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‘Affordable’ Ferrari with F1 history is for sale

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A Ferrari 348 TS formerly owned by the Scuderia F1 team boss is up for auction. It’s a great candidate for your first Ferrari
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Rare Peter Rabbit Land Rover up for auction

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The Land Rover Series IIA is expected to make up to £15,000
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Iron Maiden drummer’s Jaguar XJ6 is the coolest thing at the Geneva Motor Show

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Holy Smoke! What's the coolest car at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show? Our man reckons it's the Series 3 Jaguar XJ6 owned by Nicko McBrain
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Revealed: the UK’s rustiest cars and where to find them

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Cazana's analysed MOT data to revealed the eight rustiest cars in the UK - and there are a few surprises
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This ‘Rambo Lambo’ puts the Urus super-SUV to shame

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The Lamborghini LM002 is on display at this weekend's London Classic Car Show
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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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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.

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.

Features

Mercedes-Benz 190: the story of a modern classic

The forerunner to the Mercedes C-Class was launched in 1982. We look back at the baby Benz and why it's a great modern classic today.

The story of the classic Porsche 911

The original Porsche 911 was launched in 1963 and remained in production until 1989. We chart the history of an icon.

A Ferrari for every budget: prancing horses up for auction

From a £25,000 Mondial to a rare, racing-spec F40, there’s a Ferrari for everyone at this weekend’s Autosport International sale

Reviews

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Famous for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is a leftfield and very stylish classic car.

2004 BMW M3 CSL review: Retro Road Test

Arguably the greatest BMW M3 of all, the E46 CSL serves up no-holds-barred driving excitement. Here's what you need to know about buying one.

1997 Honda Integra Type R review: Retro Road Test

The DC2 Honda Integra Type R has been hailed as the greatest front-driven sports car ever. Can it live up to the legend?