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  • X3 Makes £39k at Top Car Today 12 Jul 2004 (News)
    Supercharged Jags were strong too with £32,600 paid for a 35k mile 02 XKR 4.0 coupe and £32,850 bid for an 03 S-Type 4.2R. Still on Jags, an 8,000 mile 03 XJ6 Sport auto bid to £28,800. The first W211 E Class I’ve seen under £20k was a 47k mile 02 E220CDI Classic auto, sold for £19,500, while a 14k mile 03 E200 1.8 Kompressor Elegance auto bid to £21,200.
  • Plenty of Cheap Cars at Auction Today 11 Jun 2003 (News)
    A 43k unwarranted 2001Y Honda S2000 sold for £17,950; a 14k mile 2001/51 Freelander V6ES sold for £12,675; a 58k mile 2000X BMW 523iSE manual sold for £10,950 and even a 90k mile 99T Jaguar S Type 3.0V6SE auto made £9,250. And there’s always something if I had the time and space. Today it would have been a 92k mile 95M Mercedes W124 E200 auto, sold for £3,000.
  • Big Premiums Stall at Top Car Today 11 Nov 2002 (News)
    You could have had a 47k mile 98S 540 auto for £14,700, or an almost identical 47k mile 98S 535 auto for £13,500. Seduced by an S-Type? A 64k mile 2000V 4.0V8 sold for £14,100. Lusted after a Lotus? A new shape 7,000 mile 2001/51 Elise bid to a provisional £16,100. Promised someone special an SLK? A 44k kilometre 99T 200K six-speed, which has been making regular Top Car appearances, could have been yours and hers for £13,750.
  • Business as Usual at Auction 5 Jun 2002 (News)
    Top bid took it to £2,900 provisional. It wasn’t all like that. The book was spot on for a 92,405 mile 99T S-Type Jag 3.0 litre V6 manual with no extras to speak of but in a fetching shade of light metallic blue. The estimate for 90,000 miles was £9,900. Top bid was £9,575. So reckon it probably came for £9,750.
  • Driven: 2019 Renault Trafic dCi 145 26 Jun 2019 (News)
    In fact, you’d have to cast your eyes back to 2016 to find the Trafic even among the yearly best-sellers. And even then it was still behind key rivals, like the Ford Transit Custom, Volkswagen Transporter and Vauxhall Vivaro. Given its mixed fortunes, it’s perhaps understandable that for 2019 Renault has given the Trafic the most extensive overhaul since it was launched in 2014.
  • Results from Brightwells 21st March Auction of Cars and Toy Cars 31 Mar 2018 (News)
    Estate cars were particularly well-represented with no fewer than three Abbott-bodied Ford Zodiac Estates which raised between £1,100 and £3,100 and four Vauxhall estates including a rare 1960 Velox Friary which made £9,900 and a 1964 Victor FB Deluxe which raised £6,820.
  • Honest John's Deals of the Month - August 24 Aug 2015 (News)
    Simply log onto the firm's website make an appointment.  Click here Monday 3 August Ford is offering £500 off any van or car when you book a test drive. Test Drives must take place before 26 August and vehicles must be contracted and registered before the 31 August to qualify for the discount.
  • Honest John’s deals of April 2 May 2014 (News)
      Click here for our full Money Saving section   Friday 2 May Ford  has cut the price of van parts for older Transit and Transit Connect models as it looks to entice owners of older vans into Ford workshops. Click here Thursday 1 May Subaru  has reduced the price of the BRZ by £2500 .
  • ‘Box of Bits’ Healey BN2 Makes £21,250 at Classic Car Auction 1 Sep 2012 (News)
    Austin Mini Mayfair,1987D, 10k miles £4,000s MGB Roadster, 1965C, 91k miles £5,200s Alfa Romeo 1750 Duetto Spider, 1967E, 43k miles £12,000s Jaguar XJ8 3.5SE, 2004/53 reg, 112k miles £4,800s Mercedes SL60 AMG, 1995N, 31k miles £16,000s Triumph TR3A IRS, 1966D, 21k miles £12,250s Jaguar 3.8 Mk II, 1962, 64k miles £27,000s Ferrari 308 GT4 SII, 1978S, 42k miles £16,000s Maserati 4200 V8 Spider, 2002/51, 68k miles £12,000s BMW 330Ci Sport cabrio, 2003/52, 11k miles £12,250s Porsche 911 930 3.2 Carrera Targa, 1988, 35k miles £14,500s Triumph TR4 Surrey Top, 1962, 89k miles £10,200s Mercedes SL55 AMG F1 Pack, 2004, 32k miles £30,000s FIAT 507 Torpedo Tourer, 1926, 5k miles £19,500s Ferrari 308GTS QV, 1983A, 50k miles £17,500s Bentley Continental Convertible, 1991, 33k miles £53,000s Aston Martin DB5, 1964, 22k miles £300,000s Porsche 356B cabrio, 1960, 68k miles £35,000s AC Cobra Mk IV Lightweight, 1990, 5k miles £72,500s Aston Martin Virage V8 Coupe, 1996, 30k miles £32,000s Chevrolet Corvette C3, 1979, 73k miles £8,000s Austin Mini Cooper, 1968F, 10k miles £6,250s Rover 90 manual 1958, 63k miles £5,900s Ford Lotus Cortina Aeroflow, 1965, 104k miles, £37,500s MGC Roadster, 1968, 743 miles n/w, £13,500s Rover 100 manual, 1960, 14k miles n/w £8,000s Porsche 911 930 Supersport, 1986, 54k miles £18,500s Alvis 12/70 Competition (hand built), 1939, 6k miles £86,000s Ford Thunderbird, 1957, 35k miles £24,750s Austin Healey 100/4 BN2 M Spec, 1956, MNW, £31,500s Ferrari 348TS, 1992J, 49k miles £19,000s Lotus Evora 2, 2010/60 reg, 14k miles £26,500s TVR 2500M (for resto), 1976R, 61k miles £3,000s Austin Healey 100/6 BN2 (part rest), 1956,MNW, £21,250s Porsche 944 cabrio, man, 1990G, 175k miles £2,800s Austin A34 two door, 1959, 92k miles £1,900s Bentley S3, 1965C, 60k miles £14,250s BMW 2002 Tii, 1973M, 53k miles £15,500s Mercedes Benz R117 300SL, 1987D, 157k miles £5,600s   Next Historics Auction at Brooklands 24 th November 2012.
  • 450 Cars Racing at Castle Combe 16th - 17th June 9 Jun 2012 (News)
    Saltford's Steven Jensen who secured his first win of the year in the circuit's Formula Ford 1600 championship at the last event. Although Jensen has a nine point championship lead the three other race winning drivers are snapping at his heels and one tiny error could change the complexion of the standings completely.
  • Former F1 and Touring Car Aces Line Up For Silverstone Classic 14 Jul 2011 (News)
    John Cleland, BTCC champion in 1989 and 1995, will race in the E-type Challenge, while BTCC race winners Paul Radisich (Elva Mk7), Mike Jordan (Lotus Cortina) and Patrick Watts (Ford Mustang) are all competing. Radisich also won the FIA World Touring Car Cup in 1993 and 1994. Other drivers with a BTCC campaign under their belt include Andy Middlehurst (Lotus 25), Charlie Butler-Henderson (Cooper T56) and Tony Crudgington (Chevrolet Corvette), while the story comes right up to date with 2011 BTCC contender Rob Austin racing his Arrows A4 in Grand Prix Masters.
  • Croft Circuit Presents Official Calendar For 2011 Season 12 May 2011 (News)
    Photo by Tony Todd ( www.tonytodd.co.uk ) shows race machinery coming to Croft Circuit in 2011 including, left to right, Dynojet Toyota Avensis British Touring Car, Swan Yamaha British Superbike, historic March Formula Atlantic and, back row, Ginetta G55, historic Jaguar E-type and historic Ford Escort. Fans can further keep in touch with what’s happening at Croft Circuit via the Twitter page www.twitter.com/croftsupporters and even ‘own’ a little bit of it by joining the Supporters Club.
  • Sportscar Racing, Castle Combe, Monday 30th August 19 Aug 2010 (News)
     Fisher is also due to appear alongside his younger brother Felix in the circuit's Formula Ford 1600 Championship race which has seen Felix involved in a pair of consecutive incidents with 2009 champion, Ben Norton from Bratton. Along with the now dominant championship leader, Marcus Allen, Fisher and Norton have been the fastest men on the track and would be at the head of the points table were it not for two similar accidents with  each other at the last two meetings.
  • Exciting Christmas Crackers in Barons December Auction 20 Nov 2009 (News)
    In addition to the ultimate gift for a classic racer, the ex-Jo Siffert Chevron B19 (see separate news item), there is also the ideal present for a classic rallying enthusiast: a freshly created 1972 Ford Escort Mexico works replica. Built from a rust-free Mexico road car to compete in road rallies such as the Euro Classic, this car has successfully completed its first road rally around Scotland as a faultless shake down event.
  • Motorpoint Deals All Under £10k 22 Dec 2008 (News)
    Only 12,228 miles at £5,999 – a saving of £8,694on list price new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 37.2 MPG (combined) Small Cars Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style [Climate] 5dr Manual. 57 Reg. Only 10,117 miles at £5,699 – a saving of £4,494 on list price new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 47.1 MPG (combined) Renault Clio 1.2 TCE Dynamique 5dr Manual. 08 Reg.
  • MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 19-21 JULY 17 Jul 2007 (News)
    Gowrings Mobility will be displaying the ISOFIX seat in its Renault Kangoo at the Mobility Roadshow, Kemble on 19-21 July on Stand MM6, where visitors will also be able to see the entire range of vehicles as well as test-drive them. Gowrings Mobility is also launching its ‘New Design 2007’ Ford Connect conversion at the Mobility Roadshow. Accommodating up to one wheelchair user and four seated passengers, the Gowrings Mobility Connect is unique in the fact that it is the only Ford-approved wheelchair accessible vehicle in the UK.
  • Blinding Sale at Blackbushe Today 25 Apr 2005 (News)
    Convertibles: 21k mile Y reg Audi TT 180 Roadster £14,350 34k mile 03 reg Audi TT 225 Roadster (baseball seats) £15,900 49k mile 2000X BMW Z3 1.9 £9,000 33k mile 2002/51 BMW Z3 3.0 £13,400 45k mile Y reg BMW 330CI convertible with hardtop £18,800 9k mile 03 reg Ford Street Ka Luxury (leather, a/c, CD) £7,000 13k mile 92 reg Honda S2000 GT Roadster (hardtop) £17,000 38k mile 2002/51 Mazda MX5 1.8, leather £8,300 75k mile Y reg Mercedes SLK200 manual £10,200 53k mile 2001/51 Mercedes SLK200 manual (scruffy) £11,900 63k mile 2001X Mercedes SLK230 auto £12,200 41k mile Y reg Mercedes SKK230 auto £14,500 13k mile 2001/51 Mercedes SLK230 auto £15,000 77k mile 2000W Mercedes S320 3.2V6 £15,300 25k mile 2002/52 Mercedes SL500 £45,300 5k mile 03 reg Mercedes SL55 AMG £66,000 provisional (£65kp) 20k mile 2001/51 MGF 1.8i £5,700 21k mile 2001/51 MGF 1.8 £5,800 15k mile Y reg MGF 1.8 VVC 160: £6,000 25k mile 2002/52 MGTF 135 £7,225 (Pendragon Sale) 11k mile 2001/51 MGF 160 Trophy (in yellow) £8,100 54k mile 03 reg MGTF 1.6 115 £8,400 39k mile Y reg Peugeot 306 1.8SE convertible £5,750 83k mile 2002/52 Peugeot 206 CC 2.0SE £7,450 41k mile Y reg Peugeot 206 CC 1.6 £7,650 30k mile 2001/51 Peugeot 206CC 2.0SE £9,025 2 x 8k mile Renault Megane DCI 120 Privilege CC £15,000 each 50k mile 2001/51 SAAB 9-3 2.0SE Turbo convertible £11,600 11k mile 03 reg Toyota MR2 SMT with leather £11,700 51k mile Y reg VW Golf 2.0 convertible £8,400 Other cars sold in other halls today: 127k mile 98R BMW 520iSE auto £3,350 provisional 68k mile 97R BMW 523iSE auto £5,800 55k mile 2001Y BMW X5 3.0d Sport ‘Exclusive’ £24,300 (£22,400p) 2 x 21k mile 03 reg Ford Ka 1.3 ohc in silver £3,300 and £3,400 10k mile 2004/54 Honda Accord 2.2i CDTI Exec estate £17,500p 77k mile 95N Jaguar XJ6 3.2 auto, half leather £2,900 provisional 18k mile 04 reg Mazda RX8 231PS, leather, satnav £18,600 68k mile Y reg Mercedes W210 E320CDI £11,100 provisional 72k mile 2003/53 Mercedes W211 E320CDI Avant-Garde £20,900 6k mile 04 reg MG ZT 260 2.6 manual £14,000 (£13,400p) 87k mile 98R Rover 2.0i Sterling auto £975 30k mile 02 reg Skoda Octavia TDI 90 Ambiente £6,350 80k mile 2000V VW Bora 2.0SE £3,150 30k mile 2003/52 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic £26,900 Please remember, at Belle Vue on Wednesday 27th April there will be a special sale of disability modified ex-Motability MPVs and vans (for info call Mike Whittaker on 0161 230 6000).
  • Entries open for Pride of Ownership final at NEC classic motor show 30 Jul 2019 (News)
    John’s 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Microbus saw off competition from Rob Sargent’s 1969 Ford Cortina Savage, Paul Clappison’s 1972 MGB GT, and Simon McNamara’s 1983 VW Golf GTi Mk1. The Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership takes place twice a year with the autumn edition at the Classic Motor Show and the spring final at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show.
  • Prices of second-hand cars plunge as dealers struggle to make profit 13 Jun 2019 (News)
    age=3&l=&s=PriceAsc">as little as £8000 , while a Kia Sportage of the same age can be found for just £9000 . Two-year-old Ford Fiesta models can be bought for  less than £6500 , while even premium cars are being discounted heavily. A three-year-old BMW Z4 will cost you 
    Silverstone Classic 2019: Minis set for Silverstone party 1 Feb 2019 (News)
    As well as honouring the Mini in record-breaking style, this year’s Silverstone Classic is also marking Bentley’s centenary and 50 years of the Ford Capri. The track programme also features evocative retro races for prized Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 single-seaters for the very first time. Full details of all tickets (which must be purchased in advance) – as well as hospitality packages and weekend festival camping – can be found on the official www.silverstoneclassic.com website.
 

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