ALFA 156: HIGH MAINTENANCE AND ENDANGERED
Matt Bell on 5th March 2021
The Alfa 156 wowed with its good looks, but a poor reputation for reliability and longevity has severely hampered survival rates.
Guides
KEI CAR: LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SMALL SPORTS CAR
Matt Bell on 4th March 2021
Thirty years on, we celebrate the short-lived fad for the diminutive Japanese Kei car that donned sports car looks with tiny engines.
BENTLEY R-TYPE CONTINENTAL ROAD TEST
Matt Bell on 1st March 2021
We sample what was once the world’s fastest four-seater production saloon, the Bentley R-Type Continental.
PONTIAC TRANS AM ROAD TEST
Paul Wager on 17th February 2021
With strong head-turning appeal and a good parts supply, does the Pontiac Trans Am make a decent buy here in the UK today? We find out.
JAGUAR XK X150 BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 9th February 2021
With the Jaguar XK X150 heading for its 15th anniversary, it’s very much a modern classic – but does that make it a sensible buy right now? We take a look at what you need to know before buying the Jaguar XK X150.
FORD CVH ENGINE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Matt Bell on 5th February 2021
Charting the life and times of the Ford CVH engine which powered everything from Escort to Morgan.
JAGUAR XJ-C ROAD TEST – LYON’S SHARE
Matt Bell on 28th January 2021
We revisit the car which was supposedly William Lyon’s personal favourite by driving the very last Jaguar XJ-C built.
BMW Z3 BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 22nd January 2021
The BMW Z3 was the Bavarian outfit’s contribution to the back-to-basics roadster revolution of the late ’90s. Now it makes an appealing step up from the ubiquitous Mazda. Here’s what to look for.
MITSUBISHI SHOGUN VS LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Matt Bell on 19th January 2021
As the Mitsubishi Shogun disappears and the firm’s future in Europe looks uncertain, we revisit the vehicle which had Land Rover on the run to find out which is best today.
FORD ANGLIA VS HILLMAN IMP: CLASSIC RIVALS
Jeff Ruggles on 14th January 2021
The Ford Anglia and Hillman Imp took different journeys to a similar destination, but which makes the best classic buy?
JAGUAR X-TYPE BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 8th January 2021
The smallest Jaguar makes an affordable and practical if controversial modern classic but it does have its pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know before buying a Jaguar X-Type.
MORRIS TRAVELLER BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 17th November 2020
When it comes to an easy to own and hugely practical 'woodie' estate, if you avoid the rot, can you really beat a Morris Traveller? Here's what you need to know before buying one.
FIAT 500 VS MINI: TINY TREASURES
Jeff Ruggles on 11th November 2020
Both were revolutionary, sub-10-foot monocoque city cars, but can the chic Fiat 500 hold its own against the faster, roomier Mini?
FORD ESCORT MK5 AND MK6 BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 3rd November 2020
Initially panned by the press, the sporting models helped liven up the Ford Escort Mk5 range to the point of critical acclaim. What do you need to know when buying one today?