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Toyota is remaking parts for the iconic AE86 Corolla

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Gazoo Racing’s GR Heritage Parts Project will reproduce engine components for the Toyota AE86 Corolla, now a cult car around the world.
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Auction Car of the Week: Ferrari 208 GTB Turbo

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A rare Ferrari with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine produced for the Italian market, this 208 GTB Turbo will be sold at the NEC in November.
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Auction Car of the Week: Peugeot 309 GTI

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Roomier and rarer than its 205 sibling, but equally great to drive, the Peugeot 309 GTI is one of finest hot hatchbacks of the 1980s.
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Hampson Auctions achieves £1m sale at Oulton Park Gold Cup

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A classic car auction at the Oulton Park Gold Cup proved the scene remains in good health in 2025 with more than 4 in 5 cars sold.
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Auction Car of the Week: Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

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A rarity fitted with many desirable options, this classic Aston Martin goes under the hammer at the Iconic Sale in September.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 GE

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This week's auction choice is a wonderfully original Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen – from back when it was a rugged 4x4, rather than a luxury SUV.
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Auction Car of the Week: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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Coming up for online auction soon, this 911 GT3 RS (991.1) is a low-mileage example of one of Porsche's most coveted modern sports cars.
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Auction Car of the Week: Bond Bug 700ES

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Microcars don't come much cooler than the Bond Bug, a three-wheeler sold in the 1970s – and only available in orange.
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Auction Car of the Week: Ford Escort RS Cosworth

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This concours-winning Ford Escort RS Cosworth is the basis for a Corgi die-cast model. And it goes under the hammer next month.

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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

BMW Garmisch: the reborn Gandini concept that predicted the future

Marcello Gandini's 1970 Garmisch concept seemed to be lost forever. Until BMW decided to recreate it in 2019...

Citroen 2CV: the story of the ‘tin snail’

On the 30th anniversary of the end of Citroen 2CV production, we take a look at the long and varied history of the Deux Chevaux.

BMW 8 Series: the story of the soft-focus supercar

The BMW 8 Series is 30 years old in 2020. We look back at three decades of this glamorous super-GT

Reviews

1992 Skoda Favorit review: Retro Road Test

The Favorit represented the dawn of a new era for Skoda. With Bertone styling and an amenable character, it's an interesting modern classic.

2004 Renault Clio V6 review: Retro Road Test

Like an escapee from a modified car magazine, the Renault Clio V6 featured a mid-mounted 3.0-litre engine instead of rear seats. We drive one.

1995 Reliant Rialto review: Retro Road Test

Join us for a special date with a three-wheeled Reliant Rialto. Is this one of the best classic cars to buy on a budget? We argue the case.