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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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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Toyota MR2

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This week's featured auction, in association with Car & Classic, is a supercharged JDM Toyota MR2. A leftfield alternative to an MX-5?
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Auction Car of the Week: 1992 BMW 850i

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Traffic-stopping styling and a 5.0-litre V12 engine make the BMW 850i a very desirable GT. This one is up for auction via Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: Vauxhall Astra GTE Convertible

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This week's Car & Classic auction temptation is a Vauxhall Astra GTE Convertible. Fancy some summer fun in a retro hot hatch?

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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

The cars that doomed the company

From the MG XPower SV-R to the Pontiac Aztek, we list 15 cars that played a part in the catastrophic downfall of their makers

Lancia Thema 8.32: the sensible saloon with a Ferrari engine

With a 3.0-litre Ferrari V8 under its bonnet, the Lancia Thema 8.32 might be the ultimate Q-car. Rowan Atkinson owned this one, too.

Popular cars disappearing from our roads

From the Ford Cortina to the Vauxhall Belmont, we look at 25 cars that are a shadow of their former selves.

Reviews

MR archive: Chrysler Crossfire review

The year is 2003 and Chrysler has launched its bizarre Mercedes-Benz SLK-based Crossfire

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?

1988 Peugeot 205 Rallye review: Retro Road Test

The Peugeot 205 Rallye distils what is great about the GTI into a lighter, more focused package. Your biggest problem will be finding one.