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The first
ever car to lend its name to the length of a skirt, a car which has
been in production throughout the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, the
first British car to win the European Rally Championship, and the
only car to be owned by all four members ofThe Beatles - it could
only be the Mini.
Over the
years the Mini has been produced in all kinds of models, which means
all shapes and sizes - the Mini Van, Limo, Hot-Rod, Estate, Clubman,
City, Mayfair. But none as important to the Mini's suiin SeptemHian
the Cooper.
Launched
ohe brainchar 1961, the Mini Cooper was bbhn Cooperid of racing car
rruuuifit reaching a top speed
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engine was exceptional speed for a small of 85mph plus, an Even
faster when the Coopccar in the sixties. 1963 - having a power uniir
'S' emerged in model reached a top speed oft) of 1071cc, this Both
the original Mini andlhtnCi very fashionable in the sixties and have
been unbeatable British classics ever since.
Famous
people to have once owned the little automobile are: Clint Eastwood,
Paul Newman, Mary Quant, Twiggy, Bridget Bardot and Spike Milligan,
to name but a few.
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MESSERSCHMITT
The
Messerschmitt took over from the 'Bubble Car' in 1953, and there is
only one way to describe it - extremely compact!
Production
of these three-wheeled cars took place between 1953 and 1962 in a
converted aircraft factory in Regensburg, Germany.
Introduced
in 1955, the KR-200 carried the slogan 'Motor car comfort at microcar
costs!' The KR-200 was a revised version of the first model, the
KR-175.
The
new design had improved bodywork, a new panoramic windscreen and
conventional floor-mounted accelerator and clutch operation.
It
also features an electric starter and electrically operated reverse
gear.
This
car is highly collectable today, but the rarest of all models and the
most desirable is the Tiger 500.
This
is a four-wheeled model built between 1958 and 1960, and commands
high prices at auction, ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 depending
on condition.
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JAGUAR
XK 120
The
Jaguar has always been in a class of its own, and the XK 120 model is
no exception. Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the
stunning-looking roadster caused a sensation - setting new standards
of comfort and performance for British sportscars.
Coupe and
drophead coupe models soon followed, and for those customers who had
a taste for speed, a Special Equipment package was made available,
boosting power from 160bhp to 180bhp. With either engine the XK120
was a 120mph car capable of high-speed cruising.
From its
launch to the final year of production in 1954, the XK 120's
popularity never waned, especially with markets overseas - taking
over 85 percent of the total output.
For the
quality of the product, Jaguar have always been unbeatable on price.
The 1954 XK 120 two-door drophead coupe shown above held an estimate
of £17,000-22,000 and sold at auction for £17,825.
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VW
BEETLE
Truly
one of the 20th century's great cars, the Volkswagen Beetle is an
all-time best seller and a cult classic.
An
automobile which seems to send out messages of fun and practicality,
the design of the VW Beetle is unmistakable and is a favourite with
collectors all over the world. It has even been the star of feature
films, such as
The Love Bug
and
Herbie Rides Again.
Initially
labelled the peoples car' by Hitler, it was introduced in Germany
during the 1930s, but was continually up-dated from the time postwar
production commenced in 1945, under British military supervision.
It was
not until 1949 that the Beetle Cabriolet entered production.
The
Cabriolet was updated in-line with the saloon, benefitre-style, which
witnessed the introduction of a wrap-around windscreen - a major
cosmetic alteration.
car and classic uk may take up more room than other collectables, but they are
likely to provide far more hours of entertainment than a ceramic vase
or silver candlestick.
Whether
your budget will stretch to a couple of thousand or over £20,000
there are classic cars to suit all tastes.ing from the 1972
re-style, which witnessed the introduction of a wrap-around
windscreen - a major cosmetic alteration.
Classic
cars may take up more room than other collectables, but they are
likely to provide far more hours of entertainment than a ceramic vase
or silver candlestick.
Whether
your budget will stretch to a couple of thousand or over £20,000
there are classic cars to suit all tastes.
BUYING
ADVICE CAR AND CLASSIC UK
- Before parting with any money make sure you have seen the full service history of the vehicle and ensure the mileage is correct.
- Check that the engine and chassis number match up to the logbooks and take a look at old MOT certificates.
- It is advisable to check for rot on the chassis, as this is an area of the car particularly prone to rusting.
- Auctions are a good place to buy classic cars, you'll be surprised at the bargains you can find. But if you want to test-drive the vehicle, don't forget to visit well-respected car dealers.
- Wherever you decide to go to buy don't rush into a quick decision, and buy because you like the car not because it could be a possible investment.
With
this in mind, happy car hunting!
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