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  Classic powerhouses to go under the hammer at NEC resto show 6 Feb 2020 (News)
  M88, which pumps out 286bhp. This M635 has had some tweaks including a revised suspension and bigger brakes (estimate £28,000 to £32,000
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  Alvis returns with continuation cars 25 Jul 2019 (News)
  to visit the Works and review some of the 50,000 drawings, build sheets and history files for inspiration. Updated specs include a five- or six-speed gearbox, disc brakes all round. While owners can select options such as power-steering, air-conditioning and modern stereo systems. The team
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  Prices Cut on Historics Unsold Cars 19 May 2019 (News)
  manual. Not a standard DB7; this one has a 50HP works upgrade to its 335HP supercharged straight six, plus Driving Dynamics, upgraded front and rear brakes and split rim alloy wheels. Up on the miles at 104,860, yet with 24 stamps in the service book and the last service 50 miles ago. Asking
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  Paris Motor Show 2018: Hyundai uncovers i30 Fastback N 2 Oct 2018 (News)
  settings, rev matching, the exhaust sound and performance settings. There's also a host of safety features as standard including autonomous emergency braking, driver attention alert, lane keeping assist and high beam assist. Since the five-door i30 N hatch went on sale in 2018, Hyundai
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  Honda's new Mean Mower can hit 150mph 4 Jul 2018 (News)
  to allow an element of flexibility - important for comfort and durability as it does without suspension. Brakes are fairly hefty four-piston calipers to the front and six-piston calipers to the rear. Honda hasn't said exactly when it's going for the record, but it has recruited 23-year-old stunt
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Peugeot takes aim at Audi with swoopy new 508 saloon 22 Feb 2018 (News)
  driver assistance tech that include a new night vision system that'll use an infrared camera to detect pedestrians at night, and apply the brakes automatically should they step out in front of the car. On sale from July 2018, the new Peugeot 508 is expected to command slightly more
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  Three Hot Rods, a Mustang 289 convertible and a ’54 Airstream caravan in Historics 3rd March Ascot Auction. 18 Feb 2018 (News)
  . Unusual and very special thr chopped-top 1940 Ford pick-up based hot rod features a 289ci Mercury flathead V8 with Edelbrock heads, twin Strombergs and other period parts including 1947 drum brakes. Build is of a very high quality commensurate with an estimate of £45,000 to £50,000
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  1972 Toyota Crown Custom returned to the road 20 Feb 2017 (News)
  bulbs, binding rear drum brakes and a small hole in the original exhaust system were fixed. And soon enougn the Crown was road legal again. Ready to cruise serenely around the Surrey Hills – with the running-in sticker still displayed as an excuse for driving slowly
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  A Grand Monday: DAF 44 30 Jan 2017 (News)
  of these, as well as new brakes and tyres - but overall it looks like a relatively straightforward (or straight backward) project. At £950, it's a very sensible price for a car with such provenance, and promises to be a rewarding one to revive
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  Concours winning MG Metro Turbo heads to auction 27 Jan 2017 (News)
  input from Lotus Engineering Race Technology, the Metro Turbo featured a 1275cc engine with a Garrett T3 turbo on a specially designed and cast exhaust manifold, powerful servo assisted brakes using four-pot calipers, ventilated discs up front, stiffer suspension, and also sported a new bodykit
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 106 XS 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  . This 1994 Peugeot 106 XS has also been impeccably maintained all its life. Owned by a Peugeot technician from new, the car has wanted for nothing. The cylinder head (a common XU failure point) has been replaced, along with the valve seals, radiator, clutch, brakes and timing belt. The car is also
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  1963 Innocenti 1100S Spider Joins Lots in Historics 24th November Auction 22 Oct 2016 (News)
  a lovely used and cherished patina. The engine, rear differential and brakes were rebuilt in 2002. Estimated at £30,000 to £40,000. Now
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  Supercharged '63 Studebaker Hawk GT For Historics Winter Auction 8 Oct 2016 (News)
  speed records. With Studebaker's own 289ci (4.7 litre) R2 V8, Avanti R2 supercharger, Avanti Power Shift autobox and disc brakes, it's actually quicker than early 60s Mustangs and Corvettes with a top speed of over 150mph. Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000
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  Another Jaguar E-type barn find up for auction 22 Sep 2016 (News)
  . ‘Naturally, a barn find like this is in need of some attention, but it will make a very exciting project and we expect bidders to be out in force for a chance at an opportunity like this one.’ The car features a 5.3-litre Jaguar V12 engine, manual transmission, uprated brakes, standard power
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  Skoda Fabia vRS Estate (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  an electronic differential. Basically it improves cornering by slightly braking the inside front wheel when accelerating through corners, transferring power to the outside wheel. The result is that you don’t need as much steering turn in corners and the vRS is keen when tackling tight corners
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  Skoda Octavia vRS (2013-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  lowered by 12mm plus it gets the XDS electronic differential as standard. This system cleverly brakes the inside wheels in corners, making the car feel more agile and meaning less steering lock is required. On the road the Octavia is a revelation compared to the standard car with much improved
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  Rare 1960s Costin-Nathan race car heads to auction 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  was nevertheless able to coax a reliable 100bhp per litre out of the advanced all-alloy four-cylinder unit. Mid-mounted and canted over by 54 degrees, the 998cc powerplant was allied to a close-ratio gearbox. Weighing in at just 700lbs and boasting all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes
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  A Grand Monday: Mk1 Toyota MR2, £850 14 Mar 2016 (News)
  will still have to make sure it’s recommissioned properly – brakes checked, fluids refreshed, and new filters. According to the advert, the cambelt was changed before the car was garaged. Make sure you see evidence of this and remember – you may even want to budget to do it again
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  Focus on: Empire Garages 25 Sep 2015 (News)
  array of garage services are offered, including brake repairs, tyre replacements, cam belt changes and MoT tests. Routine servicing is anything but routine at Empire – the checklist is tremendously comprehensive and goes right down to inspecting the pollen and pollution filters for the cabin
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  Triumph milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Classic 30 Apr 2015 (News)
  , it was the first British series production car to feature disc brakes, technology that we all now take for granted. Ten years later, the Triumph TR4A was introduced, again showcasing