17th September 2025
BMW Z4 (E85) buyer’s guide
It’s easy to see the appeal of the BMW Z4 – a car that combines quality and style with rewarding manners and great engines. Here’s how to buy one Words: Andrew Everett Could the BMW…
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Latest stories
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11th September 2025
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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11th September 2025
Coventry Transport Museum considers relocation
Enthusiast-favourite Coventry Transport Museum could relocate to former IKEA premises under proposed plans
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11th September 2025
Auction preview: Historics, September 20
Historics gears up for its Pace of Autumn sale later this month, with over 180 exciting lots of all ages set to go under the hammer
Guides
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29th August 2025
MG TF buyer’s guide
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
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27th August 2025
Best classic gas guzzlers
If you love big engines and have deep enough pockets for the associated fuel bills, these thirsty classic cars are well worth a look
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27th August 2025
Land Rover Discovery Mk1 & Mk2 buyer’s guide
The Land Rover Discovery Mk1 is a very practical and capable SUV that still stands as a great family car today. Here's how to buy a good one
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26th August 2025
Chrysler 300C buyer’s guide
With an interesting combination of Mercedes componentry and American attitude, the Chrysler 300C is a unique modern classic proposition
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11th September 2025
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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5th September 2025
Rolls-Royce Corniche buyer’s guide
Timelessly stylish and still luxurious, the Silver Shadow's two-door sibling is a fine classic choice. Here's how to buy a Corniche today
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3rd September 2025
Mercedes SL (R129) buyer’s guide
Missed out on the R107 generation? Then the R129 could be your second chance.
Auctions
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11th September 2025
Auction preview: Historics, September 20
Historics gears up for its Pace of Autumn sale later this month, with over 180 exciting lots of all ages set to go under the hammer
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4th September 2025
Auction preview: WB & Sons, September 13
After a short summer break, the next WB & Sons sale could be the biggest we’ve seen from the Newcastle upon Tyne auction house
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27th August 2025
Auction preview: Manor Park Classics, September 6
British brands will feature heavily when Manor Park Classics hosts its next classic car auction at its Runcorn base on September 6 – but with some intriguing twists among them
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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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8th August 2025
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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2nd July 2025
A brief history of the Citroën DS
When the Citroën DS burst onto the European motoring scene 68 years ago, its high-tech spec revolutionised the saloon car sector
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12th March 2025
A brief history of the family car
The typical family car has evolved heavily over the past 60 years and beyond. Here, we look at the success stories from years gone by
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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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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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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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Projects
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15th April 2024
Bentley Continental Flying Spur project
Is it a bad idea to buy and live with a cheap Bentley Continental Flying Spur? We're on a mission to find out
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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
Products
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10th July 2025
Ford Cosworth: New 132-Page Collector’s Edition Out Now
A new 132-page collector’s edition bookazine celebrates the full story of the Ford Sierra, Sapphire, and Escort RS Cosworth models.
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10th July 2025
Ring Ultrainflate tyre inflator review
A speedy tyre inflator with some nicely thought-out design features It’s ironic really that the more the car makers try to persuade us that a puncture isn’t a thing anymore and nobody needs a spare…
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10th July 2025
Fabsil cleaner and protector review
Clean and waterproof your convertible top with these easy-to-use products As anyone with a modern convertible car will know, it’s hard to keep the top looking smart, with bird droppings and tree fallout to battle,…
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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
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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