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RECORD-SETTING March retail sales by both BMW Canada and Land Rover Canada have con- tributed to the BMW Greup’s best first quarter result in histo- ry.

BMW Canada has record- ed first quarter retail sales of 1,651 units — an increase of 20% over the same period last year.

March sales results, which were up 24% over last year, were lcd by the remarkably strong 3 Series which posted an increase of 55% over March of 1998, and 68% year-to-date.

“It is obvious that the all- new 3 Series sedans continue to have a tremendous impact on BMW Canada’s conunu- ing success story,” said Hendrik von Kuenheim, ' president and CEO of BMW’s Canadian opera- tions.

“The introduction of the new 3 Series is not the only factor, however. It is also duc to our incredibly strong

Jaguar XK 120 draws top dollar

THE top dog at last weekend’s Spring Collector Car Auction was in fact a cat —~ and a béautiful one at that.

A well-restored 1952 Jaguar XK120 went for a cool $70,000, more than twice that of the next highest scil- ing vehicle.

Hosted _ by North Vancouver’s Autoclassic at the Seaforth Armouries, the

th annua! spring auction offered up something for all ists in rolling collectible. Top selling cars

1) 1952 aguar XK120: $70,000.

2) 1967 Austin Healey BJ8: $32,564.

3) 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow: $29,489.

4) 1968 Chevrolet Corvette: $22,082.

5) 1970 Lotus Elan: $19,368

Cheapest cars:

ade 1) 1971 Mercedes 280SE:

2) 1972 Datsun 510: $532. 3) 1962 Ford T-Bird:

* $1,489. 4) 1958 Edsel Pacer,

«1963 Plymouth Belvedere,

1964 Ford T-Bird: each sold at $1,596.

5) 1973 Mercedes Benz 300SEL: $1,702.

On Thursday, April 22 Autociassic holds its inaugural Fine Automobile Auction in

. New Westminster. Over 50 luxury late-model vehicles will be on the block. Info: 540- 2886. —Ancrew McCredie

CANADIAN Land Rover sales are up 97% over last year.

retail network, whose collec- tive professionalism i in repre- senting our brand on the front-lines everyday, is pay- ing tremendous dividends in the zveas of customer satis- faction and owner loyalty. The powerful combina- tion of unmatched product and an unmatched retail experience has set the foun- dation for our future growth in the Canadiai marker.” Land Rover Canada also

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posted record first quaicer retail sales of 346 units —- an increase of 97% over the same period last year.

March sales results, which were up 152% over last year, were led by sales of the new Discovery series HH.

“Sales for Land Rover Canada this first quarter are extremely impressive,” said von Kuenhein. “It is evident thas customers are becoming aware that with its new sus- pension, the New Discovery His just as capable on-road as it is off-road.

“tr is by far the most refined on-road vehicle Land Rover has ever produced,” he added.

BMW Canada was cstab- lished in 1986 as a wholly- owned subsidiary of BMW AG. and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury/performance auto- mobiles and mecorcycies.

With the recent integra- tion of Land Rover Canada as a divisicr, of BMW Canada, the BMW Group in Canada is represented by a network of 46 automobile and 12 motorcycle retailers across the country.

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