It was a case of misery...
It was a case of misery to millionaire for two pensioners, after they sold their classic car collection following a spate of thefts from their museum. The Sharpe brothers of Rayleigh, Essex - both in their 70s - have bought rare vehicles since the Fifties. But they contacted Christie"s auction house after several of their 200-strong collection were stolen. Among the rarities sold was a 1914 fire engine, a 90-year-old bus and a 1902 Ford. This was valued at í‚á£15,000, but fetched í‚á£140,000! In all, the sale netted the pensioners a cool í‚á£3million.
Canada: Nervous Nina...
Canada: Nervous Nina Chandler made a hash of her driving test. Pulling into the Calgary test centre, she drove through a wall and ran over the examiner.
Ireland: Car dealer Sean Cooper is refusing to sell one of the vans on his forecourt in Dublin because a sparrow has built its nest under the bonnet.
Germany: Absent-minded Hans Flegnar drove off in the wrong car after filling up with fuel in Frankfurt. He only realised his error when police visited him the next day.