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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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Auction Car of the Week: 2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo

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Light weight, fantastic handling and a turbocharged engine make this 2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo a leftfield alternative to a Lotus Elise.
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You can now buy official Jaguar and Land Rover classic parts on eBay

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Official parts and accessories for classic Jaguar and Land Rover models now have their own dedicated stores on the eBay website.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1995 MG RV8

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The MG RV8 is a rare, retro-styled roadster with a brawny 3.9-litre V8 engine and a traditional wood and leather interior.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60

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This recently restored Volkswagen Corrado G60 is a great example of the classic coupe, with a supercharged engine and BBS alloy wheels.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1989 Peugeot 205 GTI Dimma

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Few cars are so evocative of their era as a Dimma-kitted Peugeot 205 GTI. This one has a Turbo Technics engine conversion, too.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II

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Yellow but not mellow, this special edition 'Giallo' Delta Integrale Evo II must be among the finest examples of the legendary hot hatch.

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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

Exotic and quixotic: a history of Aston Martin and Zagato

We revisit the finest collaborations between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, including the new V12 Heritage Twins.

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

We visit Le Manoir de L’Automobile museum in Brittany for a tour of its 400 vehicles, from French classics to Group B rally cars.

Coolest cars of all time: the people’s vote

We count down the 25 coolest cars ever, as determined by a public poll. Those chosen include the AC Cobra, Porsche 911 and Nissan Skyline GT-R.

Reviews

Suzuki Jimny: the retro off roader you can still buy today

Yes, you can walk into your nearest Suzuki dealer and drive away in a brand new Jimny

1999 Ferrari F355 Spider review: Retro Road Test

The Ferrari F355 offers up visceral driving excitement and prancing horse glamour for comfortably less than six figures. We drive it.

Toyota MR2 Mk1 and Mk3 review: Retro Road Test

We compare the first and third generations of Toyota's affordable mid-engined sports car. What are they like to drive and should you buy one?