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5 Famous Celebrity Classic Car Collections In The UK

There are plenty of classic car enthusiasts out there, ranging from fervent fans who attend every car show, in the hopes of catching a glimpse of their favourite vehicles – to obsessive collectors, who are prepared to spend thousands, if not millions to...

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Future classics: predicting which cars will be tomorrow’s collectables

There is a new online tool that identifies the cars that are appreciating and could become future collectors’ items. Valuations firm HPI has devised the Future Classics Car Value Tool which uses real-time data to generate live vehicle values based on...

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The 10 cars most at risk of being stolen within the UK

The 10 cars most at risk of being stolen within the UK Research by RAC Insurance shows that the number of vehicles stolen in the UK has risen by 30% in the past three years. And now, car security firm Tracker has compiled a list of the ten most commonly...

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A Guide to looking After Your Classic Car During Winter

For any enthusiasts or collectors, keeping their classic car in mint condition is an absolute must. However, many old models are more susceptible to damage in adverse weather conditions, and this especially applies during the harsh winter months. Winter...

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Classic Morgan Plus 4 Car Now Available To Rent

Great news for fans of the classic Morgan Plus 4. The car, which has up to a ten-year wait list to buy, is now available to rent thanks to London Morgan. The classic Morgan Plus 4 convertible and the three wheeler is available to rent from the independent...

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We Take Brief Look Into The History Of Daimler Cars

Being successful in the car manufacturing industry is never guaranteed, so it takes a lot of determination to keep moving forward. Daimler are remembered as one of the most influential car manufacturers of all time, even if the company no longer exists as...

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Motorists Hitting The Drive-Thru At Risk of Hefty Fines

If you plan on hitting the drive through on the way home from work, then you could unknowingly be risking a fine, and perhaps even your licence. Tougher punishments for mobile phone use This news comes following tougher punishments that were introduced in...

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A Brief History of The Record Breaking Bluebird CN7 Classic Car

Donald Campbell’s Bluebird-Proteus CN7 was a technologically advanced classic car that truly broke boundaries. We wanted to look into the history of this land speed record-breaker, from its origins to that fateful day on Lake Eyre in Australia. A Family...

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Maintenance Oversight Leads to Fines For Classic Car Owners

Many owners of classic cars are inadvertently leaving themselves at risk of incurring huge penalties as a result of a simple maintenance oversight. A problem that’s mainly caused because classic models are often left sitting idle for long periods of time....

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Looking Into The Design History Of The Lancia Beta

The UK has its fair share of classic cars that are seen on the road, but some are rarer than others. One of the rarest classic cars in the UK is the Lancia Beta and its derivatives. According to an article from the Telegraph, there are only around 15...

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4 Of Jay Leno’s Favourite British Classic Cars

Jay Leno is one of the most well-known classic car collectors in the world. Over the years he’s amassed an armada of vehicles that he’s regularly shown off on Jay Leno’s Garage. Leno has a particular love for British classic cars, as seen from a recent...

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Appreciating The Design Of The Citroen Ami

Over the years, Citroen have produced a range of influential cars like the 2CV. The motor had an innovative design that led the way for other models. A motor that carried on the success of the 2CV was the Citroen Ami. A practical, distinctive vehicle, the...

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A Brief History of Britain’s Oldest Car

The 1894 Santler Dogcart is widely believed to be the oldest surviving car in Britain, and one of the most important cars in the country’s entire motoring history. We’re taking a brief look into the history of this ancient petrol powered classic car,...

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Lego Unveil New James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Model

The relationship between James Bond and Aston Martin has been going strong for decades, so a partnership with Lego was bound to happen sooner or later. Lego recently unveiled a 1:8 scale replica of the Aston Martin DB5 in London. The 1290-piece model...

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Recognising The Pizazz Of The ZAZ Zaporozhets

During the Soviet era, car manufacturing was carried out on a large scale. Poland had its fair share of Soviet built cars and so did Ukraine. The best selling car in Ukraine was the ZAZ Zaporozhets. Built in 1958, the car became well known in other Soviet...

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Unusual Vehicles: Takayanagi Miliura

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of a weird car to see how it was developed. Japanese cars have a reputation for being unique and that translated into the electric vehicle market as well. The Takayanagi Miliura was a small...

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Rare Collection Of Classic Vehicles Found On Scottish Estate

Barns are some of the greatest places to discover classic cars and a recent find happened on a Scottish estate near Edinburgh. Researchers came across a treasure trove of classic vehicles in the Peeblesshire countryside when scouting for photoshoot...

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1927 Mercedes-Benz Boat Tail Wins Best In Show At 2018 Concours Of Elegance

The Concours of Elegance is one of the most important classic car events of the year and the 2018 event saw nearly 13,000 attendees arrive at Hampton Court Palace. There was a stunning range of beautiful cars on display, with many winning awards. For the...

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Appreciating The Value Of The Riley Nine

Vintage cars have a reputation for being some of the most beautiful models to ever be designed. One of the most successful cars to be created during the interwar period was the Riley Nine. The small vehicle sold extremely well and provided inspiration for...

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Looking Into The History Of The Swallow Doretti

Jaguar is one of the best known car companies in the world, having developed a reputation for excellence. Once upon a time the company was called Swallow Coachbuilding and specialised in sidecar manufacturing. In 1945, William Lyons sold The Swallow...

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