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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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Ex-Richard Burns Mitsubishi Lancer Evo heads to auction

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Recently refurbished, this 1997 Lancer Evo IV was used by the late Richard Burns when driving for the Mitsubishi rally team.
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The retro 1990s Porsche colours making a comeback

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As part of its updated Paint to Sample option, Porsche has introduced retro colours for new cars. They include Rubystar and Mint Green.
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Reborn Aston Martin Bulldog hits 162mph in first test for 40 YEARS

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The Aston Martin Bulldog was created in 1979 to become the first 200mph supercar. Four decades on, the revived project has begun testing – at speed...

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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

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?

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.

A brief history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars

As the R107 SL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at the glamorous history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

Reviews

1987 Ford Capri 280 review: Retro Road Test

These are strange times. In March 2016, a Ford Capri 280 sold at auction for a world record price of £54,000. Think about that...

1984 Ferrari 308 GTS review: Retro Road Test

We follow in the tyre tracks of 1980s TV detective Magnum P.I. by driving a classic Ferrari 308 GTS. Read on for our Retro Road Test.

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.