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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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Live the American Dream with a Dodge Hemi Challenger

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Currently listed on The Market auction platform, this particular American icon is one of just 137 ever made.
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New Great British Car Club to launch at NEC

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Created by the founder of the Great British Car Journey museum, the new club aims to connect a diverse range of classic car enthusiasts.
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RS kickers: fast Fords star at NEC auction this week

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The upcoming NEC Classic Motor Show Sale features a plethora of fast Fords, from a Mk1 Escort RS1600 to a 335-mile Mk1 Focus RS.
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Citroen’s Group B rally flop: ultra-rare BX sells for £352,000

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The 1986 BX 4TC Evolution is said to be one of just seven survivors from Citroen’s ill-fated Group B rallying adventure.
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‘Dominant’ 1990 Ford Sierra RS500 racers to be reborn

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Race specialists CNC Motorsport AWS will build three fresh Ford Sierra RS500s to 1990 Andy Rouse Motorsport competition specification.

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Rowan Atkinson’s Peugeot 205 GTI heads to auction

Offered directly from the collection of actor Rowan Atkinson CBE, this well-preserved Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI will be sold later this month.

Final air-cooled Porsche 911 Turbo could sell for £800,000 at auction

Built to a bespoke specification, the last 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo will be auctioned at the Goodwood Revival in September.

Porsche 928 driven by Tom Cruise in Risky Business up for auction

Driven by Tom Cruise in the 1983 movie, Risky Business, this classic Porsche 928 is being auctioned by Bonhams as part of Monterey Car Week.

Features

Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?

Cape Town: the South African city with incredible car culture

We check out the car scene in the South African city of Cape Town

11 modern classics you can’t afford not to buy

We've picked out the highlights from this weekend's Classic Car Auctions sale

Reviews

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.

1987 Ford Capri 280 ‘Brooklands’ review: Retro Road Test

We drive the final Ford Capri – the special edition 280 'Brooklands' – to discover how this much-loved classic coupe stacks up today.

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.