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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

John Redfern - 0
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

John Redfern - 0
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

Richard Aucock - 1
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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Barn again: 1983 Audi Quattro given a new chance at life

John Redfern - 0
Left in storage for more than two decades, this classic Quattro now has a new owner after an online auction
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BMW 503 owned by motorsport legend John Surtees heads to auction

John Redfern - 1
An ultra-rare model in its own right, having been the personal car of a true racing icon makes this BMW truly special
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Scrappage survivor: one-owner Rover 200 rescued by enthusiasts

Tim Pitt - 1
A one-owner Rover 216S with 402,000 miles on the clock has been saved from scrappage by the Rover 200 and 400 Owners' Club.
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Rare original Zanardi NSX sells for more than £210,000

John Redfern - 0
The 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition set a new record on auction website Bring a Trailer, helped by being part of Honda Racing history
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Metro at 40 exhibition goes live online

Richard Aucock - 0
The British Motor Museum is celebrating 40 years of the Austin Metro and 30 years of the Rover Metro with its first virtual exhibition

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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

Volvo 480: a sporty Swede that wasn’t sensible or square

The oddball Volvo 480 came out of nowhere, but laid the foundations for the company's front-wheel-drive future. We tell its story.

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.

The coolest cars of the 1990s

The 1990s was a decade stuffed with desirable modern classic cars, from the Renault Clio Williams to the Dodge Viper.

Reviews

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.

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 review: Retro Road Test

We review a classic Lotus Esprit S3, a wedge-shaped British sports car that shines despite its flaws. Did we mention James Bond drove one?

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...