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  A Grand Monday: Morris Marina 1.3 11 Mar 2019 (News)
  well. Its mechanical simplicity and its spacious interior were strong sales points, regardless of its rather weird ergonomics - to this day, it remains the only car ever made to have the radio facing the passenger and not the driver, for example
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  Skoda announces Virtual Cockpit for Octavia, Superb, Karoq and Kodiaq 8 Oct 2018 (News)
  a hi-res TFT screen which allows drivers to select from a choice of different displays where you'd normally find a rev counter and speedometer. In total, five different basic layouts are available - all available to have their appearance individually tuned. The classic layout presents
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  Unique Ford Escort Mexico in Historics 7th July Classic Car Auction 28 Jun 2018 (News)
  Mexico specification with the original 1,600cc cross-flow engine refitted and the car converted to right hand drive to use as a daily driver The Mexico left the Aedy family in 1988.  it surfaced again in 1998 and was rebuilt retaining the original block bored out to 1,760cc
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  McLaren F1 LM for sale at RM Sotheby’s new private sale division 19 Jun 2018 (News)
  of the most desirable examples in existence, the McLaren offers the best of both worlds: a fully street-legal F1 with LM performance and modern upgrades for driver comfort
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  Landmark Jaguar E-type heads to auction 2 May 2018 (News)
  . Today, the car has only been used only occasionally for classic car runs and shows. The bodywork is described as solid with no obvious signs of deterioration. The Jaguar E-type comes with a Heritage Certificate, drivers’ handbook and receipts for work totalling more than £14,000. Also
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  World’s finest car set for Hampton Court Palace concours 23 Apr 2018 (News)
  . Originally owned by racing enthusiast and British Racing Drivers’ Club co-founder Earl Howe, this car was fitted with a unique body. One that incorporated a lightweight and aerodynamic shell with aircraft-inspired aluminium side pods and crafted by English coachbuilders Barker
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  Bentley triumphs in Road to Saigon endurance rally 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  as it is now known). Former Peking to Paris entrant Andrew Webster and his co-driver Ian Robertson took second place in their 1939 Chevrolet Master 85. Rallying more than 8600kms (5300 miles) in 27 days, around 35 crews took on a series of challenging regularity and speed trials
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  Ex-Jim Clark Aston could fetch record £15m 9 Feb 2018 (News)
  An Aston Martin that was famously crashed by racing driver Jim Clark could fetch up to £15m at auction – making it the most expensive car ever sold at auction in the UK. The Essex Racing Stable team 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato ‘2 VEV’ has been
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 480ES £995 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  sensor. All of which should make sure it’s a good starter as we head into the darker, colder months. Inside, it has the original half-leather seats and the rest of the interior looks in good nick, although the driver’s seat has a bit of wear. The spec includes power steering, ABS
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  A Grand Monday: Rover Montego Countryman 22 May 2017 (News)
  They say that if you want to know what makes a good car - a rally good car - then you should ask a taxi driver. And, indeed, while the motoring press never really got excited about the estate version of the humble Austin-Rover Montego, legions of cabbies wouldn't hear a word said
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  British car exports reach 17-year high 27 Apr 2017 (News)
  the primary driver behind the bumper figures, with demand up 10.6 per cent in Q1 (130,000 cars) on the previous year. As a result the UK now exporting a vehicle every 20 seconds; although, experts warn that the future of the industry is dependent on Brexit negotiations.  “Much of our
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class named UK Car of the Year 24 Feb 2017 (News)
  -Class continues this trend and raises the bar in the executive vehicle sector. Stunning inside and out, it takes driver and passengers into the realms of luxury. The level of technology – and the attention to detail – at your fingertips is astounding," said John Challen, director of the UK
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  Engine designer Mike Costin to curate Cosworth DFV display at Race Retro 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  the Williams FW08 driven by Keke Rosberg to win the 1982 World Drivers’ Championship, has been curated by Mike Costin, who along with Keith Duckworth gave his name to the powerplant. Mike will appear at Race Retro and will be interviewed on the Motor Sport Live Stage. 'I am delighted
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ40 Sport for under £1000 16 Aug 2016 (News)
  cossetting ride. It was, from a driver’s perspective, the very best XJ40. It has a bit of a cult following today, with its own register within the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, and a reputation for being the most reliable among XJ40 variants, not to mention one of the more desirable
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  A Grand Monday: Truimph Acclaim, £650 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  , so on balance it’s done pretty well. If you want a usable, half-presentable and loveably distressed example of the last ever Triumph saloon, this one would make a characterful daily driver, or alternatively a very good basis for a rolling restoration.£650 isn’t a huge amount
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  Mini takes on Peking to Paris challenge 3 Jun 2016 (News)
  and vintage cars. The Mini is actually a last-minute replacement for Paul and Chris Hartfield’s pre-war Packard, which required too much work to meet the event’s deadline for having cars shipped out to China. Not sure what to do, Packard driver Paul contacted a friend
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  Visitors flock to Donington Historic Festival 9 May 2016 (News)
  from 30 April to 2 May. They were also treated to a range of weather conditions, from torrential rain and high winds, to hail and a scattering of snow. Luckily, there was still plenty of sunshine so fans could enjoy racing drivers Jackie Oliver, John Cleland, Tim Harvey and Steve Soper doing
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6, £750 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  , there is wear and tear to the interior – especially on the driver’s seat bolster, which is a common problem. On the plus side, the car has an MoT certificate until September and comes
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  For sale: old M6, 27 previous owners, £2bn OVNO 12 Feb 2016 (News)
  driven makes no difference to the amount charged. Road users and campaigners have suggested various ways of improving the M6, from scrapping the toll altogether (an obvious improvement for drivers), to restructuring the charges to a ‘pay per mile’-type system, similar to those used
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Jaguar reveals the F-Pace SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  £34,170. Drivers will be able to choose from rear- and four-wheel drive versions, petrol or diesel engines, plus manual or automatic gearboxes. The top of the range model will use the F-Types 380PS supercharged V6 while at the other end of the spectrum the 2.0-litre diesel will offer 180PS