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Perfect pair: Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth duo up for auction

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Coming up for sale at Race Retro later this month, these two classic Sierra Cosworths will attract plenty of attention from Ford fans.
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The car they wanted to ban: Lotus Carlton up for auction

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One of only 950 examples produced, you'll need to act fast if you want to own the most infamous super saloon of the 1990s.
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TV star Lotus Esprit with active suspension up for auction

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Being sold by Anglia Car Auctions this weekend, this Lotus Esprit Turbo development car even made an appearance on Top Gear.
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Land Rover Discovery used by Charles and Camilla up for auction

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Used by the now-King Charles III, this special Discovery TDV6 will be sold at the Practical Classics & Restoration Show later this year
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Ex-Richard Burns Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V up for auction

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Owned by late rallying champion Richard Burns, this incredible low-mileage Lancer Evo V could break records when auctioned next month.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Audi Coupe Quattro

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Fire up the auction! This week's highlight is a 1987 Audi Quattro in timewarp condition with less than 60,000 miles from new.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

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Up for auction with Car & Classic, this rare Ford Capri 280 was modified by Turbo Technics in period, with its 2.8-litre V6 boosted to 200hp.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW Z1

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Up for auction on Car & Classic, this 1990 BMW Z1 benefits from a low mileage and some period AC Schnitzer upgrades.
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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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The government wants YOUR advice on preserving classic cars

A new government initiative aims to make registering modified classic vehicles easier, including those converted to electric power.

Up for auction: The Austin Rover company name could be yours

The Iconic Auctioneers Supercar Fest sale includes your chance to own the rights to the Austin Rover company name and registration number.

Porsche 911 Turbo prototype to star at Hampton Court this summer

The very first Porsche 911 Turbo prototype will be displayed at Hampton Court Palace for this year’s Concours of Elegance.

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.

Mercedes-Benz 190: the story of a modern classic

The forerunner to the Mercedes C-Class was launched in 1982. We look back at the baby Benz and why it's a great modern classic today.

The 20 greatest fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.

Reviews

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.

2005 Honda NSX review: Retro Road Test

The Honda NSX beat Ferrari at its own supercar game – and remains one of the great driving experiences. Here's what you need to know.

1974 Porsche 914 review: Retro Road Test

The Porsche Boxster reinvigorated the company’s fortunes in 1996 and has gone on to be an unmitigated success. But, 27 years earlier, an entry-level...