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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

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?

These are the modern classics you should buy as an investment

Because Clive says so.

Reviews

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.

1991 Peugeot 205 GTI review: Retro Road Test special

Driving two very different versions of Peugeot's hot hatch icon: one a standard 1.6 GTI in concours condition, the other an Mi16 conversion.

1999 Ford Racing Puma review: Retro Road Test

The Racing Puma is a rare fast Ford that never wore an RS badge. Today it's a collectable classic car – so what makes it special?