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

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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.
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Car & Classic launches retro car insurance

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Get an indicative quote in seconds simply by entering a vehicle registration into the new Car & Classic insurance tool.
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New Restorists website helps classic owners find expert services

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Restorists aims to connect classic car owners with repair and restoration specialists through the UK’s first dedicated online marketplace.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

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A red-blooded Italian supercar with a brawny American V8: what's not to like? This De Tomaso Pantera GT5 comes up for auction in February.
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Auction Car of the Week: Honda S2000 GT

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Taken from the final year of production, this low-mileage and original Honda S2000 GT is a deservedly sought-after sports car.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 DAM 4100 Metro 6R4

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After Group B rallying was banned, the MG Metro 6R4 evolved to become the DAM 4100. This one is up for sale and ready to race.
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Auction Car of the Week: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX MR FQ-360 HKS

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With factory-fitted modifications by Japanese tuner HKS, this run-out Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ-360 will be up for auction in December 2025.
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Auction Car of the Week: Ex-MOD 1991 Land Rover Defender 90

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Having lived a military life, this Land Rover Defender 90 is now ready for civilian duty, with an auction estimate of £12,000 to £15,000.
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Auction Car of the Week: Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

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A record auction price suggests the Capri 280 Brooklands is now a fully fledged classic Ford. Could this be a more affordable way to own one?

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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

Alpine: the history of F1’s newest team

As Alpine enters Formula 1 for the 2021 season, we look back at the 65-year history of this storied French brand

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

Inside BMW’s jaw-dropping heritage car collection

We discover the wonders of BMW’s classic fleet, including M cars, Z cars and a £1.5 million 507

Reviews

Peel P50: driving the world’s smallest car

The Peel P50 was featured on Top Gear and holds the record for being the world’s smallest car. We sample a one-off convertible version.

MR archive: Audi RS4 B7 review

We rewind the clock by 11 years for a drive in the new-at-the-time B7 Audi RS4

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.