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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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Timewarp 77-mile MGB roadster up for auction

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Listed on the Car & Classic online auction website, the run-out MGB Limited Edition has covered just 77 miles since leaving the factory.
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You could buy Vauxhall’s wild press-fleet Monaro VXR500

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Currently listed for auction on the Collecting Cars website, Vauxhall’s very own Monaro VXR500 can provide V8 thrills galore.
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Meet the wild TVR Cerbera with a Maserati V8

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Powered by a 4.7-litre V8 engine from a Maserati, this 1996 TVR Cerbera boasts plenty of extra modifications. And it could be yours.
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Lamborghini recreates 1971 Countach LP 500 concept

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Following 25,000 hours of work, Lamborghini’s in-house Polo Storico department has recreated the first Countach LP 500 concept car.

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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

30 years of fast Ford Fiestas

From Supersport to ST, we chart the history of Ford’s smallest hot hatch. Which Fiesta will ‘roar like a lion or purr like a pussycat’? Read on to find out...

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

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

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

2002 Ford Focus RS review: Retro Road Test

The original Ford Focus RS is a modern classic that continues to divide opinion. We get behind the wheel – and offer advice about buying one.

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.

1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.