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Buying guide: BMW M3 E46

Jekyll and Hyde? Our essential advice on picking up this performance bargain. Buying guide: E46 M3. All you need to know to buy this iconic M car with confidence. Chris Graham spotlights the E46 M3; a car widely regarded as an awesome driving machine but, at the same time, with a growing reputation as a maintenance and servicing nightmare. So what’s the truth?

2017 BMW 430i Convertible F33 driven

Pretty heavy? Will the recent updates to the 4 Series Convertible make for a more desirable car? Neil Briscoe gets to grips with a new 430i to find out.

2017 BMW M5 xDrive G30 driven

OMG… M5 goes FWD! First Look. Turbocharged M-cars, we’re now used to, but a four-wheel-drive BMW M5? Shane O’Donoghue tests a prototype with the new M xDrive. Photos: Uwe Fischer.

Bentley MkVI vs. Bentley R-type and Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

Mass-produced in Crewe Comparing Standard Steel Bentley MkVI, R-type and R-R Silver Dawn. Bespoke tailoring, but off the peg. Martin Buckley tells the story...

Racer Ian Ashley

“The Hesketh and I did two-and-a-half back ward Somersaults 30ft in the air”  Ian Ashley recalls the moment that ended his F1 career, but,...

Climax-powered GT 1958 Tojeiro Climax Coupe

One for the road Tojeiro-Climax. The one-off coupé that’s a baby Aceca Most Tojeiros were destined for a life in competition, says Malcolm Thorne,...

Hillman Avenger Tiger vs. Vauxhall HP Firenza and Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2

When sports saloons ruled the world. ’ 70s sporting saloons RS2000, Tiger & Firenza. Hot ’70s favourites Escort RS2000, Avenger Tiger and droop-snoot Firenza...

Epic Restoration 1973 Porsche 911E 2.4 Targa

A tale of two Porsches Epic Reader Resto! Porsche 911E 2.4 targa an incredible restoration. When disaster struck, Stuart Macleod feared the classic 911 market might leave him behind, but there was no stopping the tenacious Porsche fan, says Ross Alkureishi. Photography James Mann.

Mercedes Simplex centenary Celebrating 115 years

Mercedes’ amazing Riviera reunion. C&SC hits the Côte d’Azur to mark 115 years of Mercedes. Mercedes: the origin of the species. The French city...

The most powerful production Lamborghini Countach QV – 455bhp epic restored monster

The boss’ Countach. The most powerful production Countach was built for the CEO of Lamborghini. Now restored, it has been reunited with famed factory...

Lamborghini Countach LP400 vs. De Tomaso Pantera

Lamborghini vs. De Tomaso chasing the ultimate thrill. Can crossbreed Pantera humble pedigree Countach? Wildest Wedges Pantera takes on Countach for the supercar crown....

Mini Marcos road test

Jem’s Pocket Rocket. Mini Marcos. Making the most of Issigonis’ marvel. Its styling may divide opinion but, as James Elliott discovers after a bracing...
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