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Estamos haciendo reservas para la nueva edición de la guía gratuita Sunny Numbers Guide.

Este es nuestro tercer año de publicación y el formato será un poco diferente debido a que estamos aumentando la tirada y sacando dos guías en vez de una durante 2009. La primera edición estará lista en abril y la otra en octubre. Habrá una tirada de 14,000 ejemplares en ambos meses, que sumara 28,0000 en total durante 2009.

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Dear Readers, Welcome to the first issue of 2009, a year we hope will be great: full of joy and prosperity.

How many of us have made a New Year’s resolution to get back into shape? So, if you have overindulged during the holiday season have a look at our walking article on pg 6 which provides you with a few simple tips to keep your resolve going.

The beginning of the year is also the time when traditionally British TV runs flashy travel company commercials. Will you be taking a holiday in foregin climbs this year? Perhaps that sounds odd when living in Spain but if you are like me then its not all about sun, sand and sea. All those places and cultures that you have always wanted to visit are waiting. So where will you be going? For inspiration have a look at the Top 12 British escapes on pg 12.

Feliz Año Nuevo, The Town & Country Team If you would like your business to be included in the next issue of the new Town and Country Magazine, please contact the office on 968 429 113 or Per Jensen 699 501 508 and if you have any ideas for future topics or contents, please do let us know as we value your opinions.

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Walking is a smart way to exercise because it’s easy to do and kind to your joints and doesn’t require a lot of fancy equipment.

It’s also an incredibly versatile workout.

In fact, there are four levels of walking to choose from when building a workout plan:

No Time For A Work Out? Walk It Off! ¿No tienes tiempo para una sesión de ejercicios?

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1. Lifestyle Walking: Casual walking when you stroll through the park or mall 2. Fitness Walking: Treadmill or a brisk walk through the neighbourhood 3. High-Energy Walk: Race walking at a lightning-quick pace 4. Walk/Run: Alternating running and walking intervals to spike intensity

Caminar a pie es una forma práctica de hacer ejercicio dado que es fácil, no supone un gran esfuerzo para las articulaciones ni tampoco requiere muchos aparatos de lujo. Es también un ejercicio bastante versátil. De hecho, hay cuatro niveles distintos a elegir cuando se propone el plan de ejercicio de hacer caminatas:

1.Modalidad Estilo de vida: Andar normalmente cuando atraviesas un parque o centro comercial 2. Modalidad Forma física: Andar enérgicamente por el vecindario 3. Modalidad Alta energía: Caminar casi corriendo a un nivel bastante rápido 4. Modalidad Paseo/Footing: Alternando el footing con la modalidad paseo de estilo de vida Para variar la intensidad.

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Which level of walking is right for you?

It depends on your fitness level, your ability and your preferences. Most people will do a combination of Lifestyle and Fitness walking; those who are interested in serious weight loss or have a need for speed will sprinkle High-Energy walking and Walk/Run into their routines. To help layout your walking plan, focus on F.I.T.:

Frequency:

Number of times per week you decide to walk. Ideally, 3-5 times a week will lead you down the path to your goal.

Intensity:

The number of times you walk per week may be dictated by your exercise intensity, or how hard you walk. In general, Lifestyle walkers should walk more frequently because they aren’t pushing very hard. Fitness, High-Energy and Walk/Run walkers can get by with fewer workouts because they operate at a higher intensity. If you plan on mixing and matching intensities, here’s a suggestion: Lifestyle Walk 1 time a week; Fitness Walk 1-2 time a week; High-Energy Walk 1 time a week; and Walk/Run 1 time a week. As you become accustomed to Level 3 and 4 walks, you may include more of those walks and fewer of the Level 1 and 2 walks.

Time:

For many of us, this is the most challenging component of any workout program. Where do you find 30-60 minutes, 3-5 days a week? Try mixing up your time intervals. On your high-intensity days do 20-35 minutes; on low-intensity days do 45-60 minutes. Or “accumulate” walks throughout the day. Doing three 10-minute walks gives you nearly the same health benefits and calorie burn as doing one 30-minute walk.

Try to vary every aspect of F.I.T. On great weeks you may walk five days with high intensity and long duration. On bad weeks you may walk three days, with low intensity and short duration. The best tip we can give you is to find what works for you and stick with it. •

¿Qué nivel es el mejor para cada uno?

Esto dependerá de tu forma física, tu habilidad y tus preferencias. La mayoría de personas optarán por una combinación de las dos primeras. Los que están intentando perder mucho peso o necesitan entrenar a alta velocidad encontrarán que las últimas dos son mejores para ellos. Para ayudarte a escoger usaremos el metodo F.I.T:

Frecuencia:

Veces por semana que decides pasear. Lo ideal sería de tres a cinco veces por semana para conseguir tu objetivo.

Intensidad:

Las veces que sales a pasear por semana puede que lo decida la intensidad del ejercicio, o el ímpetu con el que andas. Los caminadores de l estilo de vida (la 1ª) deberían andar más a menudo dado que esta modalidad no supone un gran esfuerzo.

Las otras tres modalidades se pueden hacer menos ya que la intensidad es mayor que en la primera. Ahora, si estás pensando en combinar modalidades te sugerimos lo siguiente: Modalidad Estilo de Vida; 1 vez por semana; Modalidad Forma física; entre 1 y 2 veces por semana; Modalidad Alta energía; 1 vez por semana; Modalidad Paseo/footing; 1 vez por semana.

Cuando te vayas acostumbrando a las últimas dos podrás añadir más de estos y menos de las primeras dos modalidades.

Tiempo:

Para muchos de nosotros, este es el elemento más desafiante de cualquier plan de ejercicio ¿De dónde encontramos 30 a 60 minutos diarios entre tres y cinco veces a la semana? Intenta variar los horarios. En las jornadas de ejercicio de mucha intensidad haz entre 20 y 35 minutos; en días de baja intensidad encuentra entre 45 y 60 minutos. También sería aconsejable acumular los paseos a lo largo del día. Caminando durante diez minutos tres veces será casi lo mismo en cuanto a quemar calorías durante una sesión de media hora.

Intenta variar el plan F.I.T. Habrá semanas que estás en plena forma y andarás cinco veces por semana con alta intensidad y larga duración. En tiempos de baja forma física puede que sólo llegues a hacer ejercicio tres veces con no mucha intensidad y durante poco tiempo. El mejor consejo que te podemos dar es encontrar lo que a ti personalmente te venga bien y quedarte con ese plan. •

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Horoscopes - January Aries

Taurus

Gemini

The year begins with plenty of dynamism and activity. You’re especially serious about pursuing your goals, and your ambition runs very high. Love matters take a back seat perhaps as a result of this pouring of energy into professional channels. 2009 brings plenty of activity, development, and opportunity with friends, groups, and business income. This month, you begin to experience some of these themes.

The year begins with a strong instinct for adventure, learning, and risk-taking.

Your desire for experiences that reach beyond the usual routine is strong. 2009 brings opportunity and expansion into your professional life. Expanding your professional reach, developing your skills, and advancing your business will be strong themes this year.

The year begins with a strong need for inner change, transformation, and selfmastery. New Year’s resolutions mean more to you than usual, as your conviction to rid yourself of bad habits is stronger than usual. 2009 brings wonderful energy for adventure, learning, and travel into your life. Your desire to expand your horizons and to reach out beyond your usual circles brings opportunity and reward.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

The year begins with a strong focus on your social life and a significant relationship.

2009 brings a strong emphasis on intimate relationships, financial expansion, and psychological growth. Partnerships deepen and bring rewards. A romantic surprise or chance meeting occurs around the 23rd.

The year begins with plenty of work activity and energy for health and fitness routines.

Getting organized and “back on track” is the focus now. You are willing to pour more time than usual into doing just that. 2009 brings opportunity and development with close personal relationships and partnerships.

You will attract or enhance a significant relationship and the beginnings of these new developments are happening this month.

The year begins with a whirlwind of romantic and creative energy. You find it especially easy to pursue what you want, and your propositions are received well.

2009 brings fabulous opportunities in the areas of employment and health routines.

You’ll begin to feel this theme brewing towards the end of January, when new beginnings seem inevitable.

Libra

Scorpio

The year begins with a strong need for family and attention to domestic matters.

This nesting instinct is a chance to rest up for more adventurous experiences to come. 2009 will be an especially opportunistic year for romantic and creative energy. The last week of January offers a flavor of these exciting themes, with events that seem to demand the need for new beginnings on romantic and entertainment fronts.

The year begins with a scuffle of activity, learning and communicating. Tending to errands, handling paper work, and networking are important matters now.

2009 will be a banner year for home and domestic matters. Some of you will be moving into a bigger home and/or welcoming new additions to your family.

You begin the year with strong financial initiatives and the desire to boost your income. As long as you avoid impulse buys, you will come out ahead! 2009 opens up doors for you through new contacts and friendships, opportunities to learn and improve your skills, and sharper communications. You are filled with ideas and willing to take on new projects.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

You begin the year with tremendous energy and initiative. You are especially focused, goal-oriented, and willing to go after what you want. 2009 brings new opportunities with money and personal possessions.

You’ll be discovering new ways of making money and expanding your resources.

While the New Year won’t necessarily start with a bang for you, get ready for an exciting year ahead. 2009 is a year of discovery, expansion, and new beginnings. The urge to improve and grow is strong. You project confidence, optimism, and enthusiasm, and others receive you especially well this year.

Venus, the goddess of love, is in your sign most of the month and your charm soars. It’s especially easy to attract who and what you want into your life in January. Your social calendar is busy, but you enjoy even the most hectic moments. 2009 brings a cycle of regeneration and an increased desire to contribute to, and invest in, altruistic activities and causes.

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Y 0 1. DEVON L - 6,300,00 L A W N COR es al N u O an V s E te D 1. de visitan más de seis 6,300,000 six million c año pasado ánicos l an E th e or m fi e brit Last year urs of traf millones d autopista the M5, ho e ón Brits braved ervice Station outsid afiaron la s atascos y la estaci es d su oS e 5 junto con oto a las afueras de and the Mot to their Number On M ute de M erido de Exeter en ro nation - Devon and de servicio egar a su lugar pref roeste ll ti su e es ra ’r al d y pa l, te r he al ri T te w u Exe favo the lot. on y Corn enen de todo.

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2. THE COSTAS 5,877,000 There may well be four Costas, but as with the Brits typical adventurous spirit, there are really only two that count. The most popular is the Costa del Sol - let’s just say Toerremolinos. But by far the most popular single destination is in the Costa Blanca It’s Benidorm.

The Big Daddy. Packed with thousands of Brits, basting themselves on the beach.

2. LAS COSTAS o 000 de van los ingleses, per ESPAÑOLAS - 5,877, es destinos de playa don pal nta nci cue pri en tro an cua tom a se e hay Puede que ad es que solament en concreto rero británico la realid y l ntu So ave u del írit ta esp Cos el la es con popular ro de visitas. La más os a Benidorm. dos en cuanto a núme tro del cual destacam den nca Bla ta Cos la á est protectora en sus ego Lu ma os. cre olin con os rem Tor les de británicos, rociad mi con a llen Se ón.

El grandull playas.

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Holiday Destinations Destinos de viaje 3. THE CANARIES 4,034,000 The Canary Islands, all 7 of them! Now Lanzarote might be the hottest and Fuerteventura might be where the action is, but it’s Tenerife, the time share capital of the world, that wins with the Brits everytime.

3. EL ARCHIPIÉLAGO CANARIO 4,034,000 Aquí destacaríamos a las siete islas. Lanzarote puede que sea la más cálida y Fuert eventura donde se encuentra toda la aventura pero es Tene rife, la capital mundial de apartamentos de alq uiler, que siempre se lleva el pri mer lugar entre los ingleses.

5. GREEK ISLANDS 2,770,000 Coming in at 5 it’s the Greek Islands.

And as far as the Brits are concerned they’re cheap and cheerful. The favourite is Corfu followed by Crete, then Rhodes.

5. LAS ISLAS GRIEGAS - 2,770,000 En quinto lugar figuran las islas griegas. A los ingleses les encanta el hecho de que son baratas y alegres.

Las más visitadas son Corfú, Creta y Rodas.

4. BALEARICS - 3,811,000 It’s official. Brits simply can’t get enough of the Balearics. Whether it’s the raves in Ibiza, the waves of Minorca or simply the miles of sand in Majorca, nearly 4 million Brits had their holidays here last summer. Majorca’s the most popular of the lot - the place is heaving with Brits! During the summer months, Five Brits arrive there every single minute.

4. ISLAS BALEARES - 3,811,000 Es official. A los británicos les encantan las Islas Baleares.

Tanto si se trata de los desmadres discotequeros en Ibiza, las holas de Menorca o los kilómetros de arena en Mallorca, son casi cuatro millones de ingleses que veranearon aquí durante este verano. Mallorca es la que más destaca. ¡Está que no se puede mover por tanto inglés por medio y durante los meses de verano llegan cinco británicos cada minuto!

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7. ITALY 1,294,000 Italy comes in at number six on our countdown and with it a rather different breed of British tourist who doesn’t go to Italy for the beach but for ‘the experience’. They stuff themselves full of culture and food.

7. ITALIA - 1,294,000 Italia se encuentra en sexto lugar y con un turista británico muy diferente; uno que va por la experiencia más que por la playa. Aprecian más la cultura y la comida.

9. NORTH WALES 1,500,000 Despite Anne Robinson’s best efforts, 1.5 million of us went to Wales last summer! We say we love the beaches.

Who needs to go to the Caribbean when there’s the exotic resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn.

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6. IRELAND 2,100,000 The luck of the Irish is working as far as tourism is concerned with over two million Brits crossing the Irish sea last year making it number seven in our list. They arrive in Dublin, surrounded by history, beautiful Georgian architecture, the birth place of James Joyce.

And what do they do? Go to the pub and get plastered. 8out of every 10 ten pounds spent is on food and drink

8. SOUTH OF FRANCE 1,850,000 Brits can’t resist the land of the French Resistance. Every summer it’s stacked to the skies with sexy celebrities sunbathing in miniscule bikinis and gorgeous french women simply dripping in style. Then thanks to those nice cheap flights to Nice…

The Brits turn up!

9. NORTE DE GALES - 1,500,000 Pese a los esfuerzos de la presentadora inglesa Anne Robinson en disuadirnos de ir a Gales, un millón y medio de nosotros le llevamos la contraria el verano pasado.

Decimos que nos encantan las playas. ¿Qué necesidad hay de ir al Caribe cuando podemos ir a centros exóticos como Rhyl y Prestatyn?

6. IRLANDA 2,100,000 La ‘suerte de los irlandeses’ está funcionando en cuanto al turismo.

Se pone en séptimo lugar dado que más de dos millones de ingleses atravesaron el Mar de Irlanda el año pasado. Principalmente llegan a Dublín, rodeado de historia, su bella arquitectura Georgiana, la ciudad natal del escritor James Joyce. Con todo esto ¿qué van y hacen los ingleses? Se van al pub y se emborrachan. Ocho de cada diez libras gastadas por parte de los ingleses se usa para comida y alcohol.

8. EL SUR DE FRANCIA 1,850,000 Los británicos no pueden resistir la tierra de la resistencia francesa. Cada año se llena con gente famosa tomando el sol con escasos bikinis y guapísimas mujeres francesas con mucho estilo. Gracias a los vuelos baratos a Niza los ingleses se plantan aquí sin más.

1,463,000 10. HOLIDAY CENTRES a holiday d love ays alw e hav s Yes Brit t abou g thin camp. There’s some that lets cha for i’s sem r thei g swappin e. hom at ely plet makes them feel com Center or tins Pon , lins But it’s r Whethe s said hiParcs, nearly 1.5 million Brit 10. CENTROS di- hi to them last summer, with Center TURÍSTICOS - Parcs the market leader.

1,463,000 A los ingleses rt turístico siempre les ha gustado un reso sus biar cam de lo á Ser no. de vera hace sentir adosados por chalets que les a de los trat se si to Tan . casa en o com tins o el Pon de el , complejos de Butlins y medio lón mil un casi cs, Par ter de Cen verano. ado pas el tó de británicos los visi o. tad visi más el fue cs Par Center

12. THE ALGARVE 1,260,000 Coming in at number twelve is the Algarve which is holiday heaven for those middle aged British swingers. The average visitor is 43 years old. They’re gagging for it - Golf, that is - and the Algarve with its 29 courses scores every time.

And frankly, if it’s good enough for Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler and Judith Chalmers, who are the rest of us to knock it?

11. CYPRUS 1,338,000 Once off the charter flight the Brits split, like an atom over bombarded by neutrons. The d spen and hos Pap 30’s head to htsee their days pretending to sig and the nights on their backs.

But those under 30 head for s Aiya Napa and spend the day on on their backs and the nights the razzle.

11. CHIPRE 1,338,000 Una vez aterrizados, o un los ingleses se esparcen, com ronas. átomo bombardeado por neu os Los treintones se dirigen a Paf van para fingir durante el día que que as ntr mie os ent um a visitar mon os. Los de acaban de noche cansadísim a Napa menos de treinta se van a Ay la y ndo para pasar el día durmie noche trompa.

12. EL ALGARVE PORTUGUÉS - 1,260,000 En duodécimo lugar está el sur de Portugal, un paraíso para los británicos ‘swingers’ de mediana edad. La edad media del turista inglés aquí es de 43 años. Les encanta el golf ya que el Algarve, con sus 29 campos, es un puro éxito. La verdad es que si sirve para los cantantes Cliff Richards y Bonnie Tyler y la presentadora de programas de viaje Judith Chalmers ¿Porqué no para nosotros?

13. FLORIDA - 1,250,000 Our top American destination - iIn fact over half of the Brits flying across the Atlantic are heading here. Of course when we say Florida, we really mean Orlando - as four out of five Brits go no further than the theme park capital of the world.

13. FLORIDA - 1,250,000 Nuestro lugar preferido en Estados Unidos. De hecho, más de la mitad de británicos que cruzaron el charco llegaron aquí. Claro, cuando decimos Florida, concretemos que se trata de Orlando. Cuatro de cada cinco ingleses que vienen aquí no van más allá de la capital mundial de los parques temáticos.

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Horoscopo - Enero Aries

Tauro

Géminis

El año empieza con mucha energía y actividad. Sobre todo, tomas muy en serio lo de conseguir tus objetivos y tu ambición está por las nubes. Pones en espera los asuntos de amor quizás porque estás empleando tu energía en propósitos profesionales. El 2009 te trae mucho movimiento, desarrollo y oportunidades con amigos, grupos e ingresos de negocio. En este mes algunos de estos temas sacarán fruto.

Empezarás el año con un gran instinto para la aventura, el aprendizaje y el tomar riesgos. Tu deseo para las experiencias que van más allá de lo habitual es fuerte. El 2009 te trae oportunidad y expansión para tu vida profesional. El esparcimiento en asuntos de trabajo, el desarrollo de habilidades y el adelanto de tu negocio serán para ti los platos fuertes este año.

El año comienza con una fuerte aspiración al cambio interno, transformación y automaestría. Los propósitos del nuevo año para ti significan algo más que lo normal este año dado que tu convicción para quitarle los vicios es más fuerte que lo habitual. Este año te traerá una maravillosa energía para la aventura, el aprendizaje y el viaje. Tus ganas de ampliar tus campos e ir más lejos de tus círculos habituales se te premiará con oportunidades y recompensas.

Cáncer

Leo

Virgo

Un fuerte enfoque en tu vida social y una relación significativa es lo que destacan para ti al empezar el 2009. El nuevo año se basará fuertemente en relaciones íntimas, cuestiones financieras y crecimiento psicológico. Las reuniones se ahondan y conllevarán premios. Una sorpresa romántica o un tropiezo de casualidad ocurrirán sobre el 23.

Emprenderás el año con mucha actividad laboral y energía para cuestiones de salud y mantenimiento. Organizarse y ponerte en forma son los temas ahora, y estás dispuesto a dedicar más tiempo a tales asuntos. El 2009 traerá oportunidad y desarrollo con relaciones personales y asociaciones. Atraerás o fortalecerás una importante relación cuyas mejoras ocurrirán este mes.

El año empieza con un torbellino romántico y un desenfreno de actividad creativa. Te resultará bastante fácil conseguir lo que te propongas, cosa que se te dará bien. El año nuevo conlleva oportunidades fabulosas en los campos del empleo y asuntos de salud, que verás a finales de enero que será cuando no quedará más remedio que empezar de cero.

Libra

Escorpión

Una gran necesidad para asuntos de familia y atención a temas domésticos serán tu enfoque para principios de año. Este instinto de anidar es una oportunidad de descanso para las experiencias más aventureras que vendrán.

El 2009 te presentará bastantes oportunidades para el romance y energía creativa, sobre todo la última semana de enero, donde se requerirá la necesidad para nuevos comienzos en cuanto al amor y el entretenimiento.

Los comienzos de año se presentarán con una refriega de actividad, de aprendizaje y de comunicación. Lo importante ahora son los recados, el papeleo y el ‘networking’.

El 2009 será importante en cuestiones de asuntos domésticos y de hogar. Algunos de vosotros mudareis a una vivienda más grande y/o daréis la bienvenida a nuevos miembros de la familia.

Comienzas el año con grandes iniciativas financieras y el deseo de aumentar tus ingresos. ¡Con tal de evitar los despilfarros impulsivos saldrás ganando! El 2009 te abrirá puertas por medio de nuevos contactos y amistades.

También se presentarán oportunidades para aprender y ampliar habilidades y agudizar tus destrezas comunicativas. Tienes muchísimas ideas y unas ganas de emprender proyectos nuevos.

Capricornio

Acuario

Piscis

Mucha energía e iniciativas te invaden nada más comenzar el año. Estás particularmente concentrado, orientado a tus metas y dispuesto a perseguir lo que quieres. El año nuevo te trae nuevas oportunidades de dinero y material personal. Encontrarás nuevas formas de ganar dinero y ampliar tus recursos.

Mientras que para ti el Nuevo año no comenzará con tan buen pie, prepárate para un 2009 emocionante. Será un año de descubrimiento, expansión y nuevos comienzos. Es fuerte en ti el impulso de mejorar y crecer. Proyectas confianza, optimismo y entusiasmo y los demás recibirán favorablemente este año.

Venus, la Diosa del amor está en tu signo por la mayor parte del mes y tu encanto se eleva. Es particularmente fácil atraer a lo que y a quien quieras en tu vida durante el mes de enero. Tu agenda social está llena y gozas incluso de los momentos más atareados. Este año te traerá un ciclo de regeneración y un deseo elevado para contribuir o invertir en actividades y causas altruísticas.

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Have you considered that buying your dream classic car could be an investment?

Buying a classic car for the purpose of investment is a great way to watch your money grow. And, the fact that you can enjoy this investment, is simply icing on the cake.

There are many types of investments available today. There are stocks and bonds, mutual funds, Cd’s and T - Bills, and even real estate. Some people have chosen to invest in gold, platinum, silver and precious stones. With stocks, bonds and mutual funds there is considerable risk involved. The rest will gradually appreciate in value, but will be locked away in a vault somewhere, to be enjoyed maybe once or twice a year.

In the current economic climate it’s no fun watching these investment classes go down. But the classic car, on the other hand, can be enjoyed everyday; and can be taken out for a romantic spin with a loved one.

Below are some variables to consider in the decision: Type Of Car: Do you want a car like your grandfather or father had, or even your first car?

Or would you rather have one that you have always liked but never had the chance to own? A practical everyday type of classic or weekend dry weather only?There are many different factors in your decision process that you can use to begin narrowing down your choices.

Price: Some of the more popular cars in such as the 1954-1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, in excellent condition have a much higher value than say a 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible. Your budget will play a role in this right from the beginning. Try to determine what you want to spend first and that will help guide you along.

Features: When was the last time you drove a car that had manual brakes, manual steering and a manual transmission? If you have never driven a car that had manual steering for instance, you are in for a culture shock. It is more difficult driving a mostly manual car that a modern car or at least one that is mostly automatic from the 60’s. If you like or don’t mind a manual car, by all means include it in your search criteria. But if you do not have any experience driving such a car and are considering buying one, it is best to test drive one first to see if it is acceptable. The whole point of owning a classic car is to enjoy driving it!

Modifications: Cars that have mostly original parts or specifications are more valuable than cars that have extensive modifications (unless they are more of a custom car). Purists collectors insist that the cars have

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the original look down to the hubcaps. Many other collectors however like to update the wheels and tires, remove the fender skirts and add a more modern stereo for instance. Generally, whatever condition exists in the car, it should be able to be put back to the original condition with minimal effort if possible to ensure a higher resale value or to gain top prize in car judging. But it is really up to your taste in what is acceptable to you. Depending on the modifications, the car may or may not have a higher resale value compared to similar models.

Appearance: You do not have to have a perfect specimen to enjoy owning a classic car. In fact many classic car owners that have high value near perfect cars, fear to drive them. Cars that are over 35 years old are expected to have some wear. The car that you can afford and have been dreaming to own may have a small tear in the drivers seat, have a few paint blemishes and a few dings. Cars with some imperfections are often called “10 or 20 footers.”

Meaning they look great from that distance. Unless someone was to stand right next to the car and go over it with a fine-toothed comb, the imperfections would be hardly noticed. A large majority of classic cars for sale are in this approximate condition.

Upon viewing the car in person, decide what you can and can’t accept. If it needs a total paint job for example, get an estimate to see if this extra cost would be worth it for this particular vehicle. Decide whether the car is priced appropriately for any imperfections that might exist.

Ego: A normal human condition that plays a part in all of this. Decide what motivates you in your classic car purchase decision. Do you really want to purchase the exact car and same color and same year that your best friend or neighbor has? Do you want to have a popular car that many people own or do you want to set yourself apart from the others?

Go to car shows, search on-line for models that interest you. See how many are available per type. If you choose a make and model a little less popular, your car will be a little more unique.

Size: This one usually goes overlooked, but imagine buying your dreamboat 1960 Cadillac and driving it home to find out it won’t fit in your garage! What to do now?

Some of the 60’s era cars are bigger than you may remember. Long hoods and huge trunks create a possible storage problem. It is best to get an idea of the size of certain cars prior to making that purchase.

Mechanical Condition: Imagine never putting a Euro into the house you have lived in for the last 40 years.

Wishful thinking. Of course with a classic car of old age you will have to spend some money maintaining it. Make sure to set aside some of your budget money for expected repairs-guaranteed. However, when buying your classic car, you will need to determine

whether the repairs needed are immediate. If you are not mechanically inclined, it is probably best to consider a car that already is working well and in great mechanical condition. The price should be reflective of any work that needs to be done.

If the repairs are minor issues such as the radio or clock does not work or the left turn signal level sometimes sticks, then it should not be a deterrent to considering the car. However, if the car’s transmission does not shift properly, the car stalls repeatedly etc, then you will have to weigh whether you should move on or take the car with these problems...Happy cruising.

Year of manufacture 1986, LHD, 500sl, automatic, ABS, AC, power steering, full european specifications, CD/MP3 players, electric windows. new hood, hardtop, 245,00 km, drives like new, 4 new tyres, no rust or body damage, no expense spared.

Insurance is good value on an annual green card from UK for about £650 p.a.

It is UK registered however I’m told it would cost about euro’s 500 to register as Spanish car. The car is in Playa Honda kept in underground secure garage. The sale price is 13,500 euro’s. Tel: +34 968563861 or UK, Tel/SMS: +44(0)7904524022

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