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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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Auction Car of the Week: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2

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American dreams don’t come much better than this classic 1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2, up for auction with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII 

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This 'Big Healey' was the last car off the production line. Up for auction with Car & Classic, it's expected to sell for around £90,000.
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Prodrive has created a unique Ford Mustang desert racer

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Restored from a rusting wreck, the 400hp Prodrive Ford Mustang HERO-ERA 1 has been designed for the world's toughest endurance events.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

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Our latest Auction Car of the Week is this W111 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, a luxurious and wonderfully elegant classic coupe.

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Rowan Atkinson’s Peugeot 205 GTI heads to auction

Offered directly from the collection of actor Rowan Atkinson CBE, this well-preserved Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI will be sold later this month.

Final air-cooled Porsche 911 Turbo could sell for £800,000 at auction

Built to a bespoke specification, the last 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo will be auctioned at the Goodwood Revival in September.

Porsche 928 driven by Tom Cruise in Risky Business up for auction

Driven by Tom Cruise in the 1983 movie, Risky Business, this classic Porsche 928 is being auctioned by Bonhams as part of Monterey Car Week.

Features

The ‘Go-anywhere car’ – a history of the Mercedes G-Wagen

From military workhorse to Chelsea clothes horse, the Mercedes G-Wagen is certainly versatile. We tell its story.

The greatest second-generation cars

These cars struck it lucky the second time around, including Mk2 versions of the Ford Escort, Toyota Prius and Porsche Boxster

Barn finds at the NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show

As the Classic Car and Restoration Show kicks off, we search the show for our favourite barn finds

Reviews

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after World War Two and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.

2010 Seat Leon Cupra R review: Retro Road Test

It looks like a people carrier, but can outgun a Volkswagen Golf GTI. We give the 2010 Seat Leon Cupra R the Retro Road Test treatment.

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a generous side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.