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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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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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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

Christmas crackers: affordable cars to make you smile

20 cars guaranteed to raise a smile for less than £5,000

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

How the Lotus Elise was born on Christmas Eve

Birth of an icon: how a team of engineers worked long into the night to prepare the Lotus Elise for its maiden journey on Christmas Eve 1994.

Reviews

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.

1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.

1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo review: Retro Road Test

Fragile, fast and fun, the Renault 5 GT Turbo lives up every cliché about French hot hatches. We drive one – and offer up some buying advice.