Great Motoring Disasters

Great Motoring Disasters

Great Motoring Disasters: Vauxhall Belmont

Retro Motor team - 2
Back in the 1980s, the Vauxhall Belmont took on the Ford Orion. It had four doors, aerodynamic styling... and ideas well above its station.
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News

Driving home for Christmas 2025… in Chris Rea’s electric Mini

Built especially for Chris Rea, the EV-converted classic Mini will be sold directly from the Teesside-born singer's ownership.

Get Dakar-ready with this classic Range Rover – now up for auction

First used on the 1991 Paris-Dakar Rally, this competition-spec Range Rover was later driven by Dakar legend Patrick Tambay.

Tolman gives classic Mini Cooper S the restomod treatment

With its power output almost doubled, Tolman Engineering has overhauled this Mini Cooper S while preserving its classic character.

Features

Supra heroes: the story of the Toyota Supra

As Toyota teases the new 2019 Supra, we look back at the history of this stylish sports coupe

Reality Czech: the story of the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is familiar to millions – a family favourite for five generations. We drive some of the highlights from its past 61 years.

The 20 greatest fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.

Reviews

Toyota MR2 Mk1 and Mk3 review: Retro Road Test

We compare the first and third generations of Toyota's affordable mid-engined sports car. What are they like to drive and should you buy one?

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a 1989 80 1.8 S.