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Auction Car of the Week: 1976 Citroen CX 2200 Pallas

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Sacré bleu! Our Auction Car of the Week is a 1970s vision of the future. Wait until you see the interior of this classic Citroen CX, too...
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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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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

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.

A Ferrari for every budget: prancing horses up for auction

From a £25,000 Mondial to a rare, racing-spec F40, there’s a Ferrari for everyone at this weekend’s Autosport International sale

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

Reviews

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.

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a 1989 80 1.8 S.

1995 Reliant Rialto review: Retro Road Test

Join us for a special date with a three-wheeled Reliant Rialto. Is this one of the best classic cars to buy on a budget? We argue the case.