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  Croft Circuit revs up for historic RAC rally action 28 Oct 2011 (News)
    The recreation is acknowledged as one of the ‘blue riband’ events for Europe’s booming historic rallying scene with close to 100 crews set to contest the event in a mouth-watering line-up of competition-tuned Ford Escort MKIs and MKIIs, Porsche 911s, Vauxhall Chevette HSRs, Lancia Stratos and Fulvias, Saab 96s and Mini Coopers as well as other favourite models of cars from the era.   And now Croft, the North East’s premier motor sport venue located just south of Darlington off the A167, can release more details about its much anticipated R.A.C Rally date (Sat 3 Dec).
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  Packed starting grids at Croft Circuit this weekend 9 Sep 2011 (News)
    Countdown begins to Croft’s R.A.C Rally stage Meanwhile Croft Circuit, the North East’s premier motor racing venue, is counting down to its stage of this year’s high-profile Roger Albert Clark historic car rally featuring a mouth-watering entry of many of the machines that wowed the nation on the RAC rallies of old during the Sixties through to the early Eighties.   Ford Escort MK1s and 2s, Vauxhall Chevettes, Porsche 911s, Opel Asconas, Saab 96s, Mini Coopers and even the odd Lancia Stratos, Renault 5 Turbo and Talbot Sunbeam are among the expected entries for the four-day event – regarded as one of the finest of its kind in the world and which stops off at Croft on the afternoon of Saturday 3 December.
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  Retro Weekend Coming Up at Croft Circuit 2 Jul 2011 (News)
    “Nostalgia Weekend of course follows two more ‘blue riband’ events for Croft, the British Superbike and British Touring Car championships, and shows again we really are capable of hosting the very best in UK motor sport here in the North East." Picture above shows a Ford Mustang in spectacular sideways action during Croft's Nostalgia Weekend event in 2010.    Fans can further keep in touch with what’s happening at Croft Circuit online via Facebook (look up CroftCircuit), Twitter www.twitter.com/croftsupporters and even ‘own’ a little bit of the circuit by joining the Supporters Club.
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  Barons final call for entries for February 8th classic auction 25 Jan 2011 (News)
  Barons’ MD, Laurence Sayers-Gillan, said, “2010 was a strong year for Barons, with some fantastic results at all levels, ranging from the ‘time warp’ MKI Ford Escort that sold for £8,000, up to the ‘lost’ David Brown Aston Martin DB MKIII, which went for double estimate, at £206,000. We’re now looking forward to kicking off our sale calendar on February 8th, and are still taking entries for this auction.
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  Healey 100/4 Makes £43,600 at barons 15 Feb 2010 (News)
  Results, Barons, February 9th 1956 Austin Healey 100 /4 Le Mans £43,594 1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 DHC £40,241 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Coupe £21,244 1964 Jaguar E-Type S1 FHC £20,685 1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Saloon £14,204 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II £12,863 1972 Triumph TR6 £8,393 1970 Jensen Interceptor II £8,057 1969 Daimler V8 250 Saloon £6,940 1996 Rover Mini Cooper Sport £6,716 1955 Lincoln (Ford) Capri Sedan £6,158 1977 Bristol 412 £6,046 1967 Austin Healey Sprite MKIV £5,878 1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0 £5,375 1960 Vauxhall Velox £4,481 1971 MG (BL) Midget MKIII £4,258 1976 Mercedes 350SL £3,699 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit £3,364 1965 Panhard BT 24 £3,029 1981 Daimler (Jaguar) S3 VDP £2,805 1990 Mercedes 300CE £2,805 1995 Mercedes E220 £2,526 1995 Mercedes E320 £2,470 1955 Lambretta LD125 £2,246 1994 Daimler (Jaguar) 4.0 Saloon £1,911 1989 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo £1,743 1972 BMC Vanden Plas 1300 Princess £1,588 1975 Datsun 260Z £1,338 1989 TVR S2 Convertible £988 1982 Porsche 924 Cabriolet £888 Registration Number 296 ENV £782  
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 2nd to 9th AUGUST 2 Aug 2007 (News)
  Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE 5dr Automatic NEW AT £43,999 SAVING OF £3,851 ABS, AirBags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Seats, Electric Windows, Heated Seats, Hybrid TV, Parking Sensors, Power Steering, Premium leather interior, Radio CD player, Satellite Navigation, Traction Control, and Alloy wheels. Available in a choice of colours. STAR VANS Ford Transit 350 LWB Fwd Medium Roof Van TDCi NEW AT £15,599 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £9,552 Air Bags, Bulkhead (Full), Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, Side Door, and Twin Passenger Seat.
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  Savings up to £11,288 at Motorpoint 21 Jun 2007 (News)
  Estate Sector Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.5 DCi Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £10,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £5,756 These models are fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, Traction Control, and 17" alloy wheels. Available in a choice of colours. People Carriers Ford Galaxy 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5dr Manual NEW AT £17,999 SAVING OF £4,656 These models are equipped with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Parking Sensors, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and 16" alloy wheels.
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  Plymouth - Dakar £100 Banger Rally 22 Aug 2002 (News)
  The Lada Riva and its derivatives is perhaps the world’ best selling car of all time, a higher figure than the Beetle or Model T Ford and while not good, they are not as bad people say they are. In addition what other car can be bought for around £100 and will give reliable service and average fuel economy? Q.What do your work colleagues think of this?
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  Click for more info Monday 24 October  Get £50 in-store vouchers when you buy M&S premier car insurance. The deal ends on 31 October and is only available to new customers who buy their car insurance direct from Marks and Spencer. Click for more info Friday 21 October  Save 20 per cent on your car insurance with a Nextbase dash camera.
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  Wheeler Dealer Restoration Book Out 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  .” The full list of the ten cars featured in the manual is as follows: As well as these five, the manual covers: Lamborghini Urraco S Land Rover Discovery Subaru Impreza WRX Amphicar Willys MB Jeep Author, Chris Randall is a freelance motoring journalist, regularly contributing to magazines and websites such as Car Mechanics, Classic Car Weekly, Total 911, and Honestjohn.co.uk amongst others.
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  Cropredy Bridge Garage - Jensen Specialists 11 Nov 2013 (News)
  Cropredy Bridge Garage manufactures the latest incarnation of the Interceptor - Jensen International Automotive (JIA)’s Interceptor R. This car has received plenty of column inches during the past couple of years since launch, as it's a thoroughly updated Interceptor powered by a modern American V8 engine, with modern brakes and suspension upgrades.
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  Unimog: Behind The Wheel 13 May 2013 (News)
  There's still a similar version now – the Unimog Black Edition with 286PS and 1100Nm of torque plus the entertainment and sat nav system from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Unimog's abilities are increasingly being recognised by operators in the UK. Northamptonshire Fire Service now runs a Unimog U5000 complete with a crane that specialises in animal and inland water rescues while they model has also found favour with tree surgeons, utility companies and with councils looking for serious snow ploughs and gritters.
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  Michelin Launches Two New High Performance Winter Tyres 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  First off, Michelin’s new 295/30 R20 Pilot Alpin PA4s fitted to Porsche’s latest 3.8 Carrera S. So that’s 400PS from an overhanging pendulum of a rear engine through the latest Porsche PDK autobox  onto the snow via the back wheels alone. Michelin had pitched its new tyre against Pirelli’s Sottozero, and its guys reckoned they were lapping 2 seconds faster.
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  Mexican built FIAT 500 1.4 MultiAir For USA. 21 Nov 2010 (News)
  Specifically, some of the major adaptations for the USA are: body structure redesigned to increase crash resistance; suspension modified for the USA market to simultaneously maintain the Fiat 500's agility and ensure that its passenger compartment is comfortable and quiet during long journeys;   more than 20 specific modifications/additions to the body components to reduce noise, vibrations and harshness (NVH); new anti-lock braking system (ABS) with front brake callipers redesigned for optimum performance; fuel tank increased to 10.5 gallons; heating and cooling system redesigned for climate extremes; driver and front passenger seats redesigned with a new armrest and new cushions to improve comfort over long distances; new front seats fitted with the Easy Entry system; new steering wheel controls and steering effort calibration optimised to increase directional stability at highway speeds; new high quality BOSE® Energy Efficient Series audio system with six speakers and subwoofer.
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  Baron's British Heritage Auction 8th September at Sandown Park 31 Aug 2009 (News)
  September 8th sale entries (as at 31.8.09): British Heritage •  1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante £24000-27000 •  1996 Austin (Rover) Mini Cooper 35 £5300-6000 •  1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 2+2 £29000-32000 •    1958 Austin Healey Frog-Eye Sprite £7500-9000 •  1979 Austin Mini 1000 £2250-3000 •  1983 Daimler S3 4.2 Sovereign £1500-2500 •  1959 Jaguar 3.4 Sports saloon £14000-16000 •  1968 Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 4.2 Roadster £34000-40000 •  1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual £27000-30000 •  1973 S3 E-Type FHC £12000-14000 •  1995 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (X300) £2500-3500 •    1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 £4000-5000 •  1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive £1500-2000 •  1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3000-4000 •  1967 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus £38000-45000 •  1995 Land Rover Defender 300tdi Soft Top £7500-8500 •  1993 Land Rover Range Rover ‘Classic’ 4.2 LSE £4500-5500 •  1959 MG TF1500-LHD £19000-22000 •  1961 MG MGA 1600 FHC £5500-6500 •  1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A £750-1500 •  1964 Triumph TR4 £9000-11000 •  1973 Triumph TR6 £7000-8000 •  1968 Wolseley Hornet £2000-3000 Other entries •  1986 BMW M,5351 Auto Saloon £2000-3000 •  1918 Buick e Six 49 Tourer £17000-20000 •  1967 Dodge Coronet VIP £8500-10500 •  1988 Maserati Bi-Turbo 2500 Coupe £4250-5250 •  1988 Mercedes 300SL £12500-14000 •  1992 Mercedes 320CE Coupe £2500-3500 •  1982 Mercedes 380SL £3750-5000 •  1980 Mercedes 450SLC £4500-5500 •  1987 Mercedes 500SEC £3250-4000 •  1986 Mercedes 500SEC £4750-5750 •  1984 Mercedes Benz 500SL £3500-5000 •  1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport £13000-15000 •  1990 Renault 4TL £3250-4000 •  1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe £4500-6000 Julian Shoolheifer appointed as Director of Business Development Barons has strengthened its team with the appointment of classic vehicle specialist Julian Shoolheifer as Director of Business Development.
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  FIAT to Supply BSM With 500s 1 Aug 2009 (News)
  BSM is confident that the change of car will give new drivers a superior learning experience, with features including: Manoeuvrability – the Fiat 500, with a length of just 3.5 metres and a turning circle of 9.2 metres, is easy to drive and offers exceptional manoeuvrability; Safety – the Fiat 500 has more safety features than any other small car and achieved five stars in the tough Euro NCAP crash test programme; Environment – the Fiat 500 engine meets the toughest Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards and has improved fuel efficiency when compared with BSM’s previous fleet. The 500’s 1.2-litre 69 bhp engines returns 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 119 g/km CO 2 . The model is also available with eco:Drive which analyses driving styles and helps drivers use less fuel; Visibility – the Fiat 500 model also offers greater visibility than the previous fleet, with a smaller dashboard and larger wing mirrors.
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  BCA Pulse Shows Auction Prices Rising 6 Jan 2009 (News)
  Year on year figures, however, show that average values this year are £935 behind 2007’s figures. Performance against CAP improved by nearly one point over the month, but is over 3.5 points behind the figure recorded in December 2007. Average Sales Data - All Sectors All sectorsAge (mths)MileageAv Sold (£)Av CAP (£)Vs CAP (%) Nov 0754.46559865512592593.03 Dec 0752.39552585771613694.06 Jan 0853.04544425880612695.99 Feb 0854.32549935853604496.84 Mar 0856.55556665400565795.47 Apr 0856.36552815406577793.58 May 0855.71557495462588892.76 Jun 0855.24553805115555992.02 Jul 0854.58556234949548490.25 Aug 0854.22552644765528490.18 Sep 0854.71546964812524191.82 Oct 0853.93549164743521790.92 Nov 0851.92539064823538489.59 Dec 0852.23540274836534690.46 Used car values stabilised over the second half of the year, having been on a rollercoaster in the latter months of 2007 and the first half of 2008.
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  From Marinas to Carinas: Britain’s least exotic car show remains a dullard’s delight 22 Jul 2019 (News)
  Cars that used to be mainstream but are now a rarity included a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0i CD, two exceptional Rover 200 R8s, a 1985 Nissan Sunny 1.5 GL and a 1980 Ford Cortina 2.0 L. Slightly rarer models included a 1971 Fiat 128, 1979 Colt Sigma and a 1973 Toyota Crown Custom Estate, along with a wonderful 1978 Chrysler Horizon with just 318 miles on the clock, originally won as a game show prize by someone who never used it.  Judging took many hours of discussion with owners, car inspections and deliberation in the estate café, as owners waited patiently on the lawns for the final verdict.
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  November's money saving deals 27 Nov 2013 (News)
  icid=satnav_main_slot2">Click here Monday 4 November Ford has dropped £750 off the price of a new Ka Studio . That means you can buy a Ka with a 1.2-litre petrol engine for £8045. The office is valid at participating dealers and available until 31 December 2013.
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  30 Millionth Volkswagen Golf Rolls Off The Production Lines 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  .  This makes the VW Golf the second best selling model in history. More than 15 million Model T Fords were produced by 1929; 21,529,4641 VW Beetles were built by 2012; and more than 39 million Toyota Corollas had been sold by the end of 2012, with the Corolla remaining a current model in countries such as Thailand.  The milestone car will be officially on display for employees of the Wolfsburg plant this coming Saturday at the plant’s open day.