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We get behind the wheel of a beautifully original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo L. Does it share anything with the modern car?

1977 Volkswagen Polo: Retro Road Test.

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Toyota Prius Mk1 RRT

2000 Toyota Prius Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi RS2

1996 Audi RS2 review: Retro Road Test

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Porsche 914 RRT

1974 Porsche 914 review: Retro Road Test

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Audi 80 GT RRT

1975 Audi 80 GT review: Retro Road Test

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Fiat 500 RRT

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

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Volkswagen Type 2 Camper RRT

1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

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Supra heroes: the story of the Toyota Supra

Supra heroes: the story of the Toyota Supra

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News

Auction Car of the Week: Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible

Coming up for auction at CarFest in late August 2026, this drop-top Rolls-Royce Corniche could be perfect for decadent summer road-trips.

Auction Car of the Week: Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (W123)

We're struggling to think of a lovelier family car than this meticulously restored W123 280 TE estate, which comes up for auction in August

Auction Car of the Week: Volvo 850 T-5R

Coming up for auction at CarFest, this restored Volvo 850 T-5R saloon combines subtle styling with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine.

Features

Celebrating the Clio and other radical Renaults

As the Renault Clio celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look at some of our favourite radical Renaults.

Acceptable in the 80s: 7 old videos to take you back in time

Youtube clips show what London's roads looked like in the 1980s

The history of the Ford Focus: in pictures

We take a look at the stor of Ford’s hugely successful family hatchback.

Reviews

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt drives the Lotus Esprit S3, a wedge-shaped British sports car that shines despite its flaws. A certain James Bond drove one, too.

1995 Ford Mondeo Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A true 'world car', the Mondeo changed Ford for the better – and became familiar to millions. We drive a well-preserved 1995 Mondeo 1.8 LX.

1988 Bentley Turbo R review: Retro Road Test

A turbocharged brute in a suit, the Bentley Turbo R was the fastest luxury car in the world in the late 1980s. How does it stack up in 2023?