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Auction Car of the Week: Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4

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A fast Ford in concours condition, this stunning Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 is now up for auction on Car & Classic. Read this before you bid.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Porsche 924S

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Looking for an affordable classic Porsche? This four-owner 924S automatic has covered just 28,575 miles from new.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Nissan Silvia S12

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Time travel back to the 1980s, with this turbocharged Nissan Silvia – our Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

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Fancy a large helping of authentic American muscle? Get bidding on this 5.7-litre V8 Chevrolet Camaro – now for sale on Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1993 Citroen BX 17 D Turbo

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Our pick from Car & Classic this week is a Citroen BX D Turbo in wonderfully original condition, with only one owner until 2020.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW E34 M5

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Our choice from Car & Classic this week is a beautifully understated – and relatively affordable — example of the second-generation BMW M5.
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Fiat 500 owned by Lando Norris is the perfect antidote to November rain

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The open-air Fiat 500 Jolly was used by the McLaren-Mercedes driver to zip around Monaco when not on Formula One duty.
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Auction Car of the Week: 2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo

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Light weight, fantastic handling and a turbocharged engine make this 2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo a leftfield alternative to a Lotus Elise.
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You can now buy official Jaguar and Land Rover classic parts on eBay

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Official parts and accessories for classic Jaguar and Land Rover models now have their own dedicated stores on the eBay website.

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For sale: Lexus LFA owned by Rowan Atkinson (with a wild interior)

Owned by the famous 'Mr Bean' actor and renowned car enthusiast, this fabulous 2012 Lexus LFA is now available for sale in the UK.

Rare, low-mileage Renault Sport Spider heads to auction

One of only 60 right-hand-drive Sport Spiders, this classic Renault comes up for sale at next month’s Supercar Fest.

Moving fast! Retro hot hatchbacks heading to auction soon

From a classic Ford Escort to a V6-powered MG ZS, there is a retro hot hatch to suit all tastes in April's Anglia Car Auction.

Features

Reality Czech: the story of the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is familiar to millions – a family favourite for five generations. We drive some of the highlights from its past 61 years.

Christmas crackers: affordable cars to make you smile

20 cars guaranteed to raise a smile for less than £5,000

The winners and losers in the 2020 retro car market

Analysis of insurance value trends shows first lockdown had no effect on some classics. Others have fared less well.

Reviews

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Famous for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is a leftfield and very stylish classic car.

MR archive: Porsche Boxster S 986 review

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

2016 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe review: Retro Road Test

The fearsome AC Cobra dominated sports car racing in the 1960s. Except, that is, at high-speed circuits such as Le Mans. Why? Because, while...