SWVA MARCH 2021 AUCTION PREVIEW
Matt Bell on 12th March 2021
Watch as Classics World's Jeff Ruggles and Phil Weeden visit SWVA ahead of its first classic car auction of 2021 on March 26 to preview some of the lots on offer.
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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER REVIEW: WORST CAR EVER?
Matt Bell on 3rd March 2021
From being the quirkiest family car you could buy at launch, the Chrysler PT Cruiser now sits on many 'worst car ever made' lists and is endlessly mocked by enthusiasts. But does it deserve it? Joe borrowed a PT Cruiser from our colleagues at Car Mechanics to find out...
JAGUAR V12 SHOWDOWN: XJ12 SERIES 3 VS X305
Matt Bell on 24th February 2021
It’s 50 years since the Jaguar V12 engine was first introduced in a road car and with thirsty luxury cars soon to be a thing of the past, Phil decided to compare two fine examples of Jaguar’s flagship XJ12 limousine. Both seen here in ultra-plush Daimler Double Six guise, will the beautiful Series 3 or more modern X305 come out on top?
CITROËN XANTIA REVIEW: THE SENSIBLE CITROËN
Matt Bell on 16th February 2021
Citroën’s hydropneumatic suspension creates an almost unrivalled wafty, relaxing driving experience. Only trouble is, the cars that use it - such as the CX, BX and XM - aren’t the most approachable or mainstream choices. The Citroën Xantia brought the hydro-Citroën experience to a car ordinary and sensible enough for normal people and Joe absolutely loves it!
MITSUBISHI SHOGUN MK1 REVIEW
Matt Bell on 12th February 2021
We get behind the wheel of the Mitsubishi Shogun Mk1, the practical family SUV that Paul Wager reckons is the better buy over the Land Rover Discovery.
CITROËN 2CV REVIEW: SMALL POWER, BIG FUN!
Matt Bell on 2nd February 2021
These days, cars seemingly can’t get enough power or technology. The Citroën 2CV shows just how little car you actually need and proves just 29BHP can make one of the most fun driving experiences you’ll ever have!
JAGUAR XK X150 REVIEW
Matt Bell on 27th January 2021
The Jaguar XK X150 was to be the final and arguably, ultimate iteration of the iconic XK coupe. Phil reckons it's a future classic in the making and one to buy whilst they're so temptingly cheap...
MERCEDES C124 COUPE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 20th January 2021
Turn the Mercedes W124 saloon into a pillarless coupe and it transforms into a supremely capable grand tourer that Aaron reckons is a prime example of German quality! We drive the Mercedes C124 Coupe to see what it's like today.
MINI CLUBMAN 998 AUTO DRIVEN
Matt Bell on 11th January 2021
Self-confessed small car fan Joe Miller has controversially never driven a classic Mini. That all changed when he got behind the wheel of this 1976 Mini Clubman 998 auto. Will it sway him away from his love of small Fiats?
80s HOT HATCH SHOOTOUT – GOLF VS MAESTRO VS ESCORT
Matt Bell on 6th January 2021
The 1980s were boom time for the hot hatchback market, with every manufacturer desperate to throw their hat in the ring. For the 2020 Classics World Christmas Special, Paul, Phil and Jeff pulled three cars together for this 80s hot hatch shootout: the genesis that was the Golf GTI Mk1, the iconic Ford Escort XR3i and the often forgotten underdog, the MG Maestro 1600. Which will win?
CHEAP CLASSICS ROADTRIP
Glenn Rowswell on 17th December 2020
Six months ago, Classics World's Joe, Jeff and Aaron were dished out different budgets to buy a new classic project car each for our fleet. They returned with a high-mileage Peugeot 205 diesel, Ford Puma 1.7 and Range Rover P38A respectively - after half a year fixing, living with and driving them, it’s time to send the trio of cars off with a roadtrip!
JAGUAR XK8: 2004 XKR CONVERTIBLE X100 DRIVEN
Glenn Rowswell on 10th December 2020
After the loveable but ancient XJS bowed out, Jaguar's new era ushered in the XK8, a V8 GT car to challenge Mercedes and Porsche. If you want British luxury on a budget, our Phil reckons the X100 is the best way to make a statement!
MORRIS MINOR 1000 REVIEW
Matt Bell on 25th November 2020
The Morris Minor 1000 had a bare-bones simplicity that meant an affordable price tag, which lead to it being many people’s first entry to car ownership. Today, however, Joe reckons it’s the perfect first classic car for budding enthusiasts!
ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW – THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD?
Matt Bell on 18th November 2020
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a revolutionary car for Rolls-Royce. It lasted 15 years in production, before living on yet further in the Silver Spirit. Here’s why 55 years on, it still deserves its title of ‘Best Car In The World’...