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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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Classic Jaguar bought by Madonna heads to auction

Pop icon Madonna has been photographed at the wheel of this Jaguar Mark X, which she purchased for her son, Rocco, to use in London.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

Three classic cars owned by Jamie Oliver head to auction

The Classic Car Auctions Stoneleigh sale will include three vehicles owned by famous chef and restaurateur, Jamie Oliver MBE.

Features

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

Cape Town: the South African city with incredible car culture

We check out the car scene in the South African city of Cape Town

Lancia Thema 8.32: the sensible saloon with a Ferrari engine

With a 3.0-litre Ferrari V8 under its bonnet, the Lancia Thema 8.32 might be the ultimate Q-car. Rowan Atkinson owned this one, too.

Reviews

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.

1997 Honda Integra Type R review: Retro Road Test

The DC2 Honda Integra Type R has been hailed as the greatest front-driven sports car ever. Can it live up to the legend?

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...