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Auction Car of the Week: Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2

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Coming up for auction at Silverstone on 25 July, this newly restored Aston Martin Lagonda comes from the collection of Anthony Hamilton.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1968 Lola T70 Mk3

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With a successful racing career followed by movie stardom with Steve McQueen – this classic Lola T70 has a fascinating story to tell.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1985 BMW Alpina B10 3.5

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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.
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Rover 220 Turbo that holds 36 land speed records is up for auction

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Thought to be the sole surviving pre-production Rover 220 Coupe Turbo, this car was used to break multiple land speed world records.
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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: 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

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?

Revealed: the retro cars we want for Christmas

From a Renault Clio Baccara to a Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, we've plenty to keep Santa busy this Christmas

‘The Porsche of the East’: Skoda celebrates 50 years of sports cars

We remember the pretty, rear-engined Skoda 110 R coupe, which made its debut 50 years ago – and look at its legacy.

Reviews

1988 Peugeot 205 Rallye review: Retro Road Test

The Peugeot 205 Rallye distils what is great about the GTI into a lighter, more focused package. Your biggest problem will be finding one.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR review: Retro Road Test

Driving the Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-440. With 440hp from a 2.0 turbo engine, the 'FQ' stands for 'flipping quick' – or something to that effect...

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?