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Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

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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

Rover 220 Turbo that holds 36 land speed records is up for auction

Thought to be the sole surviving pre-production Rover 220 Coupe Turbo, this car was used to break multiple land speed world records.

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.

Features

Terrific tin-tops: the retro cars that made the BTCC a global success

With the 2020 British Touring Car Championship finally underway, we take a look at some of the classics that have graced the grid

The story of Japan’s tiny kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models

The amazing 10-car garage you could buy for the cost of ONE wedding

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, we fire up Auto Trader

Reviews

1997 Vauxhall Omega V6 review: Retro Road Test

Has the Vauxhall Omega 3.0-litre V6 stood the test of time? We reckon it's the equal of a BMW from the same era – if you can find a good one.

2000 Toyota Prius Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

The original Toyota Prius was a genuine trailblazer, introducing hybrid technology to the masses. How does it stack up today?

2001 Audi RS4 (B5) review: Retro Road Test

The original B5 Audi RS4 Avant is a practical family estate and a surprisingly specialist sports car. Jekyll and Hyde? You bet.