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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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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

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Looking to revisit your boy racer roots? This 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo should fit the bill. It comes up for auction on Car & Classic soon.
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa owned by Nigel Mansell heads to auction

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Given to Nigel Mansell after he joined the Ferrari F1 team, this 1988 Testarossa is a rare right-hand-drive example – and it could be yours.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

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This 600hp modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 is a classic example of the car nicknamed 'Godzilla'. And it could be yours.

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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

Luxe fizz: a celebration of French luxury cars

De Luxe and delightful: luxury cars, French style

Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the Rover 200.

Fast Fords that could break auction records

A feast of fast Fords at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show including a £50k Sierra RS Cosworth

Reviews

1995 Ford Mondeo Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A true 'world car', the Mondeo changed Ford for the better – and became familiar to millions. We drive a well-preserved 1995 Mondeo 1.8 LX.

1988 Land Rover 90 review: Retro Road Test

This Land Rover 90 is an exceptionally rare special edition. But the qualities that make it great are the same for any classic Defender.

1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo review: Retro Road Test

Fragile, fast and fun, the Renault 5 GT Turbo lives up every cliché about French hot hatches. We drive one – and offer up some buying advice.