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1987 Jeep Wagoneer: The Finest Classic Luxury SUV for $43k?
Buying a classic Range Rover too predictable? Then meet the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer!
Historians dictate that the Range Rover lays claim as the world’s first luxurious SUV. However, they would be mistaken. Long before the UK trend-setter reached American shores, and some years before the Rangie ...
The Perfect Land Rover Discovery Is For Sale With Morris Leslie
Land Rover’s second-generation Discovery is largely ignored by those seeking a classic 4x4. Here’s why it’s the perfect blend of heritage and usability
The first-generation Land Rover Discovery broke new ground when it first hit tarmac in 1989. Based on the well-proven underpinnings of Spen K...
This 1989 Land Rover One Ten Won The Toughest Off-Road Event Ever
Joe and Bob Ives are legends in the Land Rover world for their exploits during 1989's Camel Trophy event – and we've driven their winning One Ten!
The mere mention of 'Camel Trophy' sends most seasoned Land Rover enthusiasts into a fit of excitement, overloaded with admiration for what is widely...
Celebrating Land Rover's Unloved Range Rover P38a
It's World Land Rover Day! To mark the occasion, we take a look at the criminally underated Range Rover P38a. Motorious' own workhorse, in fact.
If you wish to experience a true love/hate relationship, buy a Range Rover P38 – although it’s very much love from you, hate from it. A bit like dati...
The Incredible Story Of America's Lost 1939 Antarctic Snow Cru...
Designed to tackle the treacherous conditions of Antarctica in 1939, America's Snow Cruiser – still missing in action – remains one of history's greatest engineering legends. But what went wrong?
Known to us mere mortals as the Snow Cruiser, and causing tailbacks along a 1020-mile route stretchi...
The Super SUV That Arrived A Decade Too Early: Spyker D12
The Spyker D12 Peking To Paris Concept car was ahead of its time, ultimately costing its success.
The notion of high performance SUVs is something we are all familiar with today. Just about everyone and their mother is building a premium high-riding car in a bid to cash-in on the booming fashion...
The Crazy Twin-Engined Citroen 2CV That Challenged Land Rover
The Citroen 2CV Sahara 4x4 is a quirky design that makes use of two engines
The Citroen 2CV is now over 70 years-old and is credited with being the vehicle that got France moving. Just like the British Mini and Italian Fiat 500, the 2CV was cheap to buy, cheap to run, and cheap to fix. It is als...
Driving The Rambo Lambo: Lamborghini LM002
Simply one of the most outrageous vehicles ever made, the Lamborghini LM002 was the world's first super SUV.
The temperature is in the negative figures, the usually blue Braies Lake is frozen and icy white, and the landscape that surrounds it is dusted with snow. The Italian Mountains make for a...
Why The Range Rover P38a Deserves Space In Your Garage
Forever lampooned as a liability by keyboard warriors and marque snobs alike, the second generation Range Rover (P38a) remains criminally underrated. Here's why you should ignore the horror stories and buy one...
There is one question often repeated to myself while stuck at the side of the road,...
Top Five Most Iconic Paris-Dakar Rally Cars
There’s a longstanding argument as to which form of motorsport is the most gruelling. Is it Formula 1 with its relentless G-forces, the World Rally Championship due to its need for brain-frazzling pace notes, or is it the Word Endurance Championship for the required stamina? We think the answer m...
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...
Why The Land Rover Series III Remains Britain's Ultimate 4x4
With modern off-roaders boasting all manner of driving aids, we take a look at the ultimate incarnation of Land Rover's classic lineage. The basic machine that separates the men from the boys - the Series III
It doesn’t handle. It’s drafty, unrefined and the heater remains largely aspirational. ...
Fiat Panda 4x4 MkI and MkII Buying Guide
Chic and simple, the original Panda 4x4 is an emerging classic star. Here’s what to look for when taking the plunge
How much to pay
• Basket Case £300-£500 • Project £500-£1200 • Good £1200-£3000 • Concours £4000+ •
Overview
Practicality ★★★★★Running costs ★★★★★Spares ★★★DIY friendly ★★★★Investm...
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...
Top 10 Greatest Rally Drivers Of All Time
We outline ten of the greatest drivers ever to storm a special stage
Henri Toivonen
The son of former European Rally Champion Pauli Toivonen, this Finnish star was electrifyingly fast, winning the RAC Rally of Great Britain in 1980 at just 24 years old. Sadly, his name is forever linked with a ...
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