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Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.

Great Motoring Disasters: Triumph TR7

The radical, wedge-shaped Triumph TR7 was hobbled by poor build quality and industrial strife. But it certainly wasn't all bad.

2005 Honda NSX review: Retro Road Test

The Honda NSX famously beat Ferrari at its own supercar game. It remains one of the all-time great driving experiences, as we found out.

Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa

Get yourself ready for summer with this open-air Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa, up for online auction. Here's what you need to know.

Car & Classic launches retro car insurance

Get an indicative quote in seconds simply by entering a vehicle registration into the new Car & Classic insurance tool.

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