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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60

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This recently restored Volkswagen Corrado G60 is a great example of the classic coupe, with a supercharged engine and BBS alloy wheels.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1989 Peugeot 205 GTI Dimma

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Few cars are so evocative of their era as a Dimma-kitted Peugeot 205 GTI. This one has a Turbo Technics engine conversion, too.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evolution II

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Yellow but not mellow, this special edition 'Giallo' Delta Integrale Evo II must be among the finest examples of the legendary hot hatch.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo

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Looking to revisit your boy racer roots? This 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo should fit the bill. It comes up for auction on Car & Classic soon.
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa owned by Nigel Mansell heads to auction

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Given to Nigel Mansell after he joined the Ferrari F1 team, this 1988 Testarossa is a rare right-hand-drive example – and it could be yours.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

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This 600hp modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 is a classic example of the car nicknamed 'Godzilla'. And it could be yours.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1976 Citroen CX 2200 Pallas

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Sacré bleu! Our Auction Car of the Week is a 1970s vision of the future. Wait until you see the interior of this classic Citroen CX, too...
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Auction Car of the Week: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

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Want to be noticed? Get bidding on this 1999 Plymouth Prowler – our latest Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1972 Opel Manta A

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Now up for auction with Car & Classic, this 1972 Opel Manta A was subject to an 11-year restoration. A cooler alternative to a Capri?

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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

Alpine: the history of F1’s newest team

As Alpine enters Formula 1 for the 2021 season, we look back at the 65-year history of this storied French brand

Christmas crackers: affordable cars to make you smile

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

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

Reviews

1996 Audi RS2 review: Retro Road Test

We review the first RS-badged Audi: the 315hp RS2 estate. How does this modern classic drive – and what should you look for when buying one?

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.

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...