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F1 star’s stolen Ferrari recovered after it goes missing for 28 years

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The Metropolitan Police tracked down Gerhard Berger’s stolen Ferrari F512 M following a tip-off when it was sold in late 2023.
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Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Eldorado heads to auction

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Being sold at the Mecum Auctions Glendale event, the King was the first owner of this special 1969 Cadillac Eldorado.
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What made Princess Diana’s one-off Escort RS Turbo so special?

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Built especially for Diana, Princess of Wales, this famous black Ford Escort RS Turbo sold for an incredible £722,500 at auction.
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Perfect pair: Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth duo up for auction

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Coming up for sale at Race Retro later this month, these two classic Sierra Cosworths will attract plenty of attention from Ford fans.
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The car they wanted to ban: Lotus Carlton up for auction

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One of only 950 examples produced, you'll need to act fast if you want to own the most infamous super saloon of the 1990s.
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TV star Lotus Esprit with active suspension up for auction

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Being sold by Anglia Car Auctions this weekend, this Lotus Esprit Turbo development car even made an appearance on Top Gear.
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Land Rover Discovery used by Charles and Camilla up for auction

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Used by the now-King Charles III, this special Discovery TDV6 will be sold at the Practical Classics & Restoration Show later this year
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Ex-Richard Burns Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V up for auction

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Owned by late rallying champion Richard Burns, this incredible low-mileage Lancer Evo V could break records when auctioned next month.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Audi Coupe Quattro

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Fire up the auction! This week's highlight is a 1987 Audi Quattro in timewarp condition with less than 60,000 miles from new.

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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

A brief history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars

As the R107 SL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at the glamorous history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

Volkswagen K70: the story of a ‘quiet game changer’

The Volkswagen K70 was destined to wear an NSU badge, but the front-driven and water-cooled saloon was a turning point in VW history.

The coolest cars of the 1990s

The 1990s was a decade stuffed with desirable modern classic cars, from the Renault Clio Williams to the Dodge Viper.

Reviews

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E review: Retro Road Test

Look up 'practical classic' in the dictionary and you'll likely find a photo of a Mercedes-Benz 190E. We put one through our Retro Road Test.

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.

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.