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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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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

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Up for auction with Car & Classic, this rare Ford Capri 280 was modified by Turbo Technics in period, with its 2.8-litre V6 boosted to 200hp.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW Z1

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Up for auction on Car & Classic, this 1990 BMW Z1 benefits from a low mileage and some period AC Schnitzer upgrades.

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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.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Three classic cars owned by Jamie Oliver head to auction

The Classic Car Auctions Stoneleigh sale will include three vehicles owned by famous chef and restaurateur, Jamie Oliver MBE.

Features

‘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.

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?

Acceptable in the 80s: 7 old videos to take you back in time

Youtube clips show what London's roads looked like in the 1980s

Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test

This 'backdated' Porsche 911 imitates the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. How does it compare to drive?

1988 Bentley Turbo R review: Retro Road Test

A turbocharged brute in a suit, the Bentley Turbo R was the fastest luxury car in the world in the late 1980s. How does it stack up in 2023?

1989 Seat Ibiza Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

With crisp Giugiaro styling and low running costs, the original Seat Ibiza is a great starter classic. If you can find one.