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Ex-press Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4 is up for auction

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Originally used as a press demonstrator by Ford, this four-door Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 is available for online auction bids now.
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Triumph Stag driven by Dennis Waterman heads to auction

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Featured in the ‘New Tricks’ TV series, this 1975 Triumph Stag was even present at a memorial service for the late British actor.
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Classic Mercedes-Benz SL owned by Stirling Moss heads to auction

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The ex-Stirling Moss Mercedes 500SL goes under the hammer at the H&H Classics Duxford Sale later this month.
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Celebrate motoring mundanity ahead of Festival of the Unexceptional 2024

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Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Festival of the Unexceptional, Hagerty is hosting a special preview event at Bicester Heritage
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Plenty of Verve: you could buy Richard Ashcroft’s Ferrari 456 GTA

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This 1998 Ferrari 456 GTA was formerly owned by Richard Ashcroft, frontman of The Verve, and even comes with his signature inside.
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The government wants YOUR advice on preserving classic cars

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A new government initiative aims to make registering modified classic vehicles easier, including those converted to electric power.
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Up for auction: The Austin Rover company name could be yours

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The Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest sale includes your chance to own the rights to the Austin Rover company name and registration number.
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Porsche 911 Turbo prototype to star at Hampton Court this summer

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The very first Porsche 911 Turbo prototype will be displayed at Hampton Court Palace for this year’s Concours of Elegance.
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Classic comeback: Alvis delivers first new Graber Drophead 

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Destined for Japan, the Alvis Graber Drophead features an engine block first constructed more than 50 years ago.

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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

Inside BMW’s jaw-dropping heritage car collection

We discover the wonders of BMW’s classic fleet, including M cars, Z cars and a £1.5 million 507

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

Not even Maranello is perfect all the time – as this list of Ferrari fails shows

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

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 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?

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth review: Retro Road Test

After it breaks another auction record, we revisit the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth – one of the most iconic fast cars of the 1980s.