16th July 2025
Bromley Pageant back with a bang in 2025
The Bromley Pageant of Motoring is set to return in 2025 at its new South of England Showground home – presented by Classics World
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Latest stories
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16th July 2025
Best classic 1980s icons
The 1980s produced some of the most over-the-top, good-to-drive, mechanically interesting cars ever. Here are our favourites
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16th July 2025
Auction preview: WB & Sons, July 19
WB & Sons is gearing up for another varied sale full of interesting classic and modern classic lots
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16th July 2025
Rover 200 (R3) buyer’s guide
The R3-generation Rover 200 and subsequent 25 both offer terrific value as modern classics. Here's what to look out for
Guides
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9th July 2025
BMW Z3 buyer’s guide
The BMW Z3 was the Bavarian outfit’s contribution to the back-to-basics roadster revolution of the late 90s. Here's how to buy one
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2nd July 2025
Best 1980s executive saloons
Executive saloons were big business in the 1980s. Here are our favourite plush three-box saloons from the era
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2nd July 2025
Porsche Boxster (986) buyer’s guide
The most attainable Porsche is almost as quick as the 911 – and far cheaper. Here's the lowdown on the first-generation Porsche Boxster
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25th June 2025
Best rear-engined classics
Not every rear-engined car has been a smash hit but these examples are undisputed classics
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16th July 2025
Rover 200 (R3) buyer’s guide
The R3-generation Rover 200 and subsequent 25 both offer terrific value as modern classics. Here's what to look out for
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11th July 2025
Morris Minor Traveller buyer’s guide
The Morris Minor Traveller combines the accessibility of its saloon sibling with practicality and undeniable charm. Here's how to buy one
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9th July 2025
The best of the Mercedes SL
The Mercedes SL has been cornerstone of the Mercedes lineup for generations. Here are our favourite iterations of this iconic model
Auctions
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16th July 2025
Auction preview: WB & Sons, July 19
WB & Sons is gearing up for another varied sale full of interesting classic and modern classic lots
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9th July 2025
Auction preview: Historics, July 19
The picturesque setting of Windsorview Lakes will form the backdrop as Historics’ Summer Serenade sale takes place on July 19
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2nd July 2025
Auction preview: Hobbs Parker, July 9–10
Hobbs Parker’s summer classic car sale on July 9-10 looks set to be another hit for the Ashford auction house, with something to suit all tastes and budgets
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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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12th March 2025
A brief history of the family car
The typical family car has evolved heavily over the past 60 years and beyond. Here, we look at the success stories from years gone by
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9th January 2025
A brief history of overseas cars made in Britain
Many foreign car makers have set up shop in the UK over the years, with some still making cars on these shores today
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13th December 2024
A brief history of car safety innovations
The gradual evolution of car safety has contributed to declining deaths on our roads. We chart the history of the innovations designed to keep us safer
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1st December 2024
A brief history of the Morris Minor
With the evergreen Morris Minor turning 75 later this year, we pay tribute to the first British car to sell a million
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1st December 2024
A brief history of the Morris Minor
With the evergreen Morris Minor turning 75 later this year, we pay tribute to the first British car to sell a million
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17th October 2024
A brief history of the Jaguar XK engine
The development of the Jaguar XK engine has been covered many times, but its history still has a few secrets that might surprise you
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20th September 2024
A brief history of the Porsche 911
One of the most iconic classic cars ever, the Porsche 911 is still going strong over 60 years after its arrival. Here's the story
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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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