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When Driftland opened up on his doorstep, David Stewart shifted allegiances from the Blue Oval to this Estoril blue E30. And since he’s not your traditional BMW fan, he’s got no qualms about intercontinental engine swaps… Words: Daniel Bevis Photos: Ade Brannan.

550hp Fashion grey F80 M3. This Fashion grey F80 is a clear exercise in the merits of looking fabulous at all times. You have to remind yourself that there’s a devastating amount of power in there too…Words: Daniel Bevis Photos: Matt Petrie.

Full Throttle 2.8 M20 stroker E30 on ITBs. 2.8 M20 Stroker E30 Stunning classic running ITBs Finished in stunning Ferrari grey, sitting on OZ Mito splits and with a 2.8 M20 on ITBs under the bonnet, this full-on E30 is nothing less than classic perfection. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Matt Dear.

Composed completely of custom components styled after a selection of various BMWs, this wild, M20-swapped 2002 is a true one-off.

Buying Guide Are you brave enough to take advantage of a bargain-priced Maserati Quattroporte V M139? Read our guide and find out Eight steps to buying a Maserati Quattroporte V. How to avoid costly complacency and buy a solid example of this stylish saloon. Words Malcolm Mckay. Photography Tom Wood.

1932-1934 Ford V8 the market. Buying Guide What’s sold, what’s selling soon – and how to buy a 1930s Ford V8. Ford’s V8 cars were fast when new and are very usable today…

Public enemy Felony Form wide-body E36. This Felony Form wide-body E36 on Ferrari splits is all about disturbing the peace and making a scene, and we love it. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Mike Crawat.

Insane Clown Colossi. The cartoonish Z3 M Coupé is a larger-than-life sports car wrapped up in a compact little package, and when you add forced induction into the mix, the clown shoe goes completely mental…Words: Daniel Bevis Photos: Mike Kuhn.

Full House Astonishing, 560hp supercharged, custom metal wide-body, one-off E39 M5 will blow your mind. 560hp supercharged, custom metal wide-body E39 M5. With a custom metal wide-body, an incredible custom interior and a supercharger making 560hp, this astonishing E39 M5 is one of the most impressive builds we’ve seen in a long time. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Patrick Lauder.

2019 Alpina B5 G30 - M5 and E63 S too vulgar? Then Alpina’s ‘reserved’ 600bhp B5 just may fit the bill...

Buying Guide Timeless luxury If you’re interested in value for money, motoring refinement, quality design and old-school reliability then, as Chris Graham explains, the E38 7 Series could be just the car for you.

First Look Long-distance love affair. Matt Robinson wonders whether the long-range version of the 6 Series Gran Turismo can prove to be the golden ticket of the new line-up. Photos: BMW AG.