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Russell Brookes 1945-2019

The cheerful champion of Britain’s rally stages always enjoyed a good powerslide. Words James Elliott. Portrait Alex Tapley. 1970s british rally...

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL R107 vs. 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 964, 1971 Bristol 411 Series 2, 1991 Honda NSX, 1991 Mazda MX-5...

Warriors weekend. When it comes to buying your next classic, enjoyability and reliability needn’t be considered mutually exclusive. This sporting six are tougher than...

The life story of the 1969 Gilbern TII

An unfinished Seventies prototype, this unique Welsh sports car has survived long-term abandonment, a huge accident and several doomed restorations. Words Sam Dawson. Photography Jonathan Fleetwood.

Buying Guide Ford Racing Puma

Six steps to buying a Ford Racing Puma. This delightful coupé can pack hidden horrors behind the handling hedonism. Words Richard Dredge. Photography John Colley.

1977 Leyland Mini MkIV 1000 Automatic by Wood & Pickett

The early Sixties saw celebrities start a craze for sending their laugh-a-minute Minis to a coachbuilder for some luxury personalisation. Cilla Black‘s 1977 car...

1954 Lotus MkVIII

Friends reunited. Only a handful of Lotus MkVIIIs were made before the wild concept was tamed. Today we drive the example bought new by...

1965 De Tomaso P70/5000 Sport

The newly revived De Tomaso brand cites this car as its inspiration: the 5000 sport, or P70, or 70P… Story by Richard Heseltine. ...

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster

Hollywood A-Lister The tragic Auburn 851 Speedster that inspired hot-rods Having experienced everything from tragedy to pioneering greatness, this customised Auburn 851 Speedster’s life...

1975 Fiat 130 Coupé

This is a car Tim Kirkham almost landed, but it slipped the hook. Will driving a Fiat 130 Coupé renew his desire to catch...

Bristol’s bargain Zagato 412 family

Tri-nation Turismo unfashionable Bristols. Martin Buckley praises the Zagato-styled 412, Beaufighter and unique Beaufort. Italian style, American power and a thoroughly British soul –...

The Lost Cause Motors 1963 Chevrolet Corvair-based limousine

Could you believe anyone would give a car such a negative name? No, neither could we, but appropriately enough, it was the moniker given...

Italian Job 1969 Lamborghini Miura returns to the roads that made it famous

Miura gets back on set 50 years on, The Italian Job Lamborghini returns to the roads that made it famous. That car, on that...
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