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  Beaulieu's veteran bus celebrates 40th anniverssary 3 Jul 2018 (News)
  .  This was not the only time Beaulieu’s bus featured in a film, having also appeared in 1975’s Love Among the Ruins, a period TV drama starring Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier and set in Edwardian times. The build of the Veteran bus was commissioned by Edward, Lord Montagu (pictured above), in 1973 to transport visitors between the newly-opened National Motor Museum and Palace House, his home which he opened to the public.
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  First production Lotus Elite to auctioned at NEC show 26 Oct 2016 (News)
  The very first production Lotus Elite, bought new by jazz legend Chris Barber, and recently restored for Channel 4’s For the Love of Cars, is heading for sale. The Elite will be part of Silverstone Auctions Classic Motor Show Sale on 12 November at the NEC, Birmingham. The ‘For the Love of Cars’ production team will be attending the auction to film the sale as it unfolds, with the episode due to be broadcast shortly after on Channel 4.
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  Tiny 1970s British electric vehicle smashes world speed record 19 Jul 2016 (News)
  To put that in perspective, it outpaces modern supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren's 650S, a Porsche 911 Turbo S, Nissan GT-R and even Tesla's incredibly capable P90D electric car. Driven by motoring journalist and television presenter Jonny Smith, the car beat the previous world record, which stood at 10.25 seconds.
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - May 22 May 2015 (News)
  Click here Thursday 14 May £60 M&S voucher when you take out car insurance with Age UK . The deal is for new customers only and runs until 18 May.

  Bryan Johnson to Race Mini Cooper at Croft 28 Jul 2014 (News)
  .”   Brian has appeared as the ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car’ several times on BBC Top Gear’ and heldf the fastest time for most of 2013. James May even went to visit him at his home in Florida, swapping drives of a Tesla Model S with Bryan's 1929 4.5 litre Bentley. Bryan also competed in the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona – finishing an eminently respectable 12 th  in the Daytona Prototype class in a Riley-BMW – and Silverstone Classic Celebrity Challenge.
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  Remember when 1 August meant just one thing? 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  The trade no longer enjoyed the massive August rush, and persuaded the government to change the system in anticipation of the current system (AA51 ABC), due to arrive in 2001. The last S-, T-, V-, W-, X- and Y-registration cars lasted just six months on the market, as the date changed move to twice yearly - April and September. And with it, the magic really disappeared. These days, you don't get the same build-up in the weeks leading up to plate change - and it just sort of happens.
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  Friday concept: Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  In terms of engineering, the Quattro Spyder was relatively straightforward. Power was by the Audi 100's new 2.8-litre V6, and the transmission was a modified version of the quattro's all-wheel drive layout, meaning it would be unique on the market at the time for being a mid-engined 4x4. As for the body and chassis, it was a tubular steel affair, clad in aluminium panels, predicting Audi's subsequent obsession with the lightweight material.
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  Audi Quattro Spyder 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  In terms of engineering, the Quattro Spyder was relatively straightforward. Power was by the Audi 100's new 2.8-litre V6, and the transmission was a modified version of the quattro's all-wheel drive layout, meaning it would be unique on the market at the time for being a mid-engined 4x4. As for the body and chassis, it was a tubular steel affair, clad in aluminium panels, predicting Audi's subsequent obsession with the lightweight material.
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  61-plate: The background info 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  See the table below for the time periods and locations represented by current number plates: Year March - August September - February 2001/2002 Y 51 2002/2003 02 52 2003/2004 03 53 2004/2005 04 54 2005/2006 05 55 2006/2007 06 56 2007/2008 07 57 2008/2009 08 58 2009/2010 09 59 2010/2011 10 60 2011/2012 11 61 2020/2021 20 70 Locations (identified by the first letter of a current number plate) are listed below: Letter Location A Anglia B Birmingham C Wales D Deeside E Essex F East Midlands G Kent/ Sussex H Hampshire/ Dorset K Luton/ Northampton L London M Manchester/ Liverpool N The North O Oxford P Lancashire/ Cumbria R Reading S Scotland V Worcestershire W Western England Y Yorkshire  
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  Latest offers from www.drivethedeal.com 18 Jul 2011 (News)
  Jaguar XF 2.2d SE 4dr Auto £27,829 Saving £3,062 Jaguar XF 2.2d Luxury 4dr Auto £30,499 Saving £3,392 Jaguar XF 2.2d Premium Luxury 4dr Auto £34,059 Saving £3,832 Jaguar XF 2.2d Portfolio 4dr Auto £38,598 Saving £4,393 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto £32,540 Saving £4,430 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Premium Luxury 4dr Auto £35,996 Saving £4,974 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 S Portfolio 4dr Auto £43,850 Saving £6,120 For more offers or for more information on these reductions visit www.drivethedeal.com .    
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  HRDC To Recreate 1963 Touring Car Racing 20 May 2011 (News)
  "Here we had the sight of the then mighty Jaguar Mk2s of Mike Salmon and Peter Sutcliffe, Roy Salvadori and Denny Hulme, Peter Linder and Peter Nocker, battling against Jack Sears and Bo Ljungfeldt in the Willment Cortina GT, while the mighty Galaxies had yet to find their potential. " John Aley and Rauno Aaltonen were in a Mini Cooper (not an 'S'), as were Edward Lewis and Julien Vernaeve in a Westover Racing version. Bill Blydenstein fielded a Vauxhall VX4/90, Dick Jacobs was in an MG 1100, Anita Taylor hustled the Willment Ford Anglia 1200, while the HF Squadra Corse team fielded both Lancia Flavia and Flaminia coupes.
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  'Save' up to £12,000 on Pre-Reg Bargains From Motorpoint 4 Aug 2009 (News)
  This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows and Power Steering. 62.7 MPG (combined) Estate Peugeot 307 1.6 S estate Manual. NOT NEW BUT STILL UNREGISTERED. Only 6 miles at £10,599 - a saving of £4,257*. This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 36.7 MPG (combined) Premium Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Premium Luxury 4dr Auto.
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  Save 65% on a 2 Year Old SAAB at Motorpoint 30 May 2009 (News)
  Only 1 mile at £19,999 - a saving of £7,087 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Cruise Control, CD Autochanger, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering and Traction Control. 33.2 MPG (combined) 4x4 Ssangyong Rexton II 270 S 5dr Manual. NEW. Only 7 miles at £11,999 - a saving of £6,545 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 31.4 MPG (combined) Convertible Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16v Air 2dr Manual. 09 Reg.
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  JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009 12 May 2009 (News)
  Between 8 – 14 June, this bespoke motor show promises to attract more than 350,000 visitors, making it an ideal venue for the UK debut of Jaguar's range-topping models. Jaguar will also display the recently launched XF Diesel S – What Diesel magazine's 'Best Executive Car' for 2009 - featuring a high performance, 3.0-litre diesel engine. This new car is 1.8 seconds quicker than the outgoing 2.7-litre it replaces while producing 10 percent less CO2 with an improved average fuel consumption of 42.0mpg – a 12 percent improvement.
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  Brits buying used cars in record numbers 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  A 57-reg version of the latter is currently available for £10,000 less than an equivalent new model. The average saving used v/s new available at Motorpoint now stands at £5,000 across its current 3,500 stock of cars. Says David Shelton, Managing Director: "It is no surprise that Brits are buying record numbers of used cars, particularly at the moment, with everyone looking to make savings.
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  Caravan Owners providing Student Accommodation 21 Oct 2008 (News)
  * Changing rooms: At a time when the government is relaxing house extension rules, caravan owners appear ahead of the game with a large number of people will using their caravan as the extra room they always wanted on their house. 16% will turn it into a kid's playroom for a bit of peace and quiet and 16% will turn it into a study to help them work from home. Young families in their 30's were most likely to go for the playroom option - 20%, whilst 50 something's were keen to use it as a quiet study - 16%. * Mobile student digs: Some caravan owners (9%) are taking advantage of the shortage of student digs in university towns around the UK and have decided to rent out their caravan as student accommodation.
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  VALUES STILL UNDER PRESSURE IN AUGUST, SAYS BCA 10 Sep 2008 (News)
  Since January, fleet & lease volume 4x4 models have fallen from averaging around 98% to under 85% of CAP Clean, while premium 4x4’s have fallen from a similar highpoint to just under 88% in August. These falls have been more accelerated and larger than has been seen for other fleet & lease stock. Henstock commented “Some of these bigger, premium 4x4 models are starting to look spectacular value for money now.
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  DB6 Made £324,000 at Harrogate Auction 29 Apr 2008 (News)
  All four of the catalogued Bentleys changed hands, with the highest price going to the 1951/69 Bentley MkVI Turbocharged Special at £27,500. The 1937 4.25 Litre Saloon (£24,750), 1988 Mulsanne S (£15,675) and the dilapidated 1956 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Saloon (£10,780) were keenly contested, too. Another restoration project - bearing the highly appropriate registration number XKA1 - the 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster comfortably exceeded its high estimate to fetch £31,900.
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  Two Cheap Cadillacs at Auction Today 21 Nov 2005 (News)
  A 25k mile 2004/53 Mercedes E270CDI Avant Gard Estate stuck at £22,000. And a rare 42k mile 2000X Jaguar S Type 3.0V6 manual bid to £6,125. A 47k mile 02 reg Honda Jazz 1.4SE sold for £5,250. An ex-Motability 228k mile 2002/52 Yaris Verso auto also sold for £5,250. And a 27k mile 03 reg facelift Yaris 1.3 T3 5-dr bid to £4,025.
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  Rover 75 CDTIs Sensible Money at Auction Today 26 Aug 2005 (News)
  While an 80k mile 02 BMW 320CI 2.2 with leather shot past its reserve of £9,750 to sell for £10,400 and a 28k mile 02 reg MINI Cooper S was also dear at £11.650. Probably best buy of the day was a 7k mile 2004/54 reg Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.9D, which sold for £5,850. Coming up:- Monday 29th (Bank Holiday) Fleet & Finance, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Porsche Retail p/xs, Franchised Dealer p/xs, Inchcape no reserve p/xs, West London Nissan p/xs, Reg Vardy p/xs, Hartwell p/xs, Pendragon p/xs.