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Toyota goes back to basics with the GT86 RC @ £16k new

Toyota has released details of the base spec GT86 due out later this year, costing around £16k in Japan. The model will be a bare bones version of the coupe that’s anticipated to take the sports car market by storm. … Continue reading

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Last Drive Before Hibernation

The Limited Edition Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is a ultra rare, ultra fast and extremely fitting curtain call for the 997. Chris Harris, a journalist who is currently writing for PistonHeads (and previously EVO Magazine) bought one and is … Continue reading

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Buy my stunning mk2 VW Golf GTI

MK 2 Golf GTI, garaged and immaculate. This is the ultimate classic hot hatch. The GTI came 2nd in a VW concours competition in August 2011 at a VW car show.  The car runs perfectly, returns 40mpg on a run and … Continue reading

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BMW launches M Performance – a new sub brand

BMW announced this week that they are launching a new performance sub brand, that will include diesel models. The brand will sit below the full fat M-Cars in terms of outright performance. The aim of M Performance Automobiles (a branch … Continue reading

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Buyers Guide: Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG for £15k

A car I’ve been watching in the classifieds is the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG produced between 2005-2008 (followed by revised version). Car and Driver timed one of these at 4.3 seconds to 60mph, and a 1/4 mile in 12.7 seconds! … Continue reading

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Alfa Romeo 4C news update

Alfa Romeo have released further details on the progress of the 4C project. In summary: Initial prototypes will be ready for worldwide testing mid 2012 Production of customer cars will commence mid 2013 The carbon tub will be produced in … Continue reading

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Blast from the past: Ferrari F40

The poster car of the 80’s is very much alive and kicking! The Ferrari F40 is the definition of supercar. It is still epically quick, even compared to modern super cars (0-60 in 3.8s, 0-100 in 7.6s). Twin turbo charged, … Continue reading

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Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth

One of the greatest Ford’s of all time is really becoming a highly valued classic. The Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth was limited to 500 units and was a homologated evolution of the Sierra Cosworth to help drive the race … Continue reading

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Classic cars add £4.3bn to UK Economy

Classic sports cars make up a significant part of the UK economy, and yet only contribute to less than 0.25% of UK road traffic. The industry generated £4.3 billion in 2011 and employs 28,000 across the UK. These findings were … Continue reading

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BMW 1M – Success of 2011

The BMW 1M, limited to 450 cars in the UK sold within a matter of weeks of the official launch. Two thirds had deposits against them before the launch. The car has been critically acclaimed, and its hard not to … Continue reading

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