25th July 2024
Auction review: Historics, July 20
Basking in some long-awaited sunshine, Historics’ sale at Windsorview Lakes proved a roaring success. Here are the highlights
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Latest stories
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25th July 2024
Jaguar XK (X150) buyer’s guide
The XK8 spearheaded Jaguar’s revival but the aluminium-bodied X150 XK was a high-tech way to leapfrog the Germans
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25th July 2024
Jaguar S-Type buyer’s guide
The Jaguar S-Type is still an affordable prospect but as numbers fall, values are gradually starting to rise. Here’s what you need to know
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25th July 2024
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 buyer’s guide
The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 was the first all-new Golf since 1974 and set new standards for quality and safety as well as performance
Guides
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23rd July 2024
Best classic estate cars
SUVs rule the roost today but there's still nothing like a practical classic estate. Here are favourite load-lugging classic cars
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18th July 2024
Ford Escort XR3i (Mk4) buyer’s guide
Ford blended performance with comfort to make the Mk4 Escort XR3i one of the most refined hot hatches of its time. Here's how to buy one
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17th July 2024
Ford Puma buyer’s guide
With its eager performance and nimble handling, the Ford Puma is one of today’s top modern-classic buys. Here's how to find a good example
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16th July 2024
Best 1990s Pininfarina bargains
Pininfarina is the styling house responsible for many iconic Ferrari models but some of its designs are far more attainable
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25th July 2024
Jaguar S-Type buyer’s guide
The Jaguar S-Type is still an affordable prospect but as numbers fall, values are gradually starting to rise. Here’s what you need to know
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25th July 2024
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 buyer’s guide
The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 was the first all-new Golf since 1974 and set new standards for quality and safety as well as performance
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24th July 2024
Jaguar XJS buyer’s guide
Now finally receiving the respect it arguably always deserved, the Jaguar XJS is a fantastic grand tourer. Here's how to buy a good one.
Auctions
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25th July 2024
Auction review: Historics, July 20
Basking in some long-awaited sunshine, Historics’ sale at Windsorview Lakes proved a roaring success. Here are the highlights
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22nd July 2024
Auction preview: SWVA, July 25
A wide variety of classics awaits bidders at the next SWVA sale, including our old Jaguar project car. Here are our lots to watch out for
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18th July 2024
Auction preview: Brightwells, July 31 & August 1
A classic sale followed directly by an online offering packed with modern classics is set to kick off at Brightwells later this month
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Road tests
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24th July 2024
Austin A35 road test
We discover that less really can be more when it comes to the diminutive, desirable and affordable Austin A35
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22nd July 2024
Rover 200 BRM road test
We sample a forgotten hot-hatch gem inspired by 1950s Grand Prix racers and built under BMW ownership – the Rover 200 BRM
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11th July 2024
Morris Marina vs Ford Cortina Mk3
The Morris Marina could never match the sales domination of the Ford Cortina in the 1970s. How do these family favourites stack up today?
History
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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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25th April 2024
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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25th April 2024
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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24th April 2024
A brief history of the Mercedes G-Class
Only one car combines Land Rover off-road ability with Land Cruiser solidity and Range Rover prestige: the Mercedes G-Class
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22nd April 2024
A brief history of retro car design
With 70s and 80s car styling seemingly back on-trend, we take a look back at the history of retro designs in the modern era
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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
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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
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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18th February 2019
Ford Model T: the universal car
The Ford Motor Company, have to their credit arguably the most significant car in the whole history of motoring. Nigel Stennet-Cox looks back at Ford’s Model T.
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