Richard Aucock, Author at Retro Motor

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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

Richard Aucock - July 28, 2025 1

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

Richard Aucock - December 4, 2024 1

Tesla Roadster

From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review

Richard Aucock - August 22, 2024 1

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe RRT

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

Richard Aucock - July 19, 2024 1

E90 BMW 320i driveback 2005

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

Richard Aucock - April 10, 2023 1

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: 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole

This Ferrari 308 QV has been owned by the same family for 34 years and shows just 12,492 miles on the clock. Now it could be yours

Auction Car of the Week: 1951 Allard K2

A classic British sports car powered by an all-American V8? We check out a little-known Allard K2 – up for online auction now

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

Features

Alpine: the legendary French carmaker is back

As Renault launches the new Alpine A110, we look back at a history of this French marque

Mondeo Mk3 at 20: world at its feet?

The Mk 3 was the Mondeo’s high watermark – a far cry from its modern fall from grace

Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the Rover 200.

Reviews

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

We wind the clock back to 2002 – should you buy a 986 Boxster S?

2008 Mazda RX-8 review: Retro Road Test

We get behind the wheel of a rotary-engined Mazda RX-8 – and explain the pleasures and pitfalls of buying one.

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.

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