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Porsche 911 RS America 964

Story of the 964 RS America. Total 911 charts the beginnings of Porsche’s unique 964 Rennsport reserved for the American market.

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Singer Porsche 911 Turbo Study

Turbo Study. Total 911 takes a first look at Singer’sthird act: a 964-based homage tothe legendary 930 Turbo “Everything’s been touched, but at the same time it has to feel sincere to the original 930”

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1969 Porsche 911 2.0E Targa

Chasing the sunset. Few classic cars are better equipped for a sunset drive along South Africa's west coast than a Porsche Targa. Total 911 rides out of Cape Town for an eveningwith a 1969 E.

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1966 Hillman ‘Audax’ Minx 1725 Automatic

Bold probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you see a Hillman Minx, but this month’s road test is a Minx in the Audax series, produced from 1956-1967. Audax translates from Latin as ‘bold’ and Rootes Group had bold plans for their new platform. Struggling somewhat against Ford and BMC in the domestic market, Rootes set their sights on international sales to boost profits, particularly in America.

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1930 Peugeot 201 Saloon

We are used to Peugeot using 0 in its model range but where did the story begin? As part of our 65-year celebration of CAR, we drive the first of these models, the 201 Saloon.

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1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton Ambulance W121

This W120/121 Mercedes-Benz “Ponton” ambulance has been meticulously restored over several years. We take it for a drive outside Bloemfontein

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1956 Wartburg 311

Two strokes, warts ’n’ all A soviet oddball with ties to one of the world’s biggest carmakers.

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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

After a 25-year relationship, this Eldorado has definitely got under the skin of its owners and is a valued family member

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1938 Ford Model 81A Deluxe

1938 Ford V8 Deluxe Sedan Don’t judge this book by its cover because it’s as solid, powerful and practical a car as anyone could own for relatively little money and is still going strong today, as Zack Stiling discovered...

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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Glamorous Fifties American convertibles are not unknown in Glasgow, but few of them brighten the place up like Bruce Kinnear’s gorgeous ’54 Chevrolet Bel Air…

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1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

With bomb-proof build quality, the Carrera 3.2 represents the bedrock of 911 history, combining classic looks and driving traits with a relatively straightforward maintenance regime. Now, three decades on, even the best examples need restorative measures. Who better to demonstrate than a leading conservator of the breed?!

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1953 Ferrari Abarth 166 MM/53 Smontabile Spyder

For 1953, Ferrari released a second series of its 166 Mille Miglia (MM) for sports racing in the popular sub-2.0-litre sport class. These used the 1995cc V12 engine with new Weber 32IF4C carburettors, producing a healthy 160hp at 7200rpm. The so-called 166 MM/53 was sold alongside the 250 Mille Miglia (3.0 litres) and 340 Mille Miglia (4.1 litres).

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1954 Bentley R-Type Continental

We delve into the history of a very special R-Type Continental – and take it ‘home’ to the Birmingham-based works where it spent its early years as everyday transport.

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1970 Fiat-Abarth 1000 TC Corsa wide-body racer tested on track

Strap in for a wild ride as we get behind the wheel of a Group 5 race-spec Fiat-Abarth 1000TC Corsa Wide Body.

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Truly unique 1921 Ford Model T

Australia has produced more than its fair share of great motoring journalists, and one of the greatest is Doug Blain who – like several of his compatriots – came over to the Old Country in the 1960s to show us how it should be done.

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