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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

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

Celebrating the Clio and other radical Renaults

As the Renault Clio celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look at some of our favourite radical Renaults.

Mercedes-Benz 190: the story of a modern classic

The forerunner to the Mercedes C-Class was launched in 1982. We look back at the baby Benz and why it's a great modern classic today.

Reviews

1988 Land Rover 90 review: Retro Road Test

This Land Rover 90 is an exceptionally rare special edition. But the qualities that make it great are the same for any classic Defender.

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A diesel-engined hot hatchback? What were they thinking? We drive the sporty-but-sensible Mk1 Skoda Fabia vRS.

1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying one.