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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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TVR T440R: unique Le Mans homologation special heads to auction

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To be sold at the Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest sale, this one-off TVR T440R is an extreme Tuscan intended to race at Le Mans.
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For sale: Ayrton Senna’s classic Honda NSX

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A 1991 Honda NSX, first owned by the late F1 legend Ayrton Senna, is listed for sale on Auto Trader with a £500,000 price tag.
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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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Tolman gives classic Mini Cooper S the restomod treatment

With its power output almost doubled, Tolman Engineering has overhauled this Mini Cooper S while preserving its classic character.

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.

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 Porsche of the East’: Skoda celebrates 50 years of sports cars

We remember the pretty, rear-engined Skoda 110 R coupe, which made its debut 50 years ago – and look at its legacy.

Reality Czech: the story of the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is familiar to millions – a family favourite for five generations. We drive some of the highlights from its past 61 years.

Reviews

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a 1989 80 1.8 S.

1990 Renault Clio review: Retro Road Test

The original Renault Clio is fast-approaching modern classic status, and possessed of a charm many superminis of its era lack. We drive one.

2009 Honda S2000 review: Retro Road Test

We drive the Honda S2000 GT Edition 100 – should it be on your retro roadster shortlist alongside the Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Boxster?