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British-built Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival takes to the road

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The first new Bizzarrini 5300 GT Revival has undergone final endurance testing. Only 24 examples of the Italian sports car will be made.
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Majority of classic car owners oppose ‘anti-tampering’ rules

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A new survey finds 84 percent of classic car owners oppose suggested anti-tampering legislation, which could impact the aftermarket industry.
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How Porsche transformed an unloved 996 into a GT3-powered restomod

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A two-and-a-half-year project saw a used Porsche 996 Carrera transformed into a 997 Sport Classic tribute – with a GT3 engine.
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Press fleet Audi A4 DTM – previously reviewed by us – is for sale

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The 2005 A4 DTM Edition was part of Audi’s UK heritage fleet, and borrowed by Motoring Research for a month-long test. Here's how to buy it.
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Retro Rides Weekender 2022: full details of Goodwood classic car event

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Set to take place at Goodwood Motor Circuit on 21 and 22 May, more than 800 classic and modified cars will attend the Retro Rides Weekender.
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Renault heritage fleet hot hatches up for auction

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A selection of Renault UK’s modern classics are being sold via online auction, including a Clio 182 Trophy and Megane R26.R.
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Ferrari specialist GTO Engineering to offer Lamborghini and Maserati parts

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Founded in 1996 to focus on classic Ferraris, the GTO Parts business will now supply components for two more famous Italian marques.
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Rare right-hand-drive Chevrolet Corvette up for auction

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Listed for sale on The Market auction website, this bright yellow 2001 C5 Chevrolet Corvette has been converted to right-hand drive.
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Ex-Colin McRae Ford Focus WRC heads to auction

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Raced by legendary rally driver Colin McRae, this 2001 Focus was driven to three WRC rally wins for the Ford team. And you could buy it.

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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

Top cat: celebrating 60 years of the Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. We celebrate 60 years of the most beautiful car ever made.

Terrific tin-tops: the retro cars that made the BTCC a global success

With the 2020 British Touring Car Championship finally underway, we take a look at some of the classics that have graced the grid

Luxe fizz: a celebration of French luxury cars

De Luxe and delightful: luxury cars, French style

Reviews

2004 Renault Clio V6 review: Retro Road Test

Like a project from a modified car magazine, the Renault Clio featured a mid-mounted 3.0-litre engine instead of rear seats. We drive one.

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.

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 review: Retro Road Test

We review a classic Lotus Esprit S3, a wedge-shaped British sports car that shines despite its flaws. Did we mention James Bond drove one?