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Global test Porsche 924, Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV vs Lotus Eclat Type 84 and Mazda RX7 Series 3
From top: clean rims; frees pinning rotary gives a unique character; TWR bodykit conceals purity of 924-inspired shape; bland dash but supportive seats....
Giant test Peugeot 504GLD vs Citroen CX 2200D and Mercedes-Benz 240D
STYLING, ENGINEERING Although the 504 diesel has been re-engined in its 1977 form, the body remains as that peculiarly Peugeot shape that is...
BMW M535i E28 vs Citroen CX GTi Turbo and Rover Vitesse
Citroen’s classic shape hasn’t dated much in a decade, but cabin is outmoded and will soon be revised. Turbo engine hasn’t quite the...
Group test – Audi 100L5S vs Citroen CX Athena and Peugeot 505Ti
Group test - Audi 100L5S, Citroen CX Athena, Peugeot 505Ti. Quality not quantity. Soaring fuel prices have hit the big car market but we...
Group test Ferrari 512BBi Boxer, Porsche 911 Turbo 930 vs Lamborghini Countach and Aston Martin Vantage
Vantage’s taut damping keeps two-ton car’s light gearbox and power steering body under control. In fact, the makes it quite nimble handling. Aston engine...
Lancia Beta 2000ES, Citroen CX 2400 C-matic, Saab 99 and Princess 2200HLS – tested
Clockwise, from left: clear dials; fine cabin quality; neat saloon spawned Combi-Coupe hatch; early car's chrome; slant-four is longitudinally mounted. The suspension valving...
Test-drive Jaguar XK150 vs Jensen 541R
Both would get you to the South of France swiftly and enjoyably, but the Jensen would be the more relaxing. So the Jensen’s...
Test-drive AC 16/80
The AC's traditional cockpit immediately evokes privileged 1930s motoring. First owner Thompson ordered metallic paint AC was one of the first to feature...
Renault 5 TX vs Fiat 127 TL and Volkswagen Polo L
From far left: airy and ergonomic interior; smallest engine here struggles at motorway speeds; MW/LW radio; crisp Bertone shape. I’m someone who mentally...
Steve McQueen’s Ferrari dream drive of the King of Cool’s sublime 275GTB/4 at Fiorano
UK-registered and painted Argento Auteil, the 275 arrives at Ferrari Classiche in NART Spyder form, ready to be born again Finished car on display...
Chevrolet Corvair family – stylish budget compact
Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger Stage I 1966 Even so, the new styling and sorted rear suspension of the later models failed to recover...
1975 Citroën SM Mylord Cabriolet by Chapron
Clockwise, from above; at rest by La Seine with the backdrop of Notre Dame; stylish interior features single-spoke wheel by Dargent; simple pressed...
