2nd July 2025
Auction preview: Hobbs Parker, July 9–10
Hobbs Parker’s summer classic car sale on July 9-10 looks set to be another hit for the Ashford auction house, with something to suit all tastes and budgets
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Latest stories
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2nd July 2025
Best 1980s executive saloons
Executive saloons were big business in the 1980s. Here are our favourite plush three-box saloons from the era
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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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2nd July 2025
Porsche Boxster (986) buyer’s guide
The most attainable Porsche is almost as quick as the 911 – and far cheaper. Here's the lowdown on the first-generation Porsche Boxster
Guides
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18th June 2025
Reliant Scimitar GTE buyer’s guide
Fancy a family-sized GT with corrosion-proof bodywork and V6 power? Look no further than the Reliant Scimitar GTE
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18th June 2025
Best British export classics
Britain has a proud history as an international automotive powerhouse. Here are some of the best British cars to have found success abroad
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11th June 2025
Jaguar XJ (X300) buyer’s guide
With Ford funding, Jaguar updated its XJ40 into the car many reckoned it could have been from the start. Here's how to buy the X300
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11th June 2025
Best Japanese grey import classics
Japanese grey import cars were once all the rage, brought to the UK in healthy numbers – which means there’s now an array of different models for today’s classic buyer
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2nd July 2025
Porsche Boxster (986) buyer’s guide
The most attainable Porsche is almost as quick as the 911 – and far cheaper. Here's the lowdown on the first-generation Porsche Boxster
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25th June 2025
Best rear-engined classics
Not every rear-engined car has been a smash hit but these examples are undisputed classics
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25th June 2025
MG RV8 buyer’s guide
Introduced in the wake of the original MX-5, the MG RV8 was a hit in Japan and remains a great modern-ish MGB alternative
Auctions
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2nd July 2025
Auction preview: Hobbs Parker, July 9–10
Hobbs Parker’s summer classic car sale on July 9-10 looks set to be another hit for the Ashford auction house, with something to suit all tastes and budgets
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27th June 2025
Barn find bonanza begins with Tewkesbury Auction Centre
The recent discovery of a more than 200-strong collection of barn find cars on a Herefordshire farm has sparked massive interest
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25th June 2025
Auction review: Anglia Car Auctions, June 14-15
Anglia Car Auctions’ two-day June sale saw an intriguing mix of bargain buys and estimate-smashing entries
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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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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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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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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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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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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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