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 with four doors, aerodynamic styling... and ideas well above its station.
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News

Race and rally Ford icons head to auction this month

The Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic sale features an array of legendary Ford performance cars, including a Sierra RS500 and a road-spec RS200.

Classic Jaguar bought by Madonna heads to auction

Pop icon Madonna has been photographed at the wheel of this Jaguar Mark X, which she purchased for her son, Rocco, to use in London.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Features

The Ford Escort story: how Britain’s best-seller blew it

Launched in 1968, the Ford Escort consistently topped the UK car sales chart for 42 years. We chart the highs and lows of a popular hero.

Britain’s favourite cars of 1995

We turn the clock back 25 years to reveal the 25 most popular cars in 1995. Where have all those Orions and Montegos gone?

The amazing 10-car garage you could buy for the cost of ONE wedding

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, we fire up Auto Trader

Reviews

2002 Ford Focus RS review: Retro Road Test

The original Ford Focus RS is a modern classic that continues to divide opinion. We get behind the wheel – and offer advice about buying one.

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test

Produced from 1971 until 1989, the 'R107' Mercedes-Benz SL is an elegant and very laid-back classic convertible. Should you buy one?

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.