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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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Tesla Roadster driven by Michael Schumacher heads to auction

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Used by Michael Schumacher and other stars at the 2010 Race of Champions, the original Tesla Roadster will be sold at auction next month.
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Auction for Elvis Presley’s 1975 Cadillac ends soon

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Famed for his love of cars, this gigantic Cadillac Fleetwood was bought new by Elvis Presley himself. Here's how you could buy it.
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Nissan UK celebrates 35 years with restomod electric Bluebird

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The one-off 'Newbird' uses the electric motor and batteries from a modern Nissan Leaf in place of a petrol engine. We take a closer look.
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Influx of young people is ‘keeping the classic car industry alive’

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Gen X and Gen Y enthusiasts are becoming an ever-growing part of the British classic car industry, a trend welcomed by trade talent-spotters.
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Film star Porsche 911 964 Turbo could be yours

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This Porsche 911 Turbo featured in the 1995 movie, Bad Boys – and was previously owned by director Michael Bay. It heads to auction in 2022.
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Britt Ekland’s Mini Cooper Sport heads to auction

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Owned by the Swedish star from new, Britt Ekland’s rare 2000 Mini Cooper Sport will be sold by Classic Car Auctions this weekend.

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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

The amazing 10-car garage you could buy for the cost of ONE wedding

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, we fire up Auto Trader

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

Not even Maranello is perfect all the time – as this list of Ferrari fails shows

Ferrari 250 GTO: Joe Macari on driving the ultimate classic car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is the world’s most revered classic car, with an eight-figure price tag to match. But what’s it like to drive?

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.

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 review: Retro Road Test

The Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 is as bonkers as its name suggests. We recall youthful adventures with Japan's pint-sized hot hatchback.

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS review: Retro Road Test

The original Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS beat the Golf GTI at its own game, offering greater practicality and better value for money.