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
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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
METRO BUYER’S GUIDE
Paul Wager on 10th January 2022
Much more than an attainable Mini alternative, the Metro is a fast-appreciating and endangered national treasure
BEST CLASSICS WITH TAILOR-MADE TYRES
James Howe on 10th January 2022
Some cars have been so outrageous, be it in their performance, weight or economy, that they needed tailor-made tyres. Here are our favourites
BMW 2002 BUYER’S GUIDE
Joe Miller on 7th January 2022
The baby BMW that predates the 3 Series, the BMW 2002 is a cool classic saloon that you can use daily. Here's what you need to know
MG TF BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 6th January 2022
The MG TF was one of MG Rover's swansong models, and probably one of its best. Here's how to buy this modern classic take on the British sports car
