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Auction Car of the Week: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

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Want to be noticed? Get bidding on this 1999 Plymouth Prowler – our latest Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1972 Opel Manta A

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Now up for auction with Car & Classic, this 1972 Opel Manta A was subject to an 11-year restoration. A cooler alternative to a Capri?
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This 1939 Ford V8 is a genuine movie star up for auction

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Featured in the 1988 movie ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, this restored and largely original Ford V8 is being auctioned by Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1996 Volvo 850 R Estate

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The estate is arguably the most iconic layout for a Volvo, and the 850 R is one of the most iconic of them all.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1974 BMW E9 CSi

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Luxurious, beautiful and sporting to drive, this 1974 BMW E9 CSi could be yours. Read on for details of our Auction Car of the Week.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1965 TVR Griffith 200

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This 1965 TVR Griffith 200 is ready to race, with a 435hp Ford V8 shoehorned into a lightweight 'Manx-tail' body. How brave do you feel?
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Auction Car of the Week: 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo

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This week's auction temptation, in association with Car & Classic, is a characterful and very affordable Saab 900 SE Turbo.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e Cosworth 2.5

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Our Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic, is an enthusiast-owned and highly original Mercedes Benz 190e Cosworth 2.5.
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Auction Car of the Week: 2002 Mazda MX-5

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Up for auction with Car & Classic, this is the closest thing to a brand new Mk2 Mazda MX-5 – with a mere 2,039 miles on the clock.

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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.

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.

Features

Revealed: the retro cars we want for Christmas

From a Renault Clio Baccara to a Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, we've plenty to keep Santa busy this Christmas

7 ways to save a classic car from the scrapper

No, it doesn't necessarily mean a costly restoration...

Christmas crackers: affordable cars to make you smile

20 cars guaranteed to raise a smile for less than £5,000

Reviews

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

We wind the clock back to 2002 – should you buy a 986 Boxster S?

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test

Produced from 1971 until 1989, the 'R107' Mercedes-Benz SL is an elegant and very laid-back classic convertible. Should you buy one?

2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5: Retro Road Test

The fifth-generation VW Golf GTI is arguably the best of the breed, with a punchy engine, agile handling and no-compromise practicality.