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  Big Stuff Behind Book at Auction 30 Jul 2007 (News)
  While £5,350 was all anyone could really expect for a 99k mile Audi A4 1.8T 163 with the dreaded Multitronic box. Here’s the list. As usual, ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means provisional bid. ‘n/w’ means miles not warranted. ‘dmg’ means damaged. ‘d/r’ means damaged/repaired. Audi A4 1.8T 163 Multitronic, 2002/52, 99k miles £5,350s BMW 320d SE, 04 reg, 136k miles £7,000s BMW M3 convertible, 05 reg, 25k miles £25,200s BMW M3 convertible, 05 reg, 17k miles £28,000s BMW E60 520i 2.2 SE, 04 reg, 86k miles £10,400s BMW 730d Sport auto, satnav, 2005/55, 35k miles £25,900s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style Climate 3-dr, 06 reg, 10k miles £5,000s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style Climate 3-dr, 06 reg, 6k miles £5,200s Ford Fiesta 1.6 Style auto 3-dr no a/c, 05 reg, 14k miles £4,400p Ford Escort 1.6iCL estate, alys, 1997R, 82k miles n/w £650s Ford Galaxy TD 90 LX, 2001/51, 38k miles £5,800s Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 auto, 04 reg, 98k miles £4,750s Jaguar S-Type 2.5 V6 Sport auto, sat, 2005/55, 47k miles £14,600s Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 auto, 04 reg, 25k miles £8,250s Mercedes SL500, satnav, 04 reg, 49k miles £33,750p Range Rover 2.9TD6 auto, 04 reg, 75k miles £17,500s Rover 75 2.0CDTI Connoisseur Tourer, 04 reg, 61k miles £5,400s Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2D-4D, 2006/55, 19k miles £11,200s Toyota Celica 190 T-Sport, 05 reg, 14k mils £11,800s VW Golf 2.0GT TDI 140 5-dr, 05 reg, 71k miles £9,500s Volvo S40 2.0d SE (bad paint), 06 reg, 44k miles £10,150s Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, 04 reg, 38k miles £19,000s Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in August Wednesday 1st August 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Hitachi Finance, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, General Section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Renault Financial Services, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Touring car titans set for Silverstone sale 27 Jun 2018 (News)
  This fast Ford carries an estimate of £90,000 to £105,000. Next up is a 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution.
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  MS-RT unveils race spec Transit Custom 22 Mar 2018 (News)
  Motor sport specialist MS-RT is launching a high octane version of the Ford Transit Custom. The sport van will go on sale in May and feature sport-tuned suspension, OZ Racing alloys and a racing bodykit. Prices will start in the region of £30,000, before VAT. Inspired by Ford’s works-backed rally team M-Sport, the MS-RT Transit Custom's exterior styling includes a full front bumper and grill replacement with integrated factory fog lamps, front diffuser, wide body arch extensions, and rear spoiler, all of which are manufactured by MS-RT at its UK factory in Pontypool, South Wales.
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  Happy Birthday: Jaguar XJ40 7 Oct 2016 (News)
  The XJ40’s angular styling was subjective. To Jaguar purists, it had lost the brand’s trademark feline curves, the profile of which was originally designed to replicate the swooping lines of the big cat that bore the same name.
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  Star Deals From Motorpoint 5 Nov 2008 (News)
  Only 5,029 miles at £7,999 – a saving of £9,448 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering and Traction Control. 39.2 MPG (combined) Small Cars Peugeot 308 1.4 VTI S 5dr Manual. 57 Reg. Only 3,772 miles at £7,999 – a saving of £6,001 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 43.5 MPG (combined) Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Design 5dr Manual. 57 Reg.
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  Historics Auction Results 24th November 2018 24 Nov 2018 (News)
  I £37,000-£44,000 £35,500 P 259 1991 Range Rover CSK £38,000-£43,000 £59,360 inc 260 2007 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner £36,000-£44,000 £29,500 P 261 2009 Aston DBS Volante £79,000-£92,000 £77,000 P 262 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR £240k-£290k £240,000 P 263 1959 Lancia Flaminia Touring £95,000-£120,000 withdrawn 264 1974 Lamborghini Espada £78,000-£90,000 £89,600 inc 265 1994 Porsche 928 GTS £37,000-£43,000 £51,520 inc 266 1973 Intermeccanica Indra £78,000 - £88,000 £68,000 P 267 2011 Mercedes SLS Coupé £130k-£155k £132,000 P 268 1928 Sunbeam 20HP rally car £125k-£135k £95,000 P 269 1961 Austin Mini No reserve £8,512 inc 270 1975 Jensen Interceptor III £67,000-£74,000 £69,000 P 271 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Lbl £32,000-£36,000 £31,000 P 272 1967 Chevrolet Camaro £44,000-£48,000 £41,000 P 273 2008 Mercedes CLK Black Ed £85,000-£105,000 £75,000 P 274 1988 Jaguar Lister XJS (7 litre) £52,000-£60,000 £40,000 P 275 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE £70,000-£80,000 £75,040 P 276 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo £89k-£105k £82,000 P 277 1989 Porsche 930 Speedster £195k-£225k £180,000 P 278 1964 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 £55,000-£65,000 £48,000 P 279 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I £66,000-£73,000 £61,000 P 280 1973 Porsche 911 T £49,000-£58,000 £43,000 P 281 1978 Ford Escort Mk. II £75,000-£90,000 £53,000 P 282 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB £55,000-£65,000 £40,000 P 283 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster £80k-£100k £89,600 inc 284 1969 Jaguar E-Type SII rdstr £68,000-£75,000 £44,000 P 285 1986 Porsche 911/ 935 £145k-£170k £133,000 P 286 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series II £58,000-£68,000 £44,000 P 287 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE £11,000-£14,000 £11,000 P 288 1991 Honda NSX £40,000-£46,000 £35,000 P 289 1994 Mercedes-Benz S 500 No reserve £6,620 inc 290 1964 Alvis TD21 Saloon S III No reserve £11,200 inc 291 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk.
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  New 1.6 and 2.0 Litre PSA/Ford Diesels 19 Feb 2003 (News)
  This is the straight news release about these important new engines:- PSA Peugeot Citroën and Ford Motor Company Unveil New Common Rail Diesel Engines Developed in Second Phase of Cooperation PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Ford Motor Company are introducing two new common rail direct injection diesel engines in the second phase of their cooperative venture.
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  Cheap Sedicis at Auction Today 12 Sep 2007 (News)
  But there is no extra charge for using Debit cards, cheques supported by a My BCA account card, bank drafts or telegraphic transfers. Here’s the list. As usual, ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means provisional bid. ‘n/s’ means not sold. ‘n/w’ means miles not warranted. ‘dmg’ means damaged. ‘d/r’ means damaged/repaired.
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  Bullitt Mustang to make European debut at Goodwood 29 Jun 2018 (News)
  The iconic Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in classic film Bullitt that was presumed lost until recently will make its first appearance outside of the USA at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The 1968 Ford Mustang GT was uncovered in the USA earlier this year. Now the car will complete the 1.16-mile Goodwood Hillclimb course on 12-15 July. Resurfacing after more than three decades in storage, owner Sean Kiernan worked with Ford to revive the movie star car and it was unveiled at the 2018 North American Auto Show, Detroit, in January.
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  Save over £6,000 on a pre-reg car from Motorpoint 14 Jul 2010 (News)
  With waiting times for new vehicles at franchised dealers as much as 12 weeks, pre-reg sales have become a popular alternative, with customers snapping models such as the Ford Focus 1.8 FFV Style, which is available for only £9,999 (a saving of £6,446), in their droves. Motorpoint currently with a wide range of pre-reg vehicles in stock, ranging from the sleek Renault Megane 1.5 dCi 106 Dynamique 3dr Coupe [Climate Pack] for £13,599 (a saving of £6,446) to the executive Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LS 4dr for £9,999 (a saving of £4,726).
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  Hidden Heroes: Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 Twin Spark 6 Dec 2019 (News)
  .  It came at a time when Alfa was on a roll, with the build quality and dynamics of its cars matching their handsome looks, while keen pricing made the 147 a viable alternative to mainstream hatches such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra as well as more obvious rivals such as the Audi A3. The bulk of sales went to the 1.6 Twin Spark - with 120bhp, it was livelier than most 1.6s on the market at the time and it was keenly priced, too.
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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)
  Thought to be largely complete, it is estimated to fetch £25,000-£30,000 and comes with a highly-prized Hewland Mk5 gearbox and Ford-based Twin-Cam engine in pieces. Despite its short career, the Costin-Nathan was a capable racer. Surviving examples showcase Costin's unique talent for designing lightweight and very aerodynamic racers.
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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
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  New Book About Morgan Plus Eight 10 Jul 2009 (News)
  During its life the design remained fundamentally unchanged, although a process of gradual evolution saw a number of detailed changes The Plus 8 finally bowed out in 2004, to be replaced in the Morgan line-up by the Ford V6-engined Roadster, using many of the Plus 8's body parts and Morgan's traditional construction methods. Here is a celebration of the Morgan Plus 8, featuring a wealth of archive and specially commissioned studio photography.
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  Demand for 4 x 4s soars says Motorpoint 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  The favourite model among customers has been Ssangyong, with Motorpoint selling dozens in recent weeks thanks to offers such as a 09-Reg Ssangyong Kyron 2.0 S for £8,999 -£1,000 cheaper than the new shape entry-level Ford Fiesta. Also proving equally popular is the 09-Reg Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi for £11,999 or the 08-Reg Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD for £10,999 - both of which offer savings of over £6,500 on equivalent new models from franchised dealers.
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  XK150 Resto Project Makes £18,743 at Barons Auction 31 Mar 2009 (News)
  That restoration can now be completed by the new owner. 70% of the cars on offer found new homes, including the charming 1967 Ford Anglia Deluxe which, formerly owned by MGM Studios, has appeared in a number of period films and television programmes. At £2,130, it sold for well above the £1,000-£1,500 estimate.
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  02 reg Audi A4 2.0 Auto From £5,999 27 May 2005 (News)
  www.cargiant.co.uk has 4,207 cars in stock this weekend, including:- 51 reg VW Passat 1.8TSE: from £3,999* 51 reg BMW 520i 2.2 a/c, alys: from £5,999* 51 reg Jaguar X-Type 2.5SE lthr, a/c: from £6,999* 51 reg Peugeot 307 1.6GLX, a/c, alys: from £4,999* 51 reg VW Sharan 1.9TDI SL: from £7,999* 02 reg Audi A4 2.0 Auto; from £5,999* 02 reg Focus 1.4LX 5-dr: from £3,999* 02 reg Mondeo 2.0LX 5-dr a/c: from £3,499* 02 reg Mercedes A140 Classic: from £5,999* 02 reg Mercedes C180 2.0 Classic auto: from £9,499* 02 reg Renault Clio 1.4S Expression: from £2,999* 02 reg VW Passat TDI S estate auto: from £5,999* 02 reg Rover 75 3.0CDT Club auto, a/c: from £3,999* 02 reg Honda Civic 1.4SE, a/c: from £4,799* 02 reg Freelander TD4 ES 5-dr, lthr, a/c: from £7,999* 02 reg SAAB 9-3 2.0T SE, lthr, a/c: from £5,999* 02 reg BMW 318i 2.0 143ps: from £6,999* 02 reg Scenic 1.8 Expression: from £3,999* 52 reg VW Golf 1.9SDI E 5-dr: from £4,999* 52 reg Peugeot 406 2.0HDI GLX: from £4,999* 52 reg Avensis 1.8GS, a/c: from £4,599* 52 reg new Vectra 2.0DTI LS: from £4,999* 52 reg Picasso 2.0HDI SX, a/c: from £4,399* 03 reg Corsa 1.2 Club Easytronic: from £3,999* 03 reg Honda Accord 2.0SE, a/c: from £7,799* 03 reg Ford Ka 1.3 ohc Style: from £3,799* 03 reg new Nissan Micra 1.0E 3-dr: from £3,799* 53 reg FIAT Punto 1.2 Active: from £3,599* 53 reg Astra Club 1,6: from £4,599* 53 reg Toyota Yaris 1.0 T2 3-dr: from £4,999* 04 reg VW Polo 1.2S 3-dr (low mileage): from £5,999* 54 reg MGTF 1.6 (low mileage): from £8,999* These and 4,174 more cars at www.cargiant.co.uk
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  02 reg Audi A4 2.0 Auto From £5,999 27 May 2005 (News)
  www.cargiant.co.uk has 4,207 cars in stock this weekend, including:- 51 reg VW Passat 1.8TSE: from £3,999* 51 reg BMW 520i 2.2 a/c, alys: from £5,999* 51 reg Jaguar X-Type 2.5SE lthr, a/c: from £6,999* 51 reg Peugeot 307 1.6GLX, a/c, alys: from £4,999* 51 reg VW Sharan 1.9TDI SL: from £7,999* 02 reg Audi A4 2.0 Auto; from £5,999* 02 reg Focus 1.4LX 5-dr: from £3,999* 02 reg Mondeo 2.0LX 5-dr a/c: from £3,499* 02 reg Mercedes A140 Classic: from £5,999* 02 reg Mercedes C180 2.0 Classic auto: from £9,499* 02 reg Renault Clio 1.4S Expression: from £2,999* 02 reg VW Passat TDI S estate auto: from £5,999* 02 reg Rover 75 3.0CDT Club auto, a/c: from £3,999* 02 reg Honda Civic 1.4SE, a/c: from £4,799* 02 reg Freelander TD4 ES 5-dr, lthr, a/c: from £7,999* 02 reg SAAB 9-3 2.0T SE, lthr, a/c: from £5,999* 02 reg BMW 318i 2.0 143ps: from £6,999* 02 reg Scenic 1.8 Expression: from £3,999* 52 reg VW Golf 1.9SDI E 5-dr: from £4,999* 52 reg Peugeot 406 2.0HDI GLX: from £4,999* 52 reg Avensis 1.8GS, a/c: from £4,599* 52 reg new Vectra 2.0DTI LS: from £4,999* 52 reg Picasso 2.0HDI SX, a/c: from £4,399* 03 reg Corsa 1.2 Club Easytronic: from £3,999* 03 reg Honda Accord 2.0SE, a/c: from £7,799* 03 reg Ford Ka 1.3 ohc Style: from £3,799* 03 reg new Nissan Micra 1.0E 3-dr: from £3,799* 53 reg FIAT Punto 1.2 Active: from £3,599* 53 reg Astra Club 1,6: from £4,599* 53 reg Toyota Yaris 1.0 T2 3-dr: from £4,999* 04 reg VW Polo 1.2S 3-dr (low mileage): from £5,999* 54 reg MGTF 1.6 (low mileage): from £8,999* These and 4,174 more cars at www.cargiant.co.uk
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  Used Car Buyer Subscription Offer 11 Jun 2004 (News)
  Not only are they better maintained, but they offer the worldly buyer savings as high as £2,000 on volume models like the Ford Focus and up to £5,000 on a prestige vehicles from BMW or Mercedes. For example, a 2001 registered BMW 530i Sport would normally sit on a forecourt at £22,400 with average mileage, but double the mileage to 70,000 and the buyer saves an astonishing £4,600 as the price drops to £17,800.