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  • Weather’s set fair for Bristol Classic

    Weather’s set fair for Bristol Classic

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    With the weather set fair this weekend and temperatures predicted to climb to the high 20s, what could be better than enjoying some autojumbling in the sun? This weekend ( June 17 and 18) Classic American’s parent company, Mortons, will be hosting the 38th annual Bristol Classic at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton…

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  • FIRST-EVER EPSOM CLASSIC CAR RALLY HAILED A SUCCESS BY SUN-SOAKED DERBY DAY CROWD

    FIRST-EVER EPSOM CLASSIC CAR RALLY HAILED A SUCCESS BY SUN-SOAKED DERBY DAY CROWD

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    GLORIOUS sunshine brought motoring enthusiasts out in their masses to the inaugural Footman James Epsom Classic Car Rally in association with H&H Classics on Saturday, June 3 at Epsom Downs Racecourse. A wide range of privately owned classic cars parked up on Tattenham Corner to enjoy a day of horse racing in picture-perfect weather conditions.…

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  • Get set for Bristol!

    Get set for Bristol!

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    Time’s marching on and autojumble heaven is on the horizon for Classic American readers. Over the weekend of June 17 and 18 CA‘s parent company, Mortons, will be hosting the 38th annual Bristol Classic at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Known and loved by many in the scene for its friendly…

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  • Epsom Classic Car Rally

    Epsom Classic Car Rally

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    You can now turn up at the Footman James Epsom Classic Car Rally in association with H&H Classics without having to book in advance. For just £30 on the day, you and all your passengers can enjoy a full day’s racing, access to all facilities on The Hill, whilst surrounded by an incredible collection of privately owned classic cars!

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  • Footman James Car of the Year Rolls on!

    Footman James Car of the Year Rolls on!

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    Footman James insurance have confirmed that they will once again sponsor the UK’s only concours competition run exclusively for American cars and organised by Classic American magazine for well over two decades now. The first heat will have kicked at Wheels Day by the time you read this, with the remaining seven heats (and Grand…

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  • TEN Top Tips Saving Car Hire Drivers Over £800!

    TEN Top Tips Saving Car Hire Drivers Over £800!

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    iCarhireinsurance.com, the leading provider of standalone car hire excess insurance, launches today its ‘Car Hire Hit List’, featuring ten top tips to save drivers up to £832* on a week’s car hire.   The hit list is based on the hire of a compact family car for a week.   Book early –iCarhireinsurance.com research found that holidaymakers saved on…

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  • Attraction breaks half a million visitor barrier   

    Attraction breaks half a million visitor barrier  

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      Ahead of the Lakeland Motor Museum’s seventh anniversary on its current site this weekend (27 May 2017), it’s been revealed that more than 500,000 visitors have now passed through the doors. The attraction relocated to its current home at Backbarrow, near the southern tip of Windermere, from Holker Hall in May 2010. The move tripled…

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  • 2017 Jeep Compass: A New Direction

    2017 Jeep Compass: A New Direction

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    The first generation Jeep Compass was seen somewhat as a stepchild in the Jeep lineup. The iconic brand is looking to rectify it with this, a brand new model, designed to replace both the outgoing Compass and the Patriot—one that aims to do battle in America’s most hotly contested vehicle segment – the compact SUV.…

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  • Two new sporty offerings from Chevy

    Two new sporty offerings from Chevy

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    General Motors’ Chevrolet brand has introduced two new sporty offerings based on its full-size Suburban and Tahoe SUVs. Available in the autumn of 2017 as 2018 models, the new trucks pay homage to modern aftermarket trends and feature a number of exterior and mechanical performance upgrades. These include elimination of exterior chrome trim and features…

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