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Is this the ultimate stately coupé?

5/7/2013 9:55 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Coupé’s come in all shapes and sizes but for timeless elegance that’s guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes, then this 1933 Lancia Astura by Pinin Farina must take some beating.

Indeed, its desirability is reflected in its estimate price of between £95,000 to £110,000 for the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale on 17th May.

The even better news for pre-war car aficionados is that two other...

Enzo’s favourite Ferrari for sale

4/25/2013 4:56 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A 1964 Ferrari 330GT Series 1, once described by Enzo Ferrari himself as his favourite model, will be one of the star lots being offered by Silverstone Auctions at its next sale on 17th May.

Yet it’s not hard to see why it caught the eye and captured the heart of Enzo as elegance mated with power and performance made sure the 330GT was always destined for greatness.

Estimated at between £95,000 to £110,000, a...

CES 2013: HARMAN combines connectivity, productivity and entertainment in new BM...

1/8/2013 9:11 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

Seamless connectivity and convenience for in-car infotainment now available in the USA in a range of BMW cars
CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is proud to showcase the US launch of its content-rich infotainment system for BMW. Forming the core of the BMW “ConnectedDrive” experience, the HARMAN premium infotainment unit delivers a seamless experience into the vehicle...

Beetle mania at the NEC

11/9/2012 8:52 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A ‘fab four’ of a different kind are making an appearance at The Footman James Classic Motor Show when Silverstone Auctions hosts its classic car sale on 17thNovember.

Taking centre stage and hoping to hit the right notes at the auction is a quartet of classic Volkswagen Beetles, the oldest collectable being a 1952 split-window model, estimated at between £20,000 to £25,000 and the recent subject of a painstaking...

Diamon-Fusion’s new aftersales opportunity has it ‘covered’

7/4/2012 6:50 AM EST - Diamon-Fusion UK

Diamon-Fusion UK has further boosted the attractiveness and revenue generating opportunities of its newly launched nano-technology windscreen treatment by adding windscreen replacement cover to its offering.

The new cover, which is available in conjunction with a two stage DFI treatment being applied to the vehicle, can be sold by the service desks, as well as the dealership’s finance and insurance teams. It is...

One of the rarest Minis up for auction

6/26/2012 5:23 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A 1960 Austin Seven 850, with just 2,600 miles on the clock and with virtually every component an original, is surely one of the rarest models up for auction at the Silverstone Classic Sale on 21st July.

Not surprisingly, this exceptional car, estimated at £20,000 to £25,000, is expected to be one of the most sought after lots at the sale hosted Silverstone Auctions.

Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone...

Silverstone Auctions plans more Porsche success

6/7/2012 6:24 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A stunning 1968 911L is an early Porsche entry into Silverstone Auctions forthcoming Classic Sale and if past results are anything to go by then it’s sure to do well.

Indeed, in Silverstone Auctions previous two events held this year the 15 Porsche models on offer achieved an impressive 80 per cent sale rate, ranging from £6,050 to £204,600 in price.

This particular 911 model, estimated at between £34,000 to...

SIX WINNING WAYS TO BUILD AN APP

4/26/2012 7:31 AM EST - Pretzel Crisps Press Room

Celebrate National Pretzel Day with America’s Favorite Appetizers from the Pretzel Crisps® “Got An App For That?” Contest
PRINCETON, NJ – April 26, 2012 – The votes are in and America has chosen the very best appetizers from the “Got An App For That?” Pretzel Crisps® Appetizer Contest. On March 19th, the snack brand began its search for the tastiest pairings from its ever growing community of 235,000 plus...

QuickCheck revolutionises alignment revenue potential

4/11/2012 5:53 AM EST - Pro-Align

Leading wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align has launched a new complementary alignment diagnostic system, which is set to revolutionise wheel alignment servicing and allow workshops to improve the efficiency and returns of their existing equipment.

QuickCheck provides a rapid six point preliminary alignment reading, helping workshops to pre-filter potentially misaligned vehicles in less than a minute and ensure...

Second Senna race car for Silverstone Auctions

4/4/2012 7:35 AM EST - TyreSafe

Silverstone Auctions has done it again and secured another ex-Ayrton Senna race car for its Spring Sale on 16th May.

This time it’s the 1982 Ralt RT3 in which Senna got his first taste of Formula 3 glory when he drove it to an incredible first place finish in a post-season, non-championship event at Thruxton race circuit.

It turned out to be a sign of things to come as he went on to win the British Formula 3...

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