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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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Auction Car of the Week: Nissan Sunny GTI-R

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Like your hatchbacks hot? This rally-inspired 540hp Nissan GTI-R is a true supercar-slayer – and it could be yours via Car & Classic.

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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

Luxe fizz: a celebration of French luxury cars

De Luxe and delightful: luxury cars, French style

Volkswagen K70: the story of a ‘quiet game changer’

The Volkswagen K70 was destined to wear an NSU badge, but the front-driven and water-cooled saloon was a turning point in VW history.

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

We visit Le Manoir de L’Automobile museum in Brittany for a tour of its 400 vehicles, from French classics to Group B rally cars.

Reviews

1988 Ferrari 328 GTS review: Retro Road Test

The 328 GTS is at the more affordable end of the classic Ferrari spectrum. We get behind the wheel – and look at how best to buy 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.

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

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