28th November 2025
A brief history of the Land Rover Defender
With the modern Defender now a massive seller for the brand, we chart the history of the model that inspired it
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Latest stories
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28th November 2025
Auction preview: WB & Sons, December 6
WB & Sons will host its final sale of 2025 on December 6, with another eclectic mix of established and modern classics at its Newcastle base
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28th November 2025
Volkswagen Polo Mk2 buyer’s guide
Tired of the complexity and nannying of modern cars but don’t want to go back to carburettors, condensers and chrome? The Volkswagen Polo Mk2 could be just the ticket
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24th November 2025
Mazda MX-5 NC (Mk3) buyer’s guide
The Mazda MX-5 NC (Mk3) brought hitherto unknown sophistication to the seminal modern-classic roadster. Here's how to buy a great one
Guides
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24th November 2025
Rover Mini buyer’s guide
The Mk7 Mini was collectable from the outset – but these revised classics can still be troublesome. Here’s what to look for
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24th November 2025
Fiat Panda buyer’s guide
Functional design and a fun driving experience ensured a strong following for the Fiat Panda and it’s just as popular today. Here’s how to get a good one
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20th November 2025
Toyota MR2 Mk3 buyer’s guide
The third generation of the Toyota MR2 was a very different animal from its predecessors – and is great value today. Here’s what you need know if you're thinking of buying one
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20th November 2025
Vauxhall Cresta (PA) buyer’s guide
With its US-styled wraparound glass, exaggerated fins and massive chrome bumpers, the Vauxhall Cresta is a fine example of 1950s British Americana
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24th November 2025
Mazda MX-5 NC (Mk3) buyer’s guide
The Mazda MX-5 NC (Mk3) brought hitherto unknown sophistication to the seminal modern-classic roadster. Here's how to buy a great one
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24th November 2025
Lexus IS200 buyer’s guide
Lexus placed the IS200 directly against the BMW 3 Series – and today, it's approaching modern classic status. Here's what to look out for
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24th November 2025
Rover P4 buyer’s guide
The long-lived Rover P4 was a product of the 1940s but a forward-thinking design made it one of the best saloon cars of its era
Auctions
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28th November 2025
Auction preview: WB & Sons, December 6
WB & Sons will host its final sale of 2025 on December 6, with another eclectic mix of established and modern classics at its Newcastle base
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21st November 2025
Auction review: Morris Leslie, November 15
We report back from another varied and exciting classic car sale from the Perthshire auction house
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14th November 2025
Auction review: Iconic Auctioneers, November 8
Billed as a ‘Super Auction’, Iconic Auctioneers brought a bigger-than-ever sale to the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC on November 7-9
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Road tests
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3rd September 2024
Volkswagen New Beetle road test
A product of the retro movement of the late 1990s, the New Beetle has become a modern classic in its own right
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27th August 2024
Reliant Regal road test
Everybody has a preconceived notion of the shortcomings of a Reliant three-wheeler – but how does that pub wisdom compare with the reality?
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23rd August 2024
Citroën 2CV6 road test
We get behind the wheel of a rare mid-1970s example of the most famous small French Car – the Citroën 2CV6
History
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21st November 2025
A brief history of the Jaguar XJ (X300)
2024 marks 20 years since the XJ40 finally became the car it could have been from day one – the X300 XJ
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14th November 2025
When BMW bought Rover
Just over three decades have passed since BMW acquired Rover from British Aerospace in 1994. Here's the full story
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6th November 2025
A brief history of the Saab 9000
Built on a clever shared platform yet sporting plenty of its own character, the Saab 9000 has become a real modern classic
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31st October 2025
A brief history of small Audi cars
We chart the rise and fall of the entry-level small Audi, from 50 to A1 and beyond
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31st October 2025
A brief history of small Audi cars
We chart the rise and fall of the entry-level small Audi, from 50 to A1 and beyond
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18th October 2025
A brief history of the Humber Imperial
The Humber Imperial was a fitting range-topper primed for transporting important executives and diplomats. Here's the full story
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10th October 2025
A brief history of the BMW Neue Klasse
As BMW recycles the Neue Klasse tag, we chart the life and times of the original which took BMW from near bankruptcy to world domination
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Projects
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15th April 2024
Bentley Continental Flying Spur project
Is it a bad idea to buy and live with a cheap Bentley Continental Flying Spur? We're on a mission to find out
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12th April 2023
Ford Puma project
The Fiesta-based Ford Puma was a significant performance Ford but remains an under-the-radar gem. What’s it like to live with?
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14th February 2023
Jaguar XJ (X350) project
With traditional styling hiding modern underpinnings, our Jaguar XJ X350 project offered the best of both worlds. Here's what it's like to live with
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3rd January 2023
Jaguar XKR project
One of the latest additions to the fleet, our Jaguar XKR boasts fearsome performance but isn't devoid of issues
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5th December 2022
Bentley Turbo R project
Our Bentley Turbo R project turned out not to be quite as disastrous as some had anticipated. Here's what it's like to live with this British behemoth
Products
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10th July 2025
Ford Cosworth: New 132-Page Collector’s Edition Out Now
A new 132-page collector’s edition bookazine celebrates the full story of the Ford Sierra, Sapphire, and Escort RS Cosworth models.
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10th July 2025
Ring Ultrainflate tyre inflator review
A speedy tyre inflator with some nicely thought-out design features It’s ironic really that the more the car makers try to persuade us that a puncture isn’t a thing anymore and nobody needs a spare…
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10th July 2025
Fabsil cleaner and protector review
Clean and waterproof your convertible top with these easy-to-use products As anyone with a modern convertible car will know, it’s hard to keep the top looking smart, with bird droppings and tree fallout to battle,…
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9th May 2025
Optimate 6 battery charger review
Convenient battery charger with automatic function and clever charging tech to rescue ‘dead’ batteries
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2nd October 2024
Christopher Ward C65 Dune GMT review
Combining Rolex Explorer character with vintage touches, the C65 Dune GMT is one of Christopher Ward’s subtler offerings
Opinion
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30th December 2020
Electrification: the key to keeping classics on the road?
The debate over electric classic vehicles is far from a new one, but it’s been brought into sharper focus following the Government’s intention to ban the sale of all new cars and vans powered solely…
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21st December 2020
Are ultra-low-mileage classics worth buying?
We've all seen those ‘delivery mileage’ classic cars for sale, but are those ultra-low mileage classics really worth investing in? Classics World's Senior Contributor Peter Simpson investigates...
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23rd March 2020
Nothing moves you like a…Proton?
Craig Cheetham accidentally buys a Proton and recalls the hype when the brand first appeared - but what was all the fuss about?
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29th March 2019
On the road again
MG Enthusiast contributor Roger Parker talks about getting MGs back on the road.
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28th March 2019
Soft-top 4×4 lifestyle
The idea of a convertible SUV might seem odd, unless you’re a fan of the soft-top Range Rover Evoque. The thing is, Jeep got there first...
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