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  Sultan’s Porsche could fetch £700,000 at London auction 12 Oct 2017 (News)
  A 1995 Porsche 993 Turbo Cabriolet once owned by the Sultan of Brunei is going under the hammer. The car is one of only 14 993 Turbo Cabriolets produced by Porsche - and the only right-hand drive example in existence. It is estimated at £500,000 to £700,000
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 405 TD LX Estate 9 Oct 2017 (News)
  , but also one of the most capacious. Coupled to the fact that it was also terrific to drive and the 405 was a compelling proposition. The good news doesn't end there, either. Thanks to its galvanised bodywork and simple mechanical layout, the 405 has withstood the ravages of time far better than its
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: All-new Skoda Karoq to replace Yeti 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  from 115PS to 190PS. In total there are five to choose from – two petrol and three diesel – with capacities of 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre for the petrols, or 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre for the diesels. Top models come with a 190PS 2.0 TDI, all-wheel drive and a DSG automatic transmission
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 480ES £995 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  With its angular lines and sharp stance, the 480ES was a world away from the traditional boxy Volvo. But it wasn’t just the outside that was different. Inside there was a futuristic cabin and underneath it boasted front-wheel drive – the first of the car maker’s model
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  Charles Ware’s Morris Minor Centre to sell parts online 10 Aug 2017 (News)
  Pages provide a list of services and specialist skills for the restoration and preservation of your Morris Minor.  And the Series III Upgrades pages are perfect if you want to update your car with sensible modifications for modern driving conditions. Buyers will also get a free Charles
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  Traffic congestion cost motorists more than £30 billion in 2016 25 Feb 2017 (News)
  of their total drive time stuck in traffic.  Drivers in London pay almost double the national figure, with £1911 each, and spend an average of 73 hours per year in gridlock. After the capital, Manchester, Aberdeen, Birmingham and Manchester round out the top five most congested cities in Britain
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  Record breaking Lambo up for sale 15 Feb 2017 (News)
  A record-breaking 1980s Lamborghini is heading to auction. The 1983 Countach LP500S has 12 British Outright Speed records to its name and will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro Classic Car Sale later this month. The right-hand drive, UK
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  Low-mileage Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 could make £70k at auction 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  A 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 with just 12,000 miles on the clock is heading to auction. The fast Ford will go under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ sale on 3 December at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. This right-hand drive, manual example, build number
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  Rare lightweight Porsche 911 RS up for grabs 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  A rare lightweight Porsche 911 will go under the hammer later this month. The 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS NGT – often touted as one of the best driving 911s of the era – is part of Silverstone Auctions’ Porsche Sale on Sunday, 15 October. It boasts
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  A Grand Monday: 1979 Volkswagen Passat (B1) project for £800 3 Oct 2016 (News)
  and painting again. The 1.6-litre starts and drives and the gearbox is smooth. But make no mistake - the Passat will need recommissioning with fresh oil, all bushes and the brakes checking. There may also be some welding to be done as well. So if you’re serious about taking on this project
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  Low-mileage Datsun comes out of hiding 16 Sep 2016 (News)
  , right-hand drive example was first registered in March 1978 and has had just two owners. Purchased by its current owner in 1994, the car was the fruit of a long and laborious search by its owner to source the best 260Z possible. With its low mileage and long-term ownership, this Datsun was the rare find
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes W124 22 Aug 2016 (News)
  engineered and tremendous to drive. Even if it’s not as good as it looks in the pictures, this one’s still an absolute bargain… Read our Mercedes W124 review and buyer's guide
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  GTI International This Weekend 9th-10th July 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  enthusiasts have pledged their cars to the ‘Big GTI’ cause, which will take place at noon on Sunday.  All VW driving visitors to GTI International are invited to run their VWs on the famous Shakespeare County Raceway 1/4 mile drag strip, supervised by an expert team of experienced
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6, £750 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  it should be a bit sharper to drive than your average XJ6 - not that a standard one is a bad ride. According to the advert, the car is, ‘Totally rust free and [the] bodywork is in excellent condition. No dents. No scrapes. No rust.’ We’d be wary of this because even while
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  103 classic cars for auction at CCA sale 3 Dec 2015 (News)
  from new offered at no reserve. Also offered is an original 1977 Mini Clubman that has covered 8703 miles. Originally sold on 14 October, 1977, the car was resold on 28 April, 1978, to a friend of the original owner. Garaged in 1985 when she stopped driving, the car was put away and never used again
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  Police hunt Ford Mustang stolen 20 years ago 10 Nov 2015 (News)
  Classic car break-ins are distressingly common – but it’s not every day we get to report a theft that could have occurred up to 20 years ago. That’s the case, however, with this left-hand drive Ford Mustang, whose owner died in August. Hertfordshire Police believe
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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
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Renault reveals all-new Megane 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  , and portrait-style 8.7-inch screen. Multi-Sense technology will also be available, which allows drivers to personalise their driving experience by modifying accelerator and engine response. Top of the range when the car is launch will be the Renaultsport-inspired GT, with a 205PS petrol engine mated
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  Comment: Are we ready for Mini's move upmarket? 19 Aug 2015 (News)
  year end up on company fleets. But in 2016 that is expected to reach 17 per cent. The driving force behind that increase will be the new Clubman, which although is based on the Mini five-door model, is expected to compete with C-sector cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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  Giulia to boost Alfa's company car credentials 29 Jun 2015 (News)
  , Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Jaguar XE, so we can expect diesel versions to be competitive on CO2 emissions and offer variants with less than 100g/km. Few other details are available, although Alfa Romeo has confirmed the rear-wheel drive Giulia will have 50:50 front to rear weight distribution