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1932 Austin Seven

This year marks 100 years of the Austin Seven. Mark Dixon drives a rather special example to a very special event.

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1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Half-Track Fox

One innovative Austrian inventor fancied an alternative to the ski-lift. The VW Half-Track Fox was his solution, and it’s just been restored.

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ABF 2.0-litre engined 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco GL Mk2 Typ 53B

Having taken a gamble with a cheap project car, Bobby Mahi found a trusted pair of hands when it came to bringing this show winning Scirocco to life – he built it himself.

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2023 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT California Special 10AT Fastback

There are few things quite as satisfying as the deep burble of a naturally aspirated V8. Enter the limited-run Ford Mustang California Special.

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2023 KIA Sonet 1.0 T-GDI 7DCT EX

Turbocharged tyke. A touch of turbocharging breathes new life into Kia’s baby crossover

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1986 Audi Ur-Quattro and e-tron GT

All-wheel-drive technology has defined the Audi brand for more than four decades, so it’s a moment to savour when the latest model to wear the famed quattro badge meets its formidable forebear.

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First production car with cylinder deactivation 1981 Cadillac Eldorado

When posing the question of which technological steps to take to improve vehicle fuel economy, the answers tend to fall on the side of engine downsizing.

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1972 BMW 3.0 S Manual gearbox E3

We take a rare and restored E3 BMW 3.0 S sedan for a drive and are reminded what these gems were like 50 years ago.

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An authentic replica of a winning 1970 Porsche 914/6 GT

In 1970, the Porsche 914/6 GT enjoyed a brief moment in the sun, taking the first three places at the Nürburgring’s 86-hour Marathon de la Route. We sample a staggeringly authentic replica of the no.1 car...

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1997 Alfa-Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark Type 932 vs. 156 2.5 V6 Q-System and 156 GTA

Alfa Romeo truly rediscovered its mojo with the 156. Handsome, crisp-handling and desirable, the 1998 Car of the Year became an instant best-seller. We celebrate the 156’s 25th birthday with a cross-section of models that highlight its broad appeal.

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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

As Ferrari plots a transformative five years, we examine the car that more than any other has shaped the last 60.

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1978 Nissan 280ZX based 800bhp Devil Z or Air Breathing Research S130z

A car cloaked in infamy. A car masked in mystery. A car playing a facade for the devil.

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1989 Toyota MR2 Turbo W20 full-TRD-2000GT kit

The beginning of the 1990s was an exciting time for sports cars: A time where the established brands were releasing affordable performance cars at a rapid rate.

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Grantley Design 550bhp 2007 Jaguar XKR Convertible X150

When Jerry Blackett bought his 2007 XK 4.2 he didn’t like the paintwork or its styling until a pair of trousers and Grantley Design influenced him to make some changes.

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