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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Jensen Interceptor MkII

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.

Le Mans legend: ex-works Porsche 962 heads to auction

Next month’s RM Sotheby’s auction will be the first time a former works Porsche 962 has been offered for public sale.

Auction Car of the Week: 1973 Aston Martin Vantage

This very original 1973 Aston Martin Vantage is one of just 71 examples made – and it's up for auction on Car & Classic.

Auction Car of the Week: Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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.

Auction Car of the Week: Renault 8 Gordini

This week's featured auction car is a Renault 8 Gordini – a restored 1960s saloon that is brimful of sporting character.

Ford Escort was the most searched-for classic car in 2022

New data from Car & Classic shows the Ford Escort remains the most-wanted vehicle among enthusiasts, with the E30 BMW 3 Series also popular.

Remarkable ‘garage find’ Mini 1275 GT heads to auction this month

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.

Porsche to auction one-off, factory-built 911 Classic Club Coupe

Restored and upgraded via the Porsche Sonderwusch programme, the GT3-engined 996 Classic Club Coupe will be sold later this year.

The Beast: former most powerful car – with 27-litre V12 – is for sale

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