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

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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.
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The star cars to see at London’s Concours of Elegance this month

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Taking place at Hampton Court Palace later this month , the 2024 Concours of Elegance will draw together 60 of the world’s rarest cars.
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Alfa Romeo Spider from Absolutely Fabulous heads to auction

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A recognisable star of the Absolutely Fabulous TV series, this classic Alfa Romeo Spider will come up for sale soon.
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Toyota Hilux takes top trophy at Festival of the Unexceptional 2024

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The 10th edition of the car show that celebrates motoring mundanity attracted a record number of visitors to Grimsthorpe Castle.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s Ford Escort RS Cosworth is for sale

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Affectionately known as ‘Gary’, arguably the most famous Ford Escort RS Cosworth will head to auction at Silverstone next month.
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Brawn in the USA: TVR Cerbera can now be imported into America

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Thanks to NHTSA legislation, classic TVR models from the late 1990s, including the Cerbera, can start a new life in the United States.
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Audi Quattro 20v Turbo: former UK press car heads to auction

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One of four cars used in the UK as press demonstrators, this 1989 Audi Quattro 20v has recently been restored.
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Audi completes radical Auto Union Type 52 road-racer after 90 years

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Designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1933, Audi has revealed a restored Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Cars

Party like it’s 1997 with this Lotus Esprit V8 up for auction

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Currently listed by Bonhams Online, this Lotus Esprit V8 SE started its life as a press demonstrator and has covered less than 50,000 miles.

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You could buy Simon Cowell’s modified Brabus Smart car

Currently up for for online auction with Bonhams, this highly modified Smart city car was specified by pop music mogul Simon Cowell.

Big cat hunting: Classic Jaguars up for auction in December

The Classic Sale at the Warwickshire Events Centre features an array of sporting Jaguar models ready to cross the auction block.

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.

Features

Celebrating the Clio and other radical Renaults

As the Renault Clio celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look at some of our favourite radical Renaults.

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

The greatest second-generation cars

These cars struck it lucky the second time around, including Mk2 versions of the Ford Escort, Toyota Prius and Porsche Boxster

Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test

This 'backdated' Porsche 911 imitates the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. How does it compare to drive?

Toyota MR2 Mk1 and Mk3 review: Retro Road Test

We compare the first and third generations of Toyota's affordable mid-engined sports car. What are they like to drive and should you buy one?

1988 Bentley Turbo R review: Retro Road Test

A turbocharged brute in a suit, the Bentley Turbo R was the fastest luxury car in the world in the late 1980s. How does it stack up in 2023?