28th May 2025
Best classics with borrowed engines
When a manufacturer borrows a powerplant from another company to create a new model variant, it can often lead to greatness
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Latest stories
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28th May 2025
How Many Left? attracts rarities to Grampian Transport Museum
Expertly curated show celebrates the conservation of once-numerous classics now on the verge of extinction
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28th May 2025
Auction review: Morris Leslie, May 17
Morris Leslie’s May classic auction had plenty to tempt bidders up to its Perth headquarters, with a wide variety of interesting lots Over 80 classics found new homes at Morris Leslie’s latest classic sale, with…
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28th May 2025
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
Guides
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7th May 2025
Best forgotten Ford classics
Dominated by the Escort, Fiesta and Capri, the classic Ford market is still hiding plenty of underappreciated gems. Here are our favourites
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30th April 2025
Wolseley 1500 buyer’s guide
With compact dimensions and an upmarket interior, there’s plenty to recommend the Wolseley 1500 and its badge-engineered Riley sibling
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23rd April 2025
Volvo 240 buyer’s guide
The Volvo 240 was one of Volvo’s most successful models; today, it makes for a practical, well-built classic. Here's how to buy one
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16th April 2025
Audi TT buyer’s guide
Still a real used bargain despite its design icon status, the first-generation Audi TT is a fantastic modern classic sports car
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28th May 2025
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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23rd May 2025
Best convertible cars under £3000
Warm weather and long evenings got you looking at the classifieds for a cheap convertible car? Here are our picks under £3000
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14th May 2025
Nissan Figaro buyer’s guide
Looking for a retro 2+2 with charm and character by the bucketload? The Nissan Figaro could be just the ticket. Here's how to buy one
Auctions
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28th May 2025
Auction review: Morris Leslie, May 17
Morris Leslie’s May classic auction had plenty to tempt bidders up to its Perth headquarters, with a wide variety of interesting lots Over 80 classics found new homes at Morris Leslie’s latest classic sale, with…
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23rd May 2025
Auction preview: Classic Car Auctions, June 1
CCA is set to host another varied sale that will also serve as tribute to those who died in the Bicester Motion fire The next sale Classic Car Auctions by Iconic Auctioneers sale will take…
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14th May 2025
Auction review: Historics, May 3
Historics never fails to impress with the variety, quality and breadth of its auctions – and its May 3 sale was no exception
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Road tests
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3rd September 2024
Volkswagen New Beetle road test
A product of the retro movement of the late 1990s, the New Beetle has become a modern classic in its own right
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27th August 2024
Reliant Regal road test
Everybody has a preconceived notion of the shortcomings of a Reliant three-wheeler – but how does that pub wisdom compare with the reality?
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23rd August 2024
Citroën 2CV6 road test
We get behind the wheel of a rare mid-1970s example of the most famous small French Car – the Citroën 2CV6
History
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9th January 2025
A brief history of overseas cars made in Britain
Many foreign car makers have set up shop in the UK over the years, with some still making cars on these shores today
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13th December 2024
A brief history of car safety innovations
The gradual evolution of car safety has contributed to declining deaths on our roads. We chart the history of the innovations designed to keep us safer
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1st December 2024
A brief history of the Morris Minor
With the evergreen Morris Minor turning 75 later this year, we pay tribute to the first British car to sell a million
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17th October 2024
A brief history of the Jaguar XK engine
The development of the Jaguar XK engine has been covered many times, but its history still has a few secrets that might surprise you
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17th October 2024
A brief history of the Jaguar XK engine
The development of the Jaguar XK engine has been covered many times, but its history still has a few secrets that might surprise you
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20th September 2024
A brief history of the Porsche 911
One of the most iconic classic cars ever, the Porsche 911 is still going strong over 60 years after its arrival. Here's the story
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12th August 2024
A brief history of small Audi cars
50 years after the Audi 50 first appeared on sale, we chart the rise and fall of the entry-level small Audi
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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
Products
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9th May 2025
Optimate 6 battery charger review
Convenient battery charger with automatic function and clever charging tech to rescue ‘dead’ batteries
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2nd October 2024
Christopher Ward C65 Dune GMT review
Combining Rolex Explorer character with vintage touches, the C65 Dune GMT is one of Christopher Ward’s subtler offerings
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26th September 2024
Sealey Fine Cutting Compound review
We put Sealey's Fine Cutting Compound to the test against a troublesome hand print on the bonnet of our MINI
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2nd September 2024
Tolman Mille Laghi 15in wheel arrives inspired by 205 T16
Tolman – purveyor of Peugeot 205 GTi restomods – has released a new alloy wheel inspired by the 205 T16 homologation special
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29th August 2024
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière revealed
With a focus on legibility in the darkest depths, the new C60 Trident Lumière is ready for night dives (or drives)
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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