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 Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Audi 80 GT is a rare and desirable retro car. Read our 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 - 2
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.
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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

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.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Features

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

A brief history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars

As the R107 SL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at the glamorous history of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

How a broken-down Volkswagen helped create a famous dog toy

Loved by millions of dogs around the world, the Kong chew toy was inspired by a suspension part from the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus.

Reviews

1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo review: Retro Road Test

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.

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth review: Retro Road Test

After it breaks another auction record, we revisit the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth – one of the most iconic fast cars of the 1980s.

1986 Toyota Corolla GT AE86 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt drives the famous forerunner of today's Toyota GR86 sports car: the classic 'Hachi Roku' Corolla AE86.