Retro Motor News

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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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First classic cars chosen for NEC Pride of Ownership award

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The first 10 Pride of Ownership award finalists have been chosen, ahead of the 2022 Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show.
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Expert view: the sporty and affordable classics to buy now

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The demand for modern classics remains strong, with cars such as the Audi Quattro and Mitsubishi Evo proving a hit at auction.
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Skoda restores ultra-rare 1100 OHC Coupe racer

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Only two examples of the streamlined Skoda 1100 OHC Coupe racer were made. Now one has been restored to original condition by Skoda.
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MotoFest Coventry set to make spectacular return for 2022

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After a small-scale event in 2021, MotoFest Coventry will be back this year with a theme of past, present, and future.

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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

Barn finds at the NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show

As the Classic Car and Restoration Show kicks off, we search the show for our favourite barn finds

Reality Czech: the story of the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is familiar to millions – a family favourite for five generations. We drive some of the highlights from its past 61 years.

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...

Reviews

1991 Peugeot 205 GTI review: Retro Road Test special

Driving two very different versions of Peugeot's hot hatch icon: one a standard 1.6 GTI in concours condition, the other an Mi16 conversion.

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.

1990 Renault Clio review: Retro Road Test

The original Renault Clio is fast-approaching modern classic status, and possessed of a charm many superminis of its era lack. We drive one.