20th December 2024
Best modern classic cars under £1000
Despite the current economic climate, it's still just about possible to find modern classic cars under £1000
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Latest stories
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20th December 2024
Escort Mk1 returns as ‘continumod’ by Boreham Motorworks
Boreham Motorworks revives Mk1 Ford Escort as an officially licensed, all-new 'continumod', with prices starting at £295,000
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20th December 2024
Fiat X1/9 buyer’s guide
The lithe and nimble Fiat X1/9 is a credible classic but there’s plenty to watch out for when buying. Here’s our comprehensive guide
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19th December 2024
Saab factory equipment up for sale
The last remnants of the Trollhättan factory will soon pass into new hands as Saab's production kit is liquidated
Guides
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6th December 2024
Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 buyer’s guide
The Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 was the last to use the badge before its Vectra replacement arrived. Today, it's fast becoming a real classic
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5th December 2024
A beginner’s guide to classic car restoration
Your first classic car restoration project can be daunting. Here are our tips to cut out some of the disappointment and heartache
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29th November 2024
Best fuel-efficient classics
Lower fuel bills and classic motoring needn’t be mutually exclusive, as this collection of frugal choices proves
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29th November 2024
Ford Cortina Mk4 & Mk5 buyer’s guide
Having started the 1970s with a boxy Cortina, Ford would end the decade in much the same way with the Mk4 and Mk5. Here’s how to find a good one
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20th December 2024
Fiat X1/9 buyer’s guide
The lithe and nimble Fiat X1/9 is a credible classic but there’s plenty to watch out for when buying. Here’s our comprehensive guide
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13th December 2024
Mercedes E-Class (W210) buyer’s guide
The second-gen Mercedes E-Class is still a great luxury car despite a reputation for iffy build quality. Here's how to buy a great W210
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11th December 2024
DeLorean DMC-12 buyer’s guide
Few cars are as attention-grabbing as the DeLorean DMC-12. If you like to draw a crowd, here's how to buy a great example
Auctions
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12th December 2024
Auction review: CCA, December 7
CCA's final sale of the year served up a great mix of familiar icons and modern classics with plenty to suit all tastes
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6th December 2024
Auction preview: WB & Sons, December 7
The final WB & Sons auction of 2024 offers much the same variety and intrigue as any other from the Newcastle-based auction house
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29th November 2024
Paris-Dakar Rolls-Royce heads to auction
A one-off modified Rolls-Royce Corniche that took on the Paris-Dakar rally is heading to auction next month
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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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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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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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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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5th August 2024
A brief history of the Peugeot 504 TI
The Peugeot 504 TI is one of the finest sports saloons of its generation but criminally underappreciated today. Here’s the story
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2nd August 2024
A brief history of the Mazda RX-3
Mazda's classic 1970s sports coupe combined shrunken muscle car looks with zippy rotary power. Here's the story of the Mazda RX-3
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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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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)
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27th August 2024
Sealey Whiteout Detailing Snow Foam review
We task a snow foam sceptic with sampling Sealey's concentrated cleaner. Does it make home car cleaning easier?
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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