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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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Auction Car of the Week: Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4

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A fast Ford in concours condition, this stunning Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 is now up for auction on Car & Classic. Read this before you bid.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Porsche 924S

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Looking for an affordable classic Porsche? This four-owner 924S automatic has covered just 28,575 miles from new.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Nissan Silvia S12

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Time travel back to the 1980s, with this turbocharged Nissan Silvia – our Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

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Fancy a large helping of authentic American muscle? Get bidding on this 5.7-litre V8 Chevrolet Camaro – now for sale on Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1993 Citroen BX 17 D Turbo

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Our pick from Car & Classic this week is a Citroen BX D Turbo in wonderfully original condition, with only one owner until 2020.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW E34 M5

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Our choice from Car & Classic this week is a beautifully understated – and relatively affordable — example of the second-generation BMW M5.
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Fiat 500 owned by Lando Norris is the perfect antidote to November rain

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The open-air Fiat 500 Jolly was used by the McLaren-Mercedes driver to zip around Monaco when not on Formula One duty.

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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

These classic radio controlled cars are pure nostalgia

From the first Competition Special to one of the seminal Tamiya RC cars, here’s a radio controlled trip down memory lane

30 years of fast Ford Fiestas

From Supersport to ST, we chart the history of Ford’s smallest hot hatch. Which Fiesta will ‘roar like a lion or purr like a pussycat’? Read on to find out...

The greatest Japanese sports cars ever made

Japan has produced many of the world’s best sports cars, from the evergreen Mazda MX-5 to the mighty Nissan GT-R. These are our favourites.

Reviews

2002 Ford Focus RS review: Retro Road Test

The original Ford Focus RS is a modern classic that continues to divide opinion. We get behind the wheel – and offer advice about buying one.

1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.

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.