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Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

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Audi ur-Quattro RRT

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Favorit RRT

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

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Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4

Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Octavia vRS RRT

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS review: Retro Road Test

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Volkswagen Corrado V6 RRT

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

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Skoda Fabia vRS RRT

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi 80 RRT

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

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Is this Europe’s best car museum?

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

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Mercedes-Benz W123 RRT

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

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Elise Proto One

How the Lotus Elise was born on Christmas Eve

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News

Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa

Get yourself ready for summer with this open-air Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa, up for online auction. Here's what you need to know.

Car & Classic launches retro car insurance

Get an indicative quote in seconds simply by entering a vehicle registration into the new Car & Classic insurance tool.

New Restorists website helps classic owners find expert services

Restorists aims to connect classic car owners with repair and restoration specialists through the UK’s first dedicated online marketplace.

Features

Exotic and quixotic: a history of Aston Martin and Zagato

We revisit the finest collaborations between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, including the new V12 Heritage Twins.

What if… Jaguar had built an XJ40 coupe?

It was 1993 before a prototype Jaguar XJ40 coupe arrived – and by that time, the new X300 model was imminent. We look at what could have been.

The winners and losers in the 2020 retro car market

Analysis of insurance value trends shows first lockdown had no effect on some classics. Others have fared less well.

Reviews

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.

1996 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

The original Mazda MX-5 has now attained modern classic status. It's affordable to buy, reliable and fun to drive.

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

The Favorit represented the dawn of a new era for Skoda. With Bertone styling and an amenable character, it's an interesting modern classic.