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TREASURE ISLAND
Hundreds gathered from Madeira’s trove of classic gems for its annual concours and rally
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MotoFest roars back to life
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‘Thirsties’ convene to mark 100 not out
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BENTLEY’S LE MANS RETURN
The 24 Hours-winning Bentley Speed 8 took to
GREENER FUEL ARRIVES
Coryton launched its sustainable petrol on 13 June,
WRITING MASTERCLASS
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The Rover Sports Register met for a 70th-anniversary
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AIR-COOLED FAIRWAY
Sandford Springs Golf Club in Hampshire was shaken
CALLING YOUNG ALFISTI
The Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club has created a
MCLARENS AT SHELSLEY
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TAILORED CLASSICS
MATT HOWELL The second Concours on Savile Row
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Bizzarrini P538 CHARLIE B Spitfire thrilled in the
LANCIAS GEAR UP
TONY HARRISON The Lancia Motor Club will host
RALLY GREATS AT SHELSLEY
STUART WING A mixture of vintage, classic and
WEST COUNTRY SIX APPEAL
The Triumph 2000/2500/2·5 Register returned to Devon for
BULLDOG HAS ITS DAY
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Andy Smith fought off Matt Wrigley for Historic
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BURIED DELLOW EMERGES FOR FULL RESTORATION
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The Grand Tour
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THE MARKETPLACE
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Mecum Auctions enjoyed the firmʼs second-highest result ever
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