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LOTUS ELISE PROJECT
James Howe on 25th January 2022
The Lotus Elise S1 is fast becoming recognised as a modern classic but what is it like to buy, own and live with?
AUCTION PREVIEW: SWVA, JANUARY 28
Jeff Ruggles on 25th January 2022
SWVA's upcoming online auction on Friday, January 28 is set to see a broad range of classics go under the hammer
RENAULT 4 ROAD TEST
Paul Wager on 24th January 2022
We revisit the back-to-basics Renault 4 in its 60th year – perhaps the most famous French classic car this side of the Citroen 2CV
FORD FIESTA MK1 & MK2 BUYER’S GUIDE
Jeff Ruggles on 24th January 2022
Ford's first supermini and its Mk2 successor are now established yet still relatively affordable classics. Here's how to buy a Fiesta Mk1 or Mk2
BEST NICHE-FILLING CLASSICS
James Howe on 20th January 2022
The new-car market of the 70s and 80s may have been dominated by mainstream hatches and saloons but there was also no shortage of niche offerings
JAGUAR XJ X350 PROJECT
Paul Wager on 20th January 2022
With traditional styling hiding modern underpinnings, our Jaguar XJ X350 project offered the best of both worlds. Here's what it was like to live with
JAGUAR S-TYPE PROJECT
James Howe on 19th January 2022
Behind the Mk2-inspired face, the Jaguar S-Type was a very modern car and they last well. We should know, we've run four of them!
LEXUS IS200 BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 14th January 2022
Lexus’ idea of upsetting the applecart was to place the IS200 directly against the BMW 3 Series – and today, it's approaching modern classic status. Here's what to look out for
BEST WARM HATCH MODERN CLASSICS
Matt Bell on 14th January 2022
Fancy some hot-hatch cachet on a budget? These warm hatch icons look the part and have just enough power to have some fun
PEUGEOT 205 GTI BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 13th January 2022
The Peugeot 205 GTi is one of the all-time great hot hatchbacks whose values have risen dramatically in the past few years. Here's how to buy one
CITROËN DS BUYER’S GUIDE
James Howe on 12th January 2022
The Citroën DS has been highly desirable since the moment it was launched – but there are oddball design features and pitfalls to watch out for. Here's how to buy
LONG-SERVING LOTUS CARS END PRODUCTION
Jeff Ruggles on 12th January 2022
Lotus has produced its last Elise, Exige and Evora sports cars, closing a chapter that began over a quarter of a century ago
JAGUAR XJS BUYER’S GUIDE
Glenn Rowswell on 11th January 2022
Finally receiving the respect it arguably always deserved, the Jaguar XJS makes an excellent a grand tourer, with presence and performance in equal measure. Here's how to buy a good one
BENTLEY TURBO R PROJECT
Paul Wager on 11th January 2022
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
