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  • CMC expands into new premises 4 Feb 2014 (News)
    classic car storage. CMC is heavily involved in training and developing young engineers of the future and are working with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the Guild of Specialist Engineers in developing apprenticeships for the restoration
  • Useful Savings on German Muscle 21 Apr 2002 (News)
    Running Board, Auto dimming & folding door mirrors, BMW 6 CD changer, CD storage, Climate comfort windscreen, Comms pack - X5 (cordless), Dark Poplar wood trim, Electric tilt/slide glass sunroof, Heated front & rear seats, Navigation system with on board monitor+TV, Rear air conditioning, Rear
  • How to use a broker to get the best deal on your classic car insurance 26 Mar 2019 (News)
    depending on the kind of classic you have, as well as understanding the extra elements of a classic policy that affect the price and the level of cover, such as annual mileage, storage, commuting and competitive use of your car. Another advantage is that brokers are independent of any insurer
  • Time warp Porsche 924GTR to go under the hammer 29 Jun 2016 (News)
    in the first seven years of ownership, after which the 924 was carefully tucked away in his two-storey garage. Removed from storage each year, the car was taken on a trailer to be serviced, brought back, and then replaced in the garage. From 1981 to 2006, the car was serviced by Porsche specialist Tomei
  • Electric car uptake presents 'challenge' for UK power network 16 Jan 2020 (News)
    -to-grid technology. This allows electric cars to act as storage devices, pumping electricity back into the network when appropriate. As part of this, the report also suggests that electric car drivers should be offered smart energy tariffs, rewarding them for charging their cars at off-peak times
  • Geneva Motor Show 2017: Volkswagen launches seven-seat Tiguan Allspace 7 Mar 2017 (News)
    .  When not in use, the third row of seats can be folded away into the floor, while maximum storage with the second and third rows down is   1775 litres. With all three rows in place the boot capacity drops to just 230 litres
  • Record breaking Lambo up for sale 15 Feb 2017 (News)
    in July 2014. Having been kept in storage for the previous ten years, the new owner has invested heavily in returning the Lamborghini to the condition it is in today. The works included remedying minor mechanical ailments, new door glass and windscreen, tyres and battery. More recently, in June 2016
  • Rare ‘barn find’ Aston Martin show car heads to auction 11 Sep 2015 (News)
    the show circuit and was then sold and placed in long-term storage. Damian Jones, H&H Classics sales director, said, ‘This car will certainly ‘light up’ our Duxford sale. It’s a remarkable car for three reasons: its futuristic design and engineering, it’s very
  • Report: Anglia classic car auction, King's Lynn, 25 January 30 Jan 2014 (News)
    the 1909 Leon Bollee, which had been in storage since 1959 and was complete apart from the headlamps and radiator cap, was bought for £21,630 including premium. A 1972 BMW 3.0CSL project car, partially prepared for competition, represented good value at £14,280 with premium, while the Alfasud
  • Preview: H&H classic car sale, Duxford, 16 October 7 Oct 2013 (News)
    it.' He picked up the car in May 1954, and from then, it was either used sparingly, or housed in professional storage. Accompanying MoT certificates issued in May 1970 and April 1980 list recorded mileages of 15,030 and 15,195 respectively. The car has been unused for the past 30-or-so years, where it has
  • Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 30 July 19 Jul 2013 (News)
    in the British Leyland showroom in Piccadilly. After he bought the car, he covered 55,000 miles, and it was always serviced at the Jaguar factory in Coventry. The seller then placed the car in storage in 1976, where is has since remained. It's being sold as a barn-find in need of a full
  • Paris Motor Show 2012: Revised Toyota Verso revealed 27 Sep 2012 (News)
    ‘satin chrome’ detailing and the attention to detail extends as far as the door handles, which get a new two-layer paint finish. The flexible interior remains, with plenty of storage areas and cubby holes, as well as a useful seating arrangement. It features three individual seats
  • Paris Motor Show 2012: Toyota reveals revised Verso 19 Sep 2012 (News)
    ‘satin chrome’ detailing and the attention to detail extends as far as the door handles, which get a new two-layer paint finish. The flexible interior remains, with plenty of storage areas and cubby holes, as well as a useful seating arrangement. It features three individual seats
  • Vauxhall reveals pictures of new Zafira concept 25 Feb 2011 (News)
    , revealing two armrests for those in the outer seats. These seats can then slide back and towards each other, creating even more room. In the front, there's a large touch-screen display on the centre console, above which is a covered storage box. The heating can be controlled using two turn knobs
  • Motorpoint unveils largest car supermarket in North West 15 Jul 2009 (News)
    the capacity to display over 750 cars at any one time. It also boats a state-of-the-art vehicle preparation facility together with a dozen workshop and valeting bays. There is also a dedicated storage area for vehicle deliveries. Over 30 people alone are employed in this part of Motorpoint
  • Daihatsu Materia Down to Just £9,770 14 May 2009 (News)
    , responsive performance and a 106 mph top speed – leaving other mini-MPVs in its wake. Inside, the Materia offers air-con, central locking alarm, CD stereo, centrally-mounted integral speedo/rev counter/odometer, electric (tinted rear) windows and mirrors and pockets/cup holders/storage
  • Secrets of the 2,000,000 Mile Volvo 13 Aug 2002 (News)
    oxidation and rust.” ·Develop a good relationship with your dealer and mechanic. “Both are your partners in the long run.” ·Use petrol from a high volume station. “Without heavy traffic petrol remains in storage units for long periods of time
  • Sweeney Consul restoration to be unveiled at NEC classic motor show 21 Oct 2019 (News)
    . It was placed into storage until it was finally rebuilt and the restoration completed earlier this year by the team at MBVR Ltd. Mr Shifter said, 'My thanks go to all the companies and people who have worked hard to get the car back to full health after almost thirty years off the road.' The Ford
  • Modern classics in demand as Nineties Escort Cosworth sells for £49.5k 27 Sep 2019 (News)
    , the rally-inspired Escort RS Cosworth has been in storage for the past decade. Apart from a twin-headlight conversion, the car is very original with the factory paint said to be in good condition. The car also has its original alloy wheels and Recaro black cloth seats. Recent recommissioning work included
  • 4,514 Mile 1959 Heinkel Kabine in Online Auction 1 Jul 2019 (News)
    A pristine 4,514 Mile 1959 Heinkel Kabine (Cabin Cruiser) is to be sold in an Online Auction by H&H on Wednesday 3rd July. It is estimated to make £20,000 to £24,000. It has been in storage since 1983 in a ply-lined container with a de-humidifier
 

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