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What To Expect At Retro Classics 2019
Retro Classics is one of the largest classic and collector car shows in Europe. For 2019 the show is even bigger with over 3000 cars attending.
If you love classic and collector cars, the Retro Classics show in Europe should be on your to do list for 2019. Billed as one of Europe’s largest class...
Why you (secretly) want a Rover 800 Sterling
Traditionally lampooned and ignored by collectors, the 800 has now found an audience with a new breed of classic car enthusiast. Here's why
Approaching any Rover 800 Sterling with an open mind is difficult. That badge on the front, with its accompanying chrome grille and British stature, largely...
Why Maserati's Ghibli S Is Perfect For A Race To Monte Carlo
From the iconic Rally Monte Carlo roads in the French mountains to the streets of Monaco used by Formula 1, the Maserati Ghibli S proves surprisingly handy at both.
The mountains surrounding Monaco are stunning, with their jagged outlines and onionskin texture befitting of a sci-fi movie. Parked...
Why The Unloved Jaguar XJ-S V12 Remains A Great Luxury Buy
Unloved when launched and abused on the second-hand market, Jaguar's XJ-S V12 has endured hard times. Here's why it makes perfect sense as a luxury classic GT
When the XJ-S was launched in 1975, public reception couldn’t have been colder. The outgoing E-type may have been hideously outdated, but...
How To Buy The Perfect Range Rover Classic
Price are going wild! But are there any bargains left? And if there are, how do you find one? Here are the answers...
How much to pay• Project £800-8500 • Good £5800-30,000 • Concours £20,000+ •
Overview
Practicality ★★★★★Running costs ★★Spares ★★★★DIY Friendly ★★★★Investment ★★★★Desirability ★★...
Lamborghini Urus vs LM002: The Ultimate SUV Shootout
The Lamborghini Urus might split opinion, but many forget that wasn't the Italian marque's first 4x4. We put the Legendary LM002 up against its modern-day successor
Hardcore automotive enthusiasts are currently at war over the notion of Lamborghini building an SUV. Some say that it is a necessit...
Jaguar XKE Series 1 and Series 2 Buying Guide
The Jaguar XKE (E-type) is a sure-fire investment, but it’s also a great driver’s car – as long as you buy a good one. Here's how to do just that...
How much to pay• Project £14,000-30,000 • Good £65,000-120,000 • Concours £150,000+ •• Most expensive at auction: £5.86m (Lightweight)
Practicality...
Why We Love The Jaguar XJ X308
It's one of the great bargains of our time – and an excellent car in its own right. Here's our take on the V8-powered 1997-2002 Jaguar XJ X308
Jaguar had clear ideas about a replacement for the venerable XJ40. To answer criticisms about the car's aesthetics, stylists would return to a traditiona...
Driving 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II At Goodwood
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive one of the British sports car marque’s finest-ever machines?
During the 1950s and ’60s, Great Britain was an automotive powerhouse. Not only were home-grown, mass-produced models being exported worldwide, but the country’s most aspirational machines were tak...
1999-2007 Jaguar S-type Buying Guide
Largely overlooked as a modern classic, the second-generation S-type offers more than just retro styling. Here’s how to bag a good one.
How much to pay
• Project $500-650 • Good $1000-2800 • Concours $3500+ •
Overview
Practicality ★★★Running costs ★★★Spares ★★★DIY friendly ★★Investment ★★Desirab...
UK Government Releases Historic MoT Rules – It's Good News!
The long-awaited UK MoT exemption rules have been released, and owners of historic cars, especially specials and modified classics, can breathe a sigh of relief
The UK's Department for Transport has released the long-awaited definition of a Vehicle of Historic Interest (VHI), which will define t...
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