Gavin Braithwaite-Smith, Author at Retro Motor

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

The coolest car dashboards

From the Lancia Trevi to the Citroen C6, these are some of the world’s coolest car dashboards

Mach in time: The story of the Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford has confirmed that the Mach 1 performance Mustang is coming to the UK. We dive into the history of this fabled badge.

30 years of fast Ford Fiestas

From Supersport to ST, we chart the history of Ford’s smallest hot hatch. Which Fiesta will ‘roar like a lion or purr like a pussycat’? Read on to find out...

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News

Auction Car of the Week: Vauxhall Vectra SuperTouring 3000

Auction Car of the Week: Marcos Martina

Auction Car of the Week: Renault Clio V6

Features

The coolest car dashboards

Mach in time: The story of the Ford Mustang Mach 1

30 years of fast Ford Fiestas

Reviews

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test

2010 Seat Leon Cupra R review: Retro Road Test