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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

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

The ‘Go-anywhere car’ – a history of the Mercedes G-Wagen

From military workhorse to Chelsea clothes horse, the Mercedes G-Wagen is certainly versatile. We tell its story.

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

These classic radio controlled cars are pure nostalgia

From the first Competition Special to one of the seminal Tamiya RC cars, here’s a radio controlled trip down memory lane

Reviews

1999 Ferrari F355 Spider review: Retro Road Test

The Ferrari F355 offers an intoxicating driving experience and prancing horse glamour for comfortably less than six figures. We drive one.

1997 Honda Integra Type R review: Retro Road Test

The DC2 Honda Integra Type R has been hailed as the greatest front-driven sports car ever. Can it live up to the legend?

1986 Toyota Corolla GT AE86 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt drives the famous forerunner of today's Toyota GR86 sports car: the classic 'Hachi Roku' Corolla AE86.