Richard Barnett guides you through ten of the hottest classic deals – and what they tell us about the wider UK market

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Richard Barnett picks out ten classic deals – and reveals what they said about the UK's busy market

W e all love a bargain, but what exactly is a bargain? According to the dictionary, it’s something that costs less than its true value. It’s difficult to imagine the motor trade offering anything for