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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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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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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

The winners and losers in the 2020 retro car market

Analysis of insurance value trends shows first lockdown had no effect on some classics. Others have fared less well.

Mondeo Mk3 at 20: world at its feet?

The Mk 3 was the Mondeo’s high watermark – a far cry from its modern fall from grace

A brief history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars

As the R107 SL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at the glamorous history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

Reviews

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?

1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test

The venerable MGB celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. We revisit this classic British sports car to mark the occasion.

1997 Honda Integra Type R review: Retro Road Test

The DC2 Honda Integra Type R has been hailed as the greatest front-driven sports car ever. Can it live up to the legend?