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Richard Aucock

Richard Aucock
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I'm Managing Director at @editorial_mr. I run a bit, cycle a bit, love the automotive industry. I'm a World Car Awards juror and Deputy Chairman of the Guild of Motoring Writers.
Car & Classic website

Car & Classic launches retro car insurance

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Hampson Auctions achieves £1m sale at Oulton Park Gold Cup

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1992 Skoda Favorit wins 2025 Festival of the Unexceptional

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BMW Z1 RRT

1990 BMW Z1 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi RS4 RRT

2001 Audi RS4 (B5) review: Retro Road Test

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Tesla Roadster

From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review

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Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe RRT

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

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E90 BMW 320i driveback 2005

Throwback Road-Trip: Driving home from Spain in a BMW 3 Series

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Influx of young people is ‘keeping the classic car industry alive’

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1979 Aston Martin Bulldog testing

Reborn Aston Martin Bulldog hits 162mph in first test for 40...

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News

Auction Car of the Week: Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2

Coming up for auction at Silverstone on 25 July, this newly restored Aston Martin Lagonda comes from the collection of Anthony Hamilton.

Auction Car of the Week: 1968 Lola T70 Mk3

With a successful racing career followed by movie stardom with Steve McQueen – this classic Lola T70 has a fascinating story to tell.

Auction Car of the Week: 1985 BMW Alpina B10 3.5

An under-the-radar performance saloon, and a rare alternative to a BMW M5, this Alpina B10 3.5 comes up for auction later in July.

Features

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...

Throwback Road-Trip: Driving home from Spain in a BMW 3 Series

We picked a base-spec E90 BMW 3 Series for an epic journey home from Spain – and soon discovered a preference for the outside lane.

Ferrari 250 GTO: Joe Macari on driving the ultimate classic car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is the world’s most revered classic car, with an eight-figure price tag to match. But what’s it like to drive?

Reviews

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.

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.

1991 Peugeot 205 GTI review: Retro Road Test special

Driving two very different versions of Peugeot's hot hatch icon: one a standard 1.6 GTI in concours condition, the other an Mi16 conversion.