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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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Amazing collection of Nigel Mansell F1 cars up for auction

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The RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2022 auction sees a selection of cars owned and raced by Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell up for sale.
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Your retro car could star at the Commonwealth Games

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The search is on for owners of Birmingham-built cars to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Mazda to showcase classic cars in renovated Hiroshima museum

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Crammed with classic cars from the past 100 years, the Mazda Museum in Japan will reopen soon. We take a look inside.
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Jaguar XK ‘European’ restomod offers 340hp and modern dynamics

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Thornley Kelham’s Jaguar XK 'European' restomod is said to move the classic British sports car firmly into the 21st century.

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Rowan Atkinson’s Peugeot 205 GTI heads to auction

Offered directly from the collection of actor Rowan Atkinson CBE, this well-preserved Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI will be sold later this month.

Final air-cooled Porsche 911 Turbo could sell for £800,000 at auction

Built to a bespoke specification, the last 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo will be auctioned at the Goodwood Revival in September.

Porsche 928 driven by Tom Cruise in Risky Business up for auction

Driven by Tom Cruise in the 1983 movie, Risky Business, this classic Porsche 928 is being auctioned by Bonhams as part of Monterey Car Week.

Features

Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the Rover 200.

The history of the Ford Focus: in pictures

We take a look at the stor of Ford’s hugely successful family hatchback.

The ‘Go-anywhere car’ – a history of the Mercedes G-Wagen

From military workhorse to Chelsea clothes horse, the Mercedes G-Wagen is certainly versatile. We tell its story.

Reviews

1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS review: Retro Road Test

The 964 Carrera RS was the first Porsche 911 with ‘RS’ on its rump since the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS of 1973. We drive it.

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4: Retro Road Test

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4: a big name for a very small car. Our man recalls the time he spent with Japan's craziest hot hatchback.