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Ferrari 365 GT4 BB owned by Eric Clapton heads to auction

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First ordered by Eric Clapton back in 1974, the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB is one of only 59 made in right-hand drive for the UK market.
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Classic Cadillac owned by The Who’s John Entwistle up for auction

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The 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousine even inspired a song during John Entwistle’s solo career, outside of The Who.
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How to buy ‘early bird’ tickets for Festival of the Unexceptional 2025

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This first tickets for this year’s celebration of motoring mundanity offer a £5 discount on the usual admission price.
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Bonkers 430hp V8-powered Aston Martin Cygnet is for sale

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Built by Aston Martin’s Q bespoke division in 2018, the one-off Cygnet uses a 4.7-litre V8 engine from the Vantage S supercar.
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BMW Group opens online archive for classic models

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With more than 400 cars from the 1930s to the 2000s, the archive includes BMW cars, motorbikes and even classic Minis.
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Time-capsule 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird heads to auction

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One of only six cars built in lightweight specification, this iconic RUF CTR 'Yellowbird' could reach almost £5 million at Amelia Island.
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Renault takes Ferrari-style approach to preserving classic cars

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The Originals will help owners to restore and maintain their classic Renault cars, including a network of officially certified garages.
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For sale: Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC with TWO celebrity owners

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First owned by Nigel Mansell and then by Brian Sewell, this classic coupe was later displayed at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey.
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Driving home for Christmas 2025… in Chris Rea’s electric Mini

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Built especially for Chris Rea, the EV-converted classic Mini will be sold directly from the Teesside-born singer's ownership.

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Ferrari 365 GT4 BB owned by Eric Clapton heads to auction

First ordered by Eric Clapton back in 1974, the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB is one of only 59 made in right-hand drive for the UK market.

Classic Cadillac owned by The Who’s John Entwistle up for auction

The 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousine even inspired a song during John Entwistle’s solo career, outside of The Who.

How to buy ‘early bird’ tickets for Festival of the Unexceptional 2025

This first tickets for this year’s celebration of motoring mundanity offer a £5 discount on the usual admission price.

Features

Volvo 480: a sporty Swede that wasn’t sensible or square

The oddball Volvo 480 came out of nowhere, but laid the foundations for the company's front-wheel-drive future. We tell its story.

Alpine: the legendary French carmaker is back

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

The story of the classic Porsche 911

The original Porsche 911 was launched in 1963 and remained in production until 1989. We chart the history of an icon.

Reviews

1999 Ford Racing Puma review: Retro Road Test

The Racing Puma is a rare fast Ford that never wore an RS badge. Today it's a collectable classic car – so what makes it special?

2010 Seat Leon Cupra R review: Retro Road Test

It looks like a people carrier, but can outgun a Volkswagen Golf GTI. We give the 2010 Seat Leon Cupra R the Retro Road Test treatment.

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

A beautifully built recreation of a classic 1960s racer, this Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is as evocative to drive as it looks.