Reviews

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

Retro Road Test

1989 Ford Fiesta XR2 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
The Ford Fiesta XR2 isn't as poised or polished as a Peugeot 205 GTI, but we still want one. Read our review of this classic hot hatchback.
Retro Road Test

1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 0
Produced from 1971 until 1989, the 'R107' Mercedes-Benz SL is an elegant and very laid-back classic convertible. Should you buy one?
Retro Road Test

1989 Seat Ibiza Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
With crisp Giugiaro styling and low running costs, the original Seat Ibiza is a great starter classic. If you can find one.
Retro Road Test

1990 BMW Z1 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Aucock - 3
The BMW Z1 is famous for its drop-down doors. But there is plenty more to recommend this retro roadster, as Richard Aucock discovers.
Retro Road Test

1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 2
Fragile, fast and fun, the Renault 5 GT Turbo lives up every cliché about French hot hatches. We drive one – and offer up some buying advice.
Retro Road Test

1990 Renault Clio review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
The original Renault Clio is fast-approaching modern classic status, and possessed of a charm many superminis of its era lack. We drive one.
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1990 Vauxhall Nova review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
We time-travel back to 1990 with a basic Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Merit. How does it drive and what should you know about buying one?
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 3
Look up 'practical classic' in the dictionary and you'll likely find a photo of a Mercedes-Benz 190E. We put one through our Retro Road Test.
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1991 Peugeot 205 GTI review: Retro Road Test special

Retro Motor team - 1
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.
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1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 4
The 964 Carrera RS was the first Porsche 911 with ‘RS’ on its rump since the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS of 1973. We drive it.
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1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 2
The Favorit represented the dawn of a new era for Skoda. With Bertone styling and an amenable character, it's an interesting modern classic.
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1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 2
We drive the 176mph super saloon that outraged the Daily Mail. How does the legendary Vauxhall Lotus Carlton stack up today?

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

Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the Rover 200.

The coolest car dashboards

From the Lancia Trevi to the Citroen C6, these are some of the world’s coolest car dashboards

Citroen museum auction: breaking up is so hard to do

Auction spotlight: 65 classic Citroens to go under the hammer in Paris

Reviews

1995 Ford Mondeo Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A true 'world car', the Mondeo changed Ford for the better – and became familiar to millions. We drive a well-preserved 1995 Mondeo 1.8 LX.

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

One of the coolest coupes of the 1990s, the Volkswagen Corrado VR6 is now a fully-paid-up modern classic. Read on for the Retro Motor review.

1996 Porsche 993 Targa review: Retro Road Test

The 993 Targa is one of the final 'classic' Porsche 911s, with a sliding glass sunroof and bags of air-cooled character. Tim Pitt drives it.