show and catching up with old friends. Plus, I understand some of the cars featured on For the Love of Cars, such as Walter’s Mk1 Golf Rally car, will be on the club displays.’ Ant will soon appear on BBC1 with former Top Gear presenter James May and Countryfile’s Kate Humble in a two-part broadcast Building Cars Live, filmed live from a BMW factory in Oxford.
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  Ant Anstead and Fuzz Townshend to star at NEC classic 1 Oct 2015 (News)
  As well as being on the Live Stage, I’m also bringing along the Evanta Barchetta, a modern day car inspired by 1950's design. It will be good to see how the classic community reacts to her. ‘I’m also looking forward to having a good old nose around the show and catching up with old friends. Plus, I understand some of the cars featured on For the Love of Cars, such as Walter’s Mk1 Golf Rally car, will be on the club displays.’ Ant will soon appear on BBC1 with former Top Gear presenter James May and Countryfile’s Kate Humble in a two-part broadcast Building Cars Live, filmed live from a BMW factory in Oxford.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: MINI shows off new Clubman 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Prices for the Clubman start at just under £20,000, but opting for a Cooper D diesel bumps the price up to £22,265, while the Cooper S is £22,755. Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
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  Classic car rally hopes to raise £150,000 for charity 19 May 2015 (News)
  At the lunch and throughout the rally, participants will mingle with legends from the road car and motorsport worlds. The event will be filmed by Channel 5’s The Classic Car Show, which is hosted by the supermodel and car fanatic, Jodie Kidd, and distinguished car expert, Quentin Willson. Other rare classics confirmed for the event include: a Ferrari 288 GTO, a Lamborghini Miura 400S, a Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing and a Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS.   But you don’t have to own a piece of exotica to take part - the rally is open to other classic cars, MGs to Mini Coopers.
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  UK Restored 1938 BMW 328 in €8 million Classic Car Auction 31 Mar 2015 (News)
  Mulliner (€240,000 to €300,000). Chris Routledge, Managing Partner of Coys, and star of Channel 5's Classic Car Show said: “This year we are offering a fabulous selection of historic cars, ranging from a Porsche 959 Coupe, very much the new darling for Porsche collectors and very rare too, through to a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, one of the greatest German cars of all times.” The 1988 959 Coupe truly is a collector's item and will be a highlight in any important Porsche collection.
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  London Classic Car Show honours Adrian Newey 13 Dec 2014 (News)
  Among the cars that meant so much to him when he was growing up were his father’s Riley RMF – ‘a beautiful thing’ – and a Mini Cooper S, which was the car he learned to drive in. Newey has his own collection of cars and will be bringing along his Jaguar SS100 that he bought ‘as a bag of bits’ and restored. There’ll also be the Ford GT40 that you may have seen him racing at Goodwood Revival.