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On the fringe 1977 Bertone Jaguar Ascot

Scroll back to 1978 and Pininfarina caused a furore with its Jaguar XJ Spider. No gush was too purple as the world’s motoring media begged British Leyland to adopt it as a production model. It didn’t, of course, but this one-off roadster remains a classic of its kind

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1975 Innocenti Regent 1300

Did the Innocenti regent sing a sweeter tune than the allegro? We visit the car’s ancestral home to find out.

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A Jaguar Mk VII finishes fourth at the 1952 Monte Carlo Rally

Cecil ward’s amazing third place in 1951’s long and arduous Monte Carlo Rally driving a Mk V proved that Jaguar’s big saloons had what it took to compete at the highest level

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1960 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD

After 40 years tucked away in a St Louis garage, this 1960 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 MOD remains in remarkably original condition. Now, repatriated to the UK by its second owner and lightly recommissioned, it is ready to be enjoyed once again.

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1989 Jaguar XJR-S 6.0

The first 25 XJR-S 6.0s from 1989 were special limited-edition models in Jaguar Racing Green. We've tracked down one of these important, rare cars with fewer than 10,000 miles on the clock and in good-as-new condition.

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2005 Jaguar XKR 4.2-S X100 vs 2014 XK Dynamic R 5.0 X150

Two limited-edition models saw out production of the X100 and X150 generations of XK – a 2005 4.2-S and a 2014 Dynamic R. With extended equipment lists and improved driving capabilities, they are the best models of each to buy

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1953 Jaguar XK120 OTS

We sample a late example of the 1953 Jaguar XK120 open-two-seater that, thanks to being owned by Jaguar since the Seventies, remains beautifully preserved, despite its recent adventures in motorsport.

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Porsche 911 in all its various forms from 1963 to 1989

The history of the 911 is one of almost Alfred Hitchcock-like complexity, leaving many in a welter of names such as S, Targa, E, L and Carrera. Our narrative commences at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show when Porsche displayed its vision of the future, and ends in 1989 when the 964 employed 85% new parts to create the next version of one of the world’s most recognisable sports cars.

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1988 BMW 635CSi Highline E24

It might be over 30-years since E24 production ended but it’s still got Six appeal by the barrel load, is this one of the best classic BMWs ever made?

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2007 BMW 535d M Sport E60

Resplendent in Velvet Blue Metallic, this E60 535d M Sport is something of a smiling assassin…

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Mercedes-Benz R107 at 50 - full story of the longest-lived of all SL roadsters

The Mercedes-Benz R107 is the longest-lived and most numerous of all the SL roadsters. Here's the full story behind its 50-year success. Words Massimo Delbo. Photography Marco Nagel/Mercedes-Benz.

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1935 Frazer Nash Shelsley

This 1935 Frazer Nash Shelsley has illustrious early history — but disappeared into obscurity. Now it's back to tell the tale.

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1964 Crossle C5-7S V8

Conceived around Ford's crossfow four, the Crossle C5 held its own amid lightweight Lotus and Lola rivals. Then this one gained a V8…

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26th Monte Carlo Rally 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4

This Aston Martin DB2/4's Monte Carlo Rally history was deliberately buried. Decades on it was revived by the original owner's son

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1988 Ferrari Testarossa GTR by Gemballa

It's rare that someone sees a Ferrari Testarossa and thinks it needs to be more outrageous. But one man did, and the GTR by Gemballa was the result

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