ALL SHOW NO GO
Matt Bell on 19th November 2019
Not all sporty-looking cars are what they seem, some are all show no go. We look back at some memorable examples of vehicles that ultimately lacked the bark to match their perceived bite.
Guides
SUNBEAM ALPINE BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 15th November 2019
Although the marketing literature claimed the new Sunbeam Alpine was named after the mountain passes where the prototypes were tested, the title was in fact a direct link back to a capable Rootes Group produced sports coupe from the early 1950s. We profile what to look for when buying the later version.
MODERN CLASSICS TO BUY NOW: JAGUAR X350
Matt Bell on 13th November 2019
We take a look at why the Jaguar X350 with its revolutionary aluminium chassis and body is one of the hot modern classics you should buy now.
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R V BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
Matt Bell on 7th November 2019
Modern classic meets thoroughbred aristocrat as we ponder which £40k Bentley Continental gets the vote today.
MODERN CLASSIC SIX-CYLINDER COUPES
Matt Bell on 5th November 2019
Take a chance today on some of these up-and-coming modern classic six-cylinder coupes while you still can. We take a look at some bargain buys this winter.
MODERN CLASSIC ROADSTERS
Matt Bell on 4th November 2019
Take a chance today on some of these up-and-coming modern classic roadsters while you still can. We take a look at some bargain buys this winter.
TOP 5 HALLOWEEN CAR NAMES
Matt Bell on 31st October 2019
It’s Halloween, so what better way to celebrate than by looking back at the top 5 Halloween-themed car models, from Ghost to Beetle.
WAS THE BMW 8-SERIES ALL THAT BAD?
Matt Bell on 30th October 2019
When launched in 1989, the BMW 8-series arrived to some confusion. What was it built for? 30 years on, we ask was it really that bad?
FORD ESCORT MK3 CLASSIC ROAD TEST
Matt Bell on 25th October 2019
Twenty years after the Car Of The Year award was bestowed on its successor, we revisit the Ford Escort Mk3, the first front-wheel drive Escort.
MGA CLASSIC ROAD TEST
Matt Bell on 23rd October 2019
News Editor Ruggles loves the MGA for its rugged simplicity as much as its stunning looks, but to truly achieve a dream experience, he sought out a very special example.
CLASSIC RIVALS: MGB GT V8 VS TVR WEDGE
Matt Bell on 22nd October 2019
The MGB GT V8 was brutish, British, and full of charm – a character later adopted by TVR. But whose V8 was better?
MARKET TRENDS – AFFORDABLE LAND ROVERS
Matt Bell on 21st October 2019
The Series 1 Land Rover and original Range Rover are appreciating classics. But do the affordable Land Rovers make worthwhile investments?
JAGUAR S-TYPE 20 YEARS ON
Matt Bell on 21st October 2019
The Jaguar S-Type was a huge car for the marque. 20 years on, how does it fare as a classic?
BMW E36 BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 18th October 2019
Robust enough for many to still be in daily use, the BMW E36 3-Series ushered in a new era of BMW coupes. They make a fine modern classic today.