6th December 2023
BMW 3 Series (E36) buyer’s guide
More than three decades have passed since the E36 3 Series was launched but a good one still makes sense today. Here’s how to bag the best
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5th December 2023
Auction preview: Brightwells, December 6 & December 11
Brightwells is rounding off the year with its Classics Cars & Motorcycles sale – open now for bidding – and The Online Garage sale on December 11
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1st December 2023
Auction review: Historics, November 25
Historics closed its 2023 season with a buoyant winter auction at Mercedes-Benz World on November 25, grossing over £4.8 million in sales
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30th November 2023
Goodwood welcomes Japanese classics in 2024
The iconic Goodwood motor circuit will host a brand new event in 2024, celebrating the very best Japanese classic cars – Japfest Classic
Road Tests
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5th December 2023
Jaguar XK150S road test
We drive a storied 1959 Jaguar XK150S with just two owners from new and a colourful rally history Words and images: Jon Burgess With thanks to: Classic and Sports Car Centre Having proved a runaway…
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29th November 2023
Vignale-Fiat 850 road test
With just six examples known in the UK, the Vignale-Fiat 850 is exceptionally rare today. We drive a rarer-than-rare saloon variant
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20th November 2023
Ford Fiesta RS Turbo road test
In the wake of the Ford Fiesta's demise after 47 years, we look back at the halo hero that turned the successful third-generation model up to 11 – the Fiesta RS Turbo
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Auctions
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5th December 2023
Auction preview: Brightwells, December 6 & December 11
Brightwells is rounding off the year with its Classics Cars & Motorcycles sale – open now for bidding – and The Online Garage sale on December 11
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1st December 2023
Auction review: Historics, November 25
Historics closed its 2023 season with a buoyant winter auction at Mercedes-Benz World on November 25, grossing over £4.8 million in sales
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24th November 2023
Auction preview: WB & Sons, December 2
The last WB & Sons sale of the year looks set to be a great one. Here are some stand-out lots set to go under the hammer next month
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Guides
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7th November 2023
Smart Roadster buyer’s guide
There’s plenty to love about the Smart Roadster but it's not without its issues. Here's how to buy a solid example
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6th November 2023
Jaguar E-type S3 buyer’s guide
The Jaguar E-type S3 is the most attainable example of the breed – and could well be a savvy investment. Here's how to buy one
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1st November 2023
Jaguar Mk2 buyer’s guide
Established as a true British icon, the Jaguar Mk2 unlocked the potential of its Mk1 predecessor. Here’s how to buy a great example
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
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14th July 2022
MG Midget project
The MG Midget is a perfect beginner classic – something we hope to prove with our very own 1970 example
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.
Nostalgia
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3rd April 2020
Rover 216 Sprint
In this mini-series, we explore some of the limited editions you forgot existed. This week it’s the Rover 216 Sprint.
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25th March 2020
Volkswagen Polo G40 Genesis
In this mini-series, we explore some of the limited editions you forgot existed. This week it’s the VW Polo G40 Genesis.
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29th April 2019
Classic scenes: seaside queues
Here is a scene that was all-too common in the 1960s - a queue of stationary cars trying to get to the seaside on a sunny June day. Frustrating for the drivers, taxing for many…
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6th April 2019
When did you last see a Ford Escort Mk1 Estate?
These days you wouldn't get away with marketing an estate car with just two passenger doors but back in the ’70s it was common practice: the BMC 1100, Allegro, Alfasud and even the Range Rover…
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1st March 2019
When did you last see a Fairthorpe Electron?
The low-volume sports car is an area where Britain has traditionally excelled, from Morgan to Lotus and TVR with countless others along the way plus modern newcomers like Noble and Radical.
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22nd February 2019
When did you last see a Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3?
The last of the Cavaliers and also – in European markets – the first of the Vectras, the Mk3 Cavalier was once a common sight but like so many fleet cars has suddenly started to…
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