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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Jensen Interceptor MkII

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The Jensen Interceptor was built in Britain, with Italian styling and an American V8 engine. It also has the coolest name of any car ever.
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Le Mans legend: ex-works Porsche 962 heads to auction

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Next month’s RM Sotheby’s auction will be the first time a former works Porsche 962 has been offered for public sale.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1973 Aston Martin Vantage

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This very original 1973 Aston Martin Vantage is one of just 71 examples made – and it's up for auction on Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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The W113 Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the most glamorous and beautiful cars of the 1960s. And this near-perfect 'Pagoda' could be yours.
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Auction Car of the Week: Renault 8 Gordini

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This week's featured auction car is a Renault 8 Gordini – a restored 1960s saloon that is brimful of sporting character.
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Ford Escort was the most searched-for classic car in 2022

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New data from Car & Classic shows the Ford Escort remains the most-wanted vehicle among enthusiasts, with the E30 BMW 3 Series also popular.
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Remarkable ‘garage find’ Mini 1275 GT heads to auction this month

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Kept in storage for 33 years, the low-mileage 1970 Mini 1275 GT will be sold at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show.
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Porsche to auction one-off, factory-built 911 Classic Club Coupe

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Restored and upgraded via the Porsche Sonderwusch programme, the GT3-engined 996 Classic Club Coupe will be sold later this year.
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The Beast: former most powerful car – with 27-litre V12 – is for sale

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Once the most powerful road car in the world, the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin V12-powered Beast is heading to auction.

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Ultra-rare MG XPower SV-R supercar is up for sale

One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it.

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.

Features

Ferrari 250 GTO: Joe Macari on driving the ultimate classic car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is the world’s most revered classic car, with an eight-figure price tag to match. But what’s it like to drive?

Mercedes-Benz 190: the story of a modern classic

The forerunner to the Mercedes C-Class was launched in 1982. We look back at the baby Benz and why it's a great modern classic today.

The story of Japan’s tiny kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models

Reviews

1996 Porsche 993 Targa review: Retro Road Test

The 993 Targa is one of the final 'classic' Porsche 911s, with a sliding glass sunroof and bags of air-cooled character. Tim Pitt drives it.

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

A beautifully built recreation of a classic 1960s racer, this Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is as evocative to drive as it looks.

1999 Ford Racing Puma review: Retro Road Test

The Racing Puma is a rare fast Ford that never wore an RS badge. Today it's a collectable classic car – so what makes it special?