Reviews

Glance back at some of the classics, the collectables, and the once forgotten gems.

Retro Road Test

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
Famous for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is a leftfield and very stylish classic car.
Retro Road Test

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 1
The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after the Second World War and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.
Retro Road Test

1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 4
The venerable MGB celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. We revisit this classic British sports car to mark the occasion.
Retro Road Test

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 3
The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a generous side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.
Retro Road Test

1974 Porsche 914 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
The Porsche Boxster reinvigorated the company’s fortunes in 1996 and has gone on to be an unmitigated success. But, 27 years earlier, an entry-level...
Retro Road Test

1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying one.
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1975 Audi 80 GT review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
A sporting saloon and forerunner to the Golf GTI, the Audi 80 GT is a rare and desirable classic car. We put it through the Retro Road Test.
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1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.
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1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 3
The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.
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1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.
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1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 5
Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.
Retro Road Test

1983 Austin Metro review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
One of the first modern superminis, the Austin Metro makes for a practical and very affordable classic car. Read on for our Retro Road Test.

News

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.

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.

Features

Fast Fords that could break auction records

A feast of fast Fords at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show including a £50k Sierra RS Cosworth

Jaguar S-Type: the forgotten Jag that transformed the company’s fortunes

The Jaguar S-Type was a mission-critical part of Ford's plan to boost the brand by taking on the mighty BMW 5 Series.

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

Not even Maranello is perfect all the time – as this list of Ferrari fails shows

Reviews

From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review

With Tesla now one of the UK's top-selling car manufacturers, we raid the archives for a review of the original Roadster sports car from 2009.

1983 Austin Metro review: Retro Road Test

One of the first modern superminis, the Austin Metro makes for a practical and very affordable classic car. Read on for our Retro Road Test.

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.