Reviews

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

Retro Road Test

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

Peter Burgess - 1
We wind the clock back to 2002 – should you buy a 986 Boxster S?
Retro Road Test

Peel P50: driving the world’s smallest car

Tim Pitt - 0
The Peel P50 was featured on Top Gear and holds the record for being the world’s smallest car. We sample a one-off convertible version.
Retro Road Test

Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 2
This 'backdated' Porsche 911 imitates the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS for a fraction of the price. How does it compare to drive?
Retro Road Test

Rover Mini Cooper Sport review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 1
We get a nostalgic reminder of the back-to-basics brilliance of the classic Mini, driven here in 1998 Rover Cooper Sport guise.
Retro Road Test

Suzuki Jimny: the retro off roader you can still buy today

Andrew Brady - 0
Yes, you can walk into your nearest Suzuki dealer and drive away in a brand new Jimny
Retro Road Test

Toyota MR2 Mk1 and Mk3 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
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?

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

Supra heroes: the story of the Toyota Supra

As Toyota teases the new 2019 Supra, we look back at the history of this stylish sports coupe

Remember when Volkswagen built a London taxi?

In December 2010, Volkswagen unveiled its Taxi Concept. Ten years on, here’s a brief history of VW’s black cab.

Luck of the Irish – Ireland’s hidden automotive history

We celebrate St Patrick's Day by telling the story of cars built in Ireland – from the Delorean DMC-12 to the Ford Sierra

Reviews

1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.

MR archive: Jaguar XJ6 X350 review

The year is 2003 and Jaguar has just launched a groundbreaking aluminium XJ...

2001 Honda Insight review: Retro Road Test

The 1999 Honda Insight is already a cult classic, but it's also a surprisingly sensible and affordable retro car. We get behind the wheel.