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This twin-engined Mini is an early example of a 4×4 rally car

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It's on display at the London Classic Car Show this weekend
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We found a Vauxhall Viceroy lurking at the London Classic Car Show

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Possibly the cheapest car there but also one of our favourites...
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London Classic Car Show: everything you need to know

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The London Classic Car Show is underway at the Excel this weekend
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You can now 3D print rare parts for your classic Porsche

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Porsche Classic is trialling 3D printing for parts in low demand
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60 years of Mini: plans announced for anniversary celebrations

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They include a Guinness World Record attempt and a change of date for the annual Mini and Metro Show
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David Brown Automotive set to reveal another retro remake

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A grand tourer will be revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
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Rocket man: Elton John’s rare Aston Martin up for auction

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The black Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550 is expected to make £190,000 - £240,000 at Race Retro next month
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Best of British: what’s your favourite BL car ever made?

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AR Online is holding a poll to find the nation's favourite BLMC car
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Volkswagen is celebrating the Corrado’s 30th birthday

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There are two rare Corrados on display on VW's stand at the Bremen Classic Motor Show

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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

Terrific tin-tops: the retro cars that made the BTCC a global success

With the 2020 British Touring Car Championship finally underway, we take a look at some of the classics that have graced the grid

The coolest car dashboards

From the Lancia Trevi to the Citroen C6, these are some of the world’s coolest car dashboards

Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?

Reviews

1997 Vauxhall Omega V6 review: Retro Road Test

Has the Vauxhall Omega 3.0-litre V6 stood the test of time? We reckon it's the equal of a BMW from the same era – if you can find a good one.

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test

Produced from 1971 until 1989, the 'R107' Mercedes-Benz SL is an elegant and very laid-back classic convertible. Should you buy one?

1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton review: Retro Road Test

We drive the 176mph super saloon that outraged the Daily Mail. How does the legendary Vauxhall Lotus Carlton stack up today?