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Buying a 911T Your complete dossier of information on the last pre-impact bumper T, with industry tips. Porsche has revived its ‘T’ moniker for the current 991 generation, but what of the original 911 Touring? Written by Chris Randall. Photography by Dan Pullen.

From tired workhorse to monster 200bhp weekend warrior. Former army tank man Brendan Prudom wanted his practical daily driver and dog transporter to go where no cars could – as well as where fast cars can Words: Jerry Thurston. Photos: Laurens Parsons.

It is reputed that only eight MG Q-Types were produced back in 1934; while other sources say it was nine. In any event, the cars were ostensibly solely for racing and not road use. The Q-Type incorporated components from various previous MG models, notably the P and N Types, featuring a 750cc P-Type engine, with a special crankshaft, a Zoller supercharger and a gearbox from the K3. A Q-Type set a 750cc record of 122.4mph at Brooklands, sans windscreen, wings or lights and running on a fuel alcohol mixture. Text and photography by Paul Bussey.

For the third-generation W30, the MR2 morphed from coupé to desirable drop-top with a lively 1.8-litre twin-cam, and it’s now a bargain sports car. Words Malcolm Mckay. Photography Tony Baker.