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Classic Vauxhalls to dock at Ellesmere Port factory

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Vauxhall's 60-strong heritage collection is moving from its current home in Luton to a temporary facility at the Ellesmere Port factory.
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New book showcases unseen Porsche concepts

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A new book showcases 15 previously unseen Porsche concepts, including an electric van and an LMP1 racer for amateur drivers.
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Ready for business: Lotus Turbo Esprit

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A 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit formerly owned by the ex-Lotus chairman David Wickins is for sale via The Market. You'll be anything but bored.
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A racing team has built this amazing 420hp Volvo P1800

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Cyan Racing, the reigning World Touring Car Cup champions, have created a modernised version of the classic Volvo P1800 coupe.
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Electrify your retro Mini with this Swindon Powertrain kit

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Growing demand for electrified classics sees 80 kW package launched for original Mini, with host of additional extras
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Citroen celebrates 40 years of the 2CV6 Charleston

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The Citroen 2CV6 Charleston was unveiled in 1980. Launched as a special edition, it later became a production model. Here's its story.
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UK’s most famous Peugeot 205 GTI heads to auction

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Featured on Top Gear and in numerous magazines, this Peugeot 205 GTI was even used to create a Corgi miniature model.
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Ferrari F40 owned by F1 legend Gerhard Berger ready for auction

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Gerhard Berger's Ferrari F40 will be offered for auction at RM Sotheby’s London Online Only sale, alongside other exotic cars.
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Frank’s Dream Garage: critiquing the great car designs on YouTube

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Frank Stephenson’s latest YouTube series looks at the greatest car designs of all time… and shows how they can perhaps be made even better.

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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

Coolest cars of all time: the people’s vote

We count down the 25 coolest cars ever, as determined by a public poll. Those chosen include the AC Cobra, Porsche 911 and Nissan Skyline GT-R.

The history of Cupra performance cars

After years of Seat hot hatches, Cupra has become a standalone car marque, with a focus on sporty performance and style. We tell its story so far.

Alpine: the history of F1’s newest team

As Alpine enters Formula 1 for the 2021 season, we look back at the 65-year history of this storied French brand

Reviews

1996 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

The original Mazda MX-5 has now attained modern classic status. It's affordable to buy, reliable and fun to drive.

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth review: Retro Road Test

After it breaks another auction record, we revisit the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth – one of the most iconic fast cars of the 1980s.