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  Visitors flock to Race Retro 27 Feb 2018 (News)
  The next Race Retro will be held on 22-24 February 2019. For the latest updates as well as all the highlights from 2018’s event, visit www.raceretro.com .
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 106 XS 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  The XS comes with a 1.4-litre carburettor version of the renowned XU engine, developing 73bhp. That’s not a huge amount, but given the 106’s wafer-thin metalwork, it’s plenty enough to give it a turn of pace that should put a smile on your face. This

  Lightweight Porsches prove popular at auction 18 Oct 2016 (News)
  The sale offered more than just 911s and an example of every transaxle Porsche was available, with all but one selling. Possibly the best on the market, a show-winning 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S sold for £35,440. A remarkable timewarp 1981 Porsche 924, hidden away for the last twenty years, sold for £15,750 and a rare manual 1991 Porsche 928 GT sold for £24,750. In total, 70 per cent of the cars on offer were sold for a total sales of £2.5million. For the full list of results from the Porsche Sale visit silverstoneauctions.com .
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  Supercharged '63 Studebaker Hawk GT For Historics Winter Auction 8 Oct 2016 (News)
  We've seen this 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 Eleanor recreation before. Similar to the star car of 'Gone in 60 Seconds', this one is based on an  original S-Code big-block 390, confirmed by an accompanying Marti Report, putting a dyno-tested 450HP through a TKO 600 five-speed manual box. it's estimated at £78,000 - £88,000. Back down to earth, this immaculately presented Fisher bodied 1952 Chevrolet Styleline de-luxe has Chevrolet's famous 216ci (3.5 litre) ohv 'Stovebolt Six' under the hood and is on sale only due to the passing away of its former owner.
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 340 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  And that means they survived. What nobody was expecting, though, was that they would become a cult car. Yet the 340’s layout, with its rear transaxle, means near 50:50 weight distribution, better than a Porsche 911. Which made it a popular choice with drifters. Not the bad, the drivers who prefer going sideways over going forwards.
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  Rare 1960s Costin-Nathan race car heads to auction 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  It is the original Works Prototype as driven with success by Roger himself in 1966. I’m probably dewy eyed having raced one quite extensively in the 60’s. From a personal angle, the car as an Imp engined GT was a delight to drive, very quick in its class with neutral handling.’ A collaboration between engineer and aerodynamicist Frank Costin and gifted racer and tuner Roger Nathan, work on the Costin-Nathan project began in 1965 with the prototype making its debut at the following January’s Racing Car Show.
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  Stunning Mk1 Mondeo for sale at £1500 25 May 2015 (News)
  ‘Even sections of the factory protective cellophane wrapping to the inner door steps remain intact! An enormously comfortable interior and even inch representative of a 1990’s showroom example, truly exceptional.’ Sounds good, doesn’t it? Under the bonnet, the car is fitted with a 2.0i DOHC 16v four-cylinder engine. With 136bhp and 180Nm of torque, it’s still capable of keeping up with modern traffic – 0-62mph takes 9.2 seconds.
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  Triumph milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Classic 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  As part of the comprehensive infield showcase, the TR Register is aiming to recreate the TR7’s Motor Show launch display from 1975. Classic car enthusiasts will be welcome on the stand throughout the three-day event where they will be able to meet owners and learn more about these magical models over a complimentary cup of tea or coffee.
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  Jensen makes a comeback...again 4 Mar 2015 (News)
  Neither Jensen Group nor JIA is directly connected to the original Jensen Motors, although the new GT will be marketed as an official Jensen model – the first since the launch of the S-V8 in the late ’90s, which ended in failure in 2002. According to Jensen Motors, the GT is the first of two new models set to be launched next year, with its final production levels being dictated by demand.
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  Celebrate 30 years of the Sinclair C5 2 Jan 2015 (News)
  He later claimed that the C5 was intended to fund the development of a much larger, four-seat electric vehicle, which could travel at speeds of up to 80mph. However, the C5’s commercial failure meant that this never happened.  
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  RM's €41 million bonanza in Monaco 12 May 2014 (News)
  .'  Top 10 - RM Auctions, Monaco, 10 May: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C €5,712,000 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I €4,704,000 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS €2,128,000 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider €2,072,000 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 Daytona €1,260,000 1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' Prototype €1,176,000 1966 Brabham-Repco BT20 Formula 1 €1,092,000 1997 Ferrari F50 €907,200 2003 Ferrari Enzo €868,000 1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Speedster €840,000 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S €840,000
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 99 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  Such was its modernity, that when cash-strapped Saab came to replacing it in the late 1970s, it took the 99's centre section, added a new nose and dashboard, and renamed it the 900. And it went on for another 15 years...  But rather like the later 900, there's an inherent sexiness to the 99 in its go-faster versions.
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  Warning: The First KIA 7-Year Warranties Are About To Expire 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  With the KIA 7 Year Warranty still unequalled in the UK and European car markets it is no surprise that the brand continues to set new sales records every year - with 2013's total passing 70,000 for the first time. For full details of Kia's 7 Year Warranty please visit www.kia.co.uk
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  Save more than £4000 on a Range Rover Evoque 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  All cars are supplied by UK main dealers and prices include road tax and delivery to your door.  Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 eD4 S 5dr 2WD £21,280 Saving £2,345 Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS 5dr £23,595 Saving £3,776 * Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 SD4 HSE LUX 5dr Auto £34,710 Saving £5,190 * *The quoted prices include a £1,000 discount which is conditional upon you taking out PCP finance at  5.9% APR Representative  over 18-48 months with 0% - 30% deposit.
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  Preview: Artcurial classic car auction, Paris, 7-8 February 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  Other sale highlights on 7-8 February 1953 Ferrari 166MM by Oblin    estimate €2,900,000 - 3,500,000 1931 Bentley 8-litre Sportsman by Gurney Nutting    estimate €2,500,000 - 3,000,000 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS    estimate €1,500,000 - 2,000,000 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast    estimate €1,500,000 - 1,800,000 1956 Maserati 150S    estimate €1,400,000 - 1,800,000 1924 Isotta-Frascini Tipo 8A by Ramseier estimate €1,400,000 - 1,800,000 1933 Delage D8 S by Pourtout    estimate €1,000,000 - 1,200,000 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ, estimate €750,000 - 1,000,000  
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  This Year's Bug Jam at Santa Pod is 19th-21st July 29 Jun 2013 (News)
  Chart favourites, The Hoosiers headline on Saturday night with a capable supporting cast of 4th Street Traffic and Toploader on the main stage, and Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems with Live PA from Phats & Small in the Dance Zone. Over and above all this is the real reason that enthusiasts travel all over the globe to sample Bug Jam’s unique atmosphere.
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  Classic Mercedes-Benz: a very good investment 13 Mar 2013 (News)
  The value of each model in the database has been charted from the price when new, through the depreciation J-curve and upwards to the present in classic afterlife. Models incorporated into the index range from immortal pre-war models such as the S, SSK and 540K to sports models of the early 1980s. Among rarer prestige models of the 1950s, the legendary 300SL Gull-wing and Roadster are a considerable force in the market place. For the 1960s and 1970s index models include the exclusive 280 SE 3.5 coupe and cabriolet, along with the 'Pagoda' SL 230/250/280 sporting convertibles.
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  RM Auctions breaks records at Amelia Island sale 12 Mar 2013 (News)
  In all, Amelia Island's bell-weather sales showed that 2013's market - so far - is at least holding to 2012 levels, with one or two notable spikes - most notably at the blue-chip end...
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  HRDC Comes to Donington 3 Jun 2012 (News)
  These mini-enduros are joined for the first time by HRDC 'TC65', which should see the return of the mighty 'big banger' Galaxies, Mustangs and Falcons and the feisty 'Homologation Specials' such as the Lotus Cortinas, GTAs, 1800 Beemers and Cooper 'S' Minis, all of which will undoubtedly be sliding, slithering and slugging it out down Donington's buttock-clenching Cramer Curves in fine style! HRDC's regular 30-minute race format remains for 'Grand Touring Greats', 'MGB50' - which will again include classes for selected historic MGs - and finally 'TC63' - the series for early-1960s touring cars.
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  Barons Classic Auction Results, Sandown Park, December 13th 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  Results, Barons Sandown Park, December 13th 2011 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda £28,012 1973 Citroen Dee Ess D Special Decapotable £25,000 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I £18,212 1965 Ford/Lotus Cortina MKI £17,932 1967 Rolls-Royce MPW Saloon £17,932 1971 MG B Roadster £13,116 1998 TVR Chimera £11,044 1974 MG BGT V8 £10,372 1988 Mercedes 300SE £8,412 1959 Triumph TR3 £8,076 1935 Hillman 20/70 4 Door Limousine £8,076 1953 Chevrolet Half Ton Pick Up Series 3 £7,852 1990 Porsche 911 (964) Cabriolet £7,516 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I £6,004 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible £6,004 1991 Nissan Figaro £5,724 1966 Jaguar S-type 3.8 Sports Saloon £5,612 2002 Mercedes CLK 500 £5,388 1963 Triumph TR4 £4,772 1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £4,716 1978 Mercedes 280S £4,604 1996 Mercedes E36 AMG Saloon £3,932 1987 Mercedes 190E Cosworth £3,092 1982 Jaguar XJ12 HE £3,036 1979 Mercedes 450SLC £2,812 1986 Porsche 944 Lux £2,588 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster £2,588 1996 Audi S6 Quattro Avant £2,252 1998 Jaguar XJ3.2 V8 £2,140 1998 BMW 328i Touring £1,592 1993 Mercedes 300CE 24V £1,592 1971/7 Jensen Interceptor SP £1,392 1995 Mercedes E220 £942 1995 BMW 318is Coupe £742 Registration C10 GAU – provisional 2012 Sandown Park sale calendar Classic, Collectors and Sports Cars + Thoroughbred and Prestige Motor Cars Esher Hall - 28th February 2012 Classic, Collectors and Sports Cars + Thoroughbred and Prestige Motor Cars Esher Hall - 17th April 2012 Annual Jaguar Heritage Auction + Other Classic, Collectors and Thoroughbred Cars Surrey Hall - 29th May 2012 Classic, Collectors and Sports Cars + Thoroughbred and Prestige Motor Cars Esher Hall - 17th July 2012 Annual British Heritage Auction + Other Classic, Thoroughbred and Sports Cars Surrey Hall - 18th September 2012 Classic, Collectors and Sports Cars + Thoroughbred and Prestige Motor Cars Esher Hall - 30th October 2012 Annual Yuletide Classic + Thoroughbred, Sports and Prestige Motor Cars Surrey Hall - 18th December 2012 More at Barons