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Classic cars ‘better for the environment’ than buying new

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The Indicator Report by Footman James reveals that the average classic car has a smaller carbon footprint than a new vehicle.
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Ex-heritage fleet Maserati Bora heads to auction

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Once part of Maserati UK’s heritage fleet, this rare and beautiful Bora 4.7 will be offered for auction later this month.
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Coffee & Chrome Collective events initiative launched

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Backed by insurance brokers Footman James, the Coffee & Chrome Collective is planning a busy events calendar
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Classic British cars on display for Platinum Jubilee Party

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An impressive collection of 70 classic British cars will decorate the ‘Long Walk’ at this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee Party at The Park. Set to be...
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You could buy the Lotus Exige owned by Top Gear’s Chris Harris

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Delivered to Chris Harris when new, this low-mileage 2001 Lotus Exige is now up for auction on the Collecting Cars platform.
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New data shows less than 1 in 10 classic car owners are women

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A new report by Footman James shows the classic car sector could improve its diversity, both in terms of gender and age.
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Restored Eggenberger Merkur XR4Ti touring car up for sale

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Touring car specialist CNC Motorsport AWS has restored this 1986 Eggenberger XR4Ti back to race-winning ETCC specification.
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DVLA should reclassify electrified classic cars, say drivers

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A new survey finds 70 percent of car enthusiasts think EV conversions should be given their own classification by the DVLA.
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Praise the Ford: stunning Mk1 Escort RS1600 up for auction

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Originally a Ford press car, this 1971 Escort RS1600 Custom has been beautifully restored – including a rebuilt Cosworth BDA engine.

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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

Land Rover Discovery: meet the ancestors

We drive four generations of Land Rover Discovery. Which would you buy today?

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?

The greatest second-generation cars

These cars struck it lucky the second time around, including Mk2 versions of the Ford Escort, Toyota Prius and Porsche Boxster

Reviews

1990 BMW Z1 review: Retro Road Test

The BMW Z1 is famous for its drop-down doors. But there is plenty more to recommend this retro roadster, as Richard Aucock discovers.

MR archive: Audi RS4 B7 review

We rewind the clock by 11 years for a drive in the new-at-the-time B7 Audi RS4

1984 Ferrari 308 GTS review: Retro Road Test

We follow in the tyre tracks of 1980s TV detective Magnum P.I. by driving a classic Ferrari 308 GTS. Read on for our Retro Road Test.