11th September 2024
Best classic V12 saloon cars
Each of these over-engineered marvels employs 12 cylinders for smooth, effortless power. Here are our favourite V12 saloon cars
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Latest stories
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11th September 2024
Auction review: Iconic Auctioneers, August 24
Iconic’s latest classic auction was bristling with variety and quality at the Silverstone Festival 2024. Here are our highlights
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10th September 2024
First Bentley T-Series off the line returns to Crewe
The oldest Bentley T-Series, a standard saloon in Shell Grey, has returned to Crewe after 59 years as part of the brand's Heritage Collection
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10th September 2024
Volvo 240 buyer’s guide
The Volvo 240 was one of Volvo’s most successful models; today, it makes for a practical, well-built classic. Here's how to buy one
Guides
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3rd September 2024
BMW M3 (E46) buyer’s guide
Quite simply one of the best sports cars ever made, the E46 M3 is a true modern classic. Here’s how to buy one
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30th August 2024
Toyota Celica (T230) buyer’s guide
Sharply styled and equally as sharp to drive, the Toyota Celica T230 is a fantastic front-drive sports car. Here’s how to buy one
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27th August 2024
Mercedes SL (R230) buyer’s guide
The first examples of the famous R230 SL series for the new millennium are now 20 years old. Here's how to buy a great example of this technological powerhouse
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23rd August 2024
‘Rubber Bumper’ MGB buyer’s guide
Forever the poor relation, the late-model 'rubber bumper' MGB is gaining in popularity – and now's the time to buy
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10th September 2024
Volvo 240 buyer’s guide
The Volvo 240 was one of Volvo’s most successful models; today, it makes for a practical, well-built classic. Here's how to buy one
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5th September 2024
Chrysler 300C buyer’s guide
With an interesting combination of Mercedes componentry and American attitude, the Chrysler 300C is a unique modern classic proposition
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4th September 2024
Best high-performance MG classics
The historic MG octagon has seen action on some surprisingly quick cars that offer a lot of performance for the money. Here are our favourites
Auctions
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11th September 2024
Auction review: Iconic Auctioneers, August 24
Iconic’s latest classic auction was bristling with variety and quality at the Silverstone Festival 2024. Here are our highlights
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4th September 2024
Auction revew: Anglia Car Auctions, August 24–25
Summer holidays and busy roads couldn’t prevent Anglia Car Auctions from enjoying another busy two-day sale at its King’s Lynn base
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28th August 2024
Auction preview: Historics, September 14
A Historics sale is always sure to bring variety and quality in abundance and the September 14 sale at Ascot Racecourse is no exception
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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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5th August 2024
A brief history of the Peugeot 504 TI
The Peugeot 504 TI is one of the finest sports saloons of its generation but criminally underappreciated today. Here’s the story
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2nd August 2024
A brief history of the Mazda RX-3
Mazda's classic 1970s sports coupe combined shrunken muscle car looks with zippy rotary power. Here's the story of the Mazda RX-3
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22nd July 2024
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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19th July 2024
A brief history of the Matra-Simca Bagheera
The Matra-Simca Bagheera is a rare sports car with a fascinating backstory and unique three-abreast seat layout. Here's the lowdown
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19th July 2024
A brief history of the Matra-Simca Bagheera
The Matra-Simca Bagheera is a rare sports car with a fascinating backstory and unique three-abreast seat layout. Here's the lowdown
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4th July 2024
A brief history of the Rover V8
The ex-GM engine that debuted in Rover’s P5B went on to enjoy an extraordinary career. Here's a look back at the development of iconic Rover V8
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1st May 2024
A brief history of Fisker
As the future of Fisker the car maker looks uncertain, we look back on the career of Henrik Fisker the car industry legend
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Projects
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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
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15th July 2022
MINI Clubman Cooper S (R55) project
The R55 MINI Clubman is one of the most characterful modern-classic cars around – and in Cooper S form it's fast too. We find out what it's like to work on
Products
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2nd September 2024
Tolman Mille Laghi 15in wheel arrives inspired by 205 T16
Tolman – purveyor of Peugeot 205 GTi restomods – has released a new alloy wheel inspired by the 205 T16 homologation special
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29th August 2024
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière revealed
With a focus on legibility in the darkest depths, the new C60 Trident Lumière is ready for night dives (or drives)
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27th August 2024
Sealey Whiteout Detailing Snow Foam review
We task a snow foam sceptic with sampling Sealey's concentrated cleaner. Does it make home car cleaning easier?
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23rd August 2024
Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor review
More than just a stylistic homage to early dive watches, the C65 Super Compressor brings back retro tech in the name of mechanical intrigue
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20th August 2024
Sealey car ramps review
Lightweight, wide enough for modern tyres and with a three-tonne rating, these Sealey car ramps make a nice upgrade to your old metal items
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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