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Supercharged 400bhp 3.8-litre 1996 Porsche 911 993 RSR tribute

This supercharged 1996 Porsche 911 RSR Tribute 993 draws upon US tuning culture to create a truly unique 911.

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Honda F20C engined 1972 Ford Escort 1300XL Mk1

Barking with a cacophony of VTEC-inspired revs and with a bite to match, Chris McNair’s stunning Mk1 is a martial artform.

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1965 Ford Anglia 105E Broadspeed

Broadspeed is synonymous with racing in the 1960s, including several 105E Anglias. Mike Koskela managed to track down and now own one, which he’s carefully brought back to original Group 5 spec.

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3.0-litre Duratec V6 engined supercharged 1972 Ford Cortina Mk3

With muscle car styling and a whacking great blower perched atop an unexpected engine, this Cortina is guaranteed to raise eyebrows — and pulses.

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350 bhp RWD 1986 Ford Escort Series 1 RS Turbo

Having wanted a rear-wheel drive Series 1 for years, Glen Sexton has finally built one just the way he wanted — which means 350 bhp of Cosworth power and perfect looks...

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300bhp 1972 Ford Capri Mk1 1600GT, RS3100 front end, seam welded shell

If you’re going to build your dream race Capri, what better than to draw on the original RS3100 Touring Cars for inspiration?

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2.0-litre Zetec engined Australian-delivered 1966 Ford Cortina 240 Mk1

This Mk1 Cortina may appear to be period correct when you first see it, but look a little closer — the discreet modern touches take it to another level.

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146bhp 1966 Anglia 105E

Built for the B-road, David Gilbert’s Anglia packs an old-school pushrod punch with some special suspension upgrades.

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Tuned 170bhp Volkswagen Lupo

While the latest hot hatches push ever further into supercar-worrying power figures, Clayton Jones’s meticulously track-honed Lupo is a giant-felling advocate for sticking to the old-school formula.

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Chris Smith’s stunning Berg Cup inspired 300bhp 1.8-turbo 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1

Trimmer by day, road racer by night… Chris Smith’s 300bhp Mk1 Golf is far from subtle, but then we don’t think it was ever meant to be.

Editor's comment
This month we decided a track day theme would work well, especially given more of you guys are deciding to - sensibly - hit the circuit with your tuned cars, rather than tempting fate on the public highway. And we’ve got a real interesting mix of machines for you, too, including a 300bhp Berg Cup-inspired Mk1 Golf
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500whp 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI MkIV

Don’t let that Chrome Blue wrap confuse you into thinking this fourth-gen Golf is purely all-show and no go. As Bryan McCarthy discovers, it’s got plenty of ‘go’ to back up that show!

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314bhp Volkswagen Polo GTi 9N3

When you’re tall, round and knocking on for substantial rugby player stature, what better car to make an animal than a Volkswagen Polo GTi 9N3?

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An RS-influenced 1983 Porsche 911 SC restomod

This once derelict 1983 911 SC is now sporting an RS-inspired exterior and is developing close to 275bhp from its freshly tuned three-litre flat-six…

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Unique 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo E20 hides 252bhp F20C 2.0-litre Honda power!

This modified 2002 can do it all: it’s a reliable daily, a manic track weapon, practical for the school run, a gleaming showstopper – but it’s hiding a surprise under the bonnet…

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Hardcore track-focused 3.3-litre 387bhp BMW M3 E46

Built for ultimate track performance, this CSL-styled E46 M3 will sing for you the song of its people, and it’s an NA symphony you won’t forget…

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