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Paul McCartney’s Wings open-top tour bus up for auction

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Used by Paul and Linda McCartney during the 1972 Wings Over Europe tour, the customised double-decker bus is for sale on Car & Classic.
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Silverstone Festival to celebrate 60 years of the Ford Mustang

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The Ford Mustang's 60th birthday will be commemorated by a weekend of on- and off-track activities at Silverstone Festival.
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For sale: Lexus LFA owned by Rowan Atkinson (with a wild interior)

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Owned by the famous 'Mr Bean' actor and renowned car enthusiast, this fabulous 2012 Lexus LFA is now available for sale in the UK.
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Rare, low-mileage Renault Sport Spider heads to auction

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One of only 60 right-hand-drive Sport Spiders, this classic Renault comes up for sale at next month’s Supercar Fest.
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Moving fast! Retro hot hatchbacks heading to auction soon

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From a classic Ford Escort to a V6-powered MG ZS, there is a retro hot hatch to suit all tastes in April's Anglia Car Auction.
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Rare V8-powered BMW 502 heads to auction

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One of only 12 examples in the UK, this 1957 BMW 502 will be sold by H&H Classics next month. Here's what you need to know.
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Rare, UK-registered Ford GT supercar now up for auction

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Imported to the UK in 2014, this fabulous first-generation Ford GT is currently being auctioned through Bonhams Online.
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Festival of the Unexceptional to celebrate 10 years of mundane cars

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The 2024 edition of the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional promises to be bigger than ever, with tickets now on sale.
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Could this be the world’s best Ford Escort XR3?

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Restored by Tolman Engineering, this 1981 Ford Escort XR3 is even better than when new – and comes complete with period 1980s accessories.

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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

What if… Jaguar had built an XJ40 coupe?

It was 1993 before a prototype Jaguar XJ40 coupe arrived – and by that time, the new X300 model was imminent. We look at what could have been.

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?

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.

Reviews

1986 Toyota Corolla GT AE86 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt drives the famous forerunner of today's Toyota GR86 sports car: the classic 'Hachi Roku' Corolla AE86.

2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5: Retro Road Test

The fifth-generation VW Golf GTI is arguably the best of the breed, with a punchy engine, agile handling and no-compromise practicality.

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.