Retro Motor News

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The W140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is officially a classic

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Introduced in 1991, the W140 series of the luxury saloon will be eligible for historic registration in Germany next year
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Brexit deal ‘uncertainty’ for UK’s thriving classic car industry

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Although emphasis has been placed on the new car industry, HERO-ERA highlights that Brexit will also impact the world of classic cars.
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Revealed: the best bargain cars of the 1990s

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Readers of Bargain Cars have named the BMW 3 Series (E36) the best affordable car of the 1990s. It beat the MX-5 and MGF to the top spot.
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Nissan will restore your classic Skyline GT-R for £325k

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Nissan's performance division, Nismo, will offer a comprehensive rebuild process to return a Skyline GT-R to exactly how it left the factory.
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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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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.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Features

Acceptable in the 80s: 7 old videos to take you back in time

Youtube clips show what London's roads looked like in the 1980s

Remember when Volkswagen built a London taxi?

In December 2010, Volkswagen unveiled its Taxi Concept. Ten years on, here’s a brief history of VW’s black cab.

BMW 8 Series: the story of the soft-focus supercar

The BMW 8 Series is 30 years old in 2020. We look back at three decades of this glamorous super-GT

Reviews

2004 Audi A2 review: Retro Road Test

Clever packaging, aluminium construction and efficient engines meant the Audi A2 was ahead of its time. Was it too clever for its own good?

1996 Audi RS2 review: Retro Road Test

We review the first RS-badged Audi: the 315hp RS2 estate. How does this modern classic drive – and what should you look for when buying one?

2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5: Retro Road Test

The fifth-generation VW Golf GTI is arguably the best of the breed, with a punchy engine, agile handling and no-compromise practicality.