Reviews

Glance back at some of the classics, the collectables, and the once forgotten gems.

Retro Road Test

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
Best known for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is an unusual and very stylish classic car.
Retro Road Test

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 1
The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after the Second World War and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.
Retro Road Test

1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 1
The venerable MGB is one of Britain's most popular classics. We revisit this British sports car to discover how it drives today.
Retro Road Test

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 3
The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a generous side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.
Retro Road Test

1974 Porsche 914 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
Richard Gooding drives a classic Porsche 914 – a mid-engined sports car launched nearly three decades before the Boxster.
Retro Road Test

1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 1
Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying one.
Retro Road Test

1975 Audi 80 GT review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
A sporting saloon and forerunner to the Golf GTI, the Audi 80 GT is a rare and desirable classic car. We put it through the Retro Road Test.
Retro Road Test

1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 3
The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.
Retro Road Test

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.
Retro Road Test

1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 5
Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.
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1983 Austin Metro review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 1
One of the first modern superminis, the Austin Metro makes for a practical and very affordable classic car. We get behind the wheel.
Retro Road Test

1983 Lotus Esprit S3 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 17
Tim Pitt drives the Lotus Esprit S3, a wedge-shaped British sports car that shines despite its flaws. A certain James Bond drove one, too.

News

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.

Auction Car of the Week: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

A red-blooded Italian supercar with a brawny American V8: what's not to like? This De Tomaso Pantera GT5 comes up for auction in February.

Features

The Ford Escort story: how Britain’s best-seller blew it

Launched in 1968, the Ford Escort consistently topped the UK car sales chart for 42 years. We chart the highs and lows of a popular hero.

Celebrating the Clio and other radical Renaults

As the Renault Clio celebrates its 30th anniversary, we take a look at some of our favourite radical Renaults.

The coolest cars of the 1990s

The 1990s was a decade stuffed with desirable modern classic cars, from the Renault Clio Williams to the Dodge Viper.

Reviews

1988 Land Rover 90 review: Retro Road Test

This Land Rover 90 is an exceptionally rare special edition. But the qualities that make it great are the same for any classic Defender.

MR archive: Peugeot 206 CC review

The ultimate winter bargain or a controversial car that should be consigned to the scrapheap? You decide...

1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS review: Retro Road Test

The 964 Carrera RS was the first Porsche 911 with ‘RS’ on its rump since the legendary Carrera 2.7 RS of 1973. We drive it.