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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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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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Tolman gives classic Mini Cooper S the restomod treatment

With its power output almost doubled, Tolman Engineering has overhauled this Mini Cooper S while preserving its classic character.

You could buy Simon Cowell’s modified Brabus Smart car

Currently up for for online auction with Bonhams, this highly modified Smart city car was specified by pop music mogul Simon Cowell.

Big cat hunting: Classic Jaguars up for auction in December

The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Events Centre features an array of sporting Jaguar models ready to cross the auction block.

Features

Sleepers: Citroen Saxo VSX Auto

The French shopping car that was an accidental GTi

How a broken-down Volkswagen helped create a famous dog toy

Loved by millions of dogs around the world, the Kong chew toy was inspired by a suspension part from the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus.

You can now buy an Aston Martin V8 Vantage for £30,000

The 2005 V8 Vantage has dipped below £30,000. This is what you should look out for

Reviews

1999 Ford Racing Puma review: Retro Road Test

The Racing Puma is a rare fast Ford that never wore an RS badge. Today it's a collectable classic car – so what makes it special?

Suzuki Jimny: the retro off roader you can still buy today

Yes, you can walk into your nearest Suzuki dealer and drive away in a brand new Jimny

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a generous side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.