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We tell the story of the Triumph TR7, a wedge-shaped British sports car that promised much but ultimately failed to deliver.

Great Motoring Disasters: Triumph TR7

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Get ready for summer with this open-air Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa – up for online auction now.

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

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Great Motoring Disasters: Austin Maxi

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If a Countach or Testarossa seems too obvious, the De Tomaso Pantera could be for you. This one comes up for auction in February 2026.

Auction Car of the Week: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

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This rare, late-model Honda S2000 GT is coming up for auction – and could be yours for around £20,000.

Auction Car of the Week: Honda S2000 GT

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The DAM 4100 is what happened next for the Metro 6R4 rally car. We briefly tell its story – and reveal how you could buy one.

Auction Car of the Week: 1987 DAM 4100 Metro 6R4

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Suzuki SJ

Great Motoring Disasters: Suzuki SJ

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Got £30,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You could own this run-out Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX – one of only 200 cars allocated for the UK.

Auction Car of the Week: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX MR FQ-360...

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You could bid on this ex-military Land Rover Defender 90 in an online auction. Here's what you need to know.

Auction Car of the Week: Ex-MOD 1991 Land Rover Defender 90

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This Capri 280 Brooklands could be a relatively affordable way to own a classic fast Ford.

Auction Car of the Week: Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

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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

A Ferrari for every budget: prancing horses up for auction

From a £25,000 Mondial to a rare, racing-spec F40, there’s a Ferrari for everyone at this weekend’s Autosport International sale

Lancia Thema 8.32: the sensible saloon with a Ferrari engine

With a 3.0-litre Ferrari V8 under its bonnet, the Lancia Thema 8.32 might be the ultimate Q-car. Rowan Atkinson owned this one, too.

Citroen 2CV: the story of the ‘tin snail’

On the 30th anniversary of the end of Citroen 2CV production, we take a look at the long and varied history of the Deux Chevaux.

Reviews

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.

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Best known for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is an unusual and very stylish classic car.

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.