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Volkswagen K70

Volkswagen K70: the story of a ‘quiet game changer’

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The greatest second-generation cars

The greatest second-generation cars

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Ford Escort

The Ford Escort story: how Britain’s best-seller blew it

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Classic cars and low emissions zones

Top cat: celebrating 60 years of the Jaguar E-Type

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Tamiya Classic RC

These classic radio controlled cars are pure nostalgia

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Popular cars disappearing from our roads

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Cars Doomed Company

The cars that doomed the company

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Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

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Celebrating the Clio and other radical Renaults

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Jaguar E-Type

The 10 most beautiful Jaguar cars

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News

Auction Car of the Week: Vauxhall Vectra SuperTouring 3000

If the prospect of a Vauxhall Vectra doesn't excite you, take another look at this rare 3.0-litre V6 SuperTouring – and it could be yours

Auction Car of the Week: Marcos Martina

The Marcos Martina is a rare British sports car based on the Ford Cortina. This final example will be sold at CarFest later this month

Auction Car of the Week: Renault Clio V6

The Renault Clio V6 is an extreme, mid-engined hot hatchback and a surefire future classic. And this one could be yours

Features

Land Rover Defender: driving 70 years of history

We travel to the remote Isle of Islay to drive six classic Land Rovers off-road

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.

Christmas crackers: affordable cars to make you smile

20 cars guaranteed to raise a smile for less than £5,000

Reviews

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.

2004 Renault Clio V6 review: Retro Road Test

Like an escapee from a modified car magazine, the Renault Clio V6 featured a mid-mounted 3.0-litre engine instead of rear seats. We drive one.

MR archive: Chrysler Crossfire review

The year is 2003 and Chrysler has launched its bizarre Mercedes-Benz SLK-based Crossfire