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Buried MoD MG rescued

Buried MoD MG rescued 

MGF

Currently one of the best modern classic bargains around, the MGF has the potential to become the MGB for a new generation of classic fans.

Bmw E28 5-series

This comparison is the tale of a plucky underdog succeeding against the established big-hitters. Except that when you’re talking early-’80s executive cars, it’s the BMW that’s the challenger. And it deserved its success.

Rover SD1

Regular contributor Eddy starts at the beginning with this pair: he remembers both being launched and has owned similar examples of each.

Triumph 2500TC Part 3

With the engine’s bottom end rebuilt, we turn our attention to the leaky screen and the many smaller jobs. 

Record Breaker

The most-produced car model ever ended production in its homeland 40 years ago. We consider where the other 10 million VW Beetles came from.

Jaguar XK150

The XK150 was the ultimate evolution of one of the finest vehicles to be produced in the ’Fifties. As such I’ll happily argue the case for Jaguar’s speedy sports car.

MGF (1995-2002)

The MGF is no longer the cheap secondhand sports car it once was, with the best examples having appreciated strongly in price in the past few years. Time’s running out if you’re still hoping to buy this affordable mid-engined MG at a sensible price.

Mk D1 For Escort

The Escort may have been conventional where the 1100 was daring but it offered comforting familiarity... and the reflected glory of the RS and Mexico models.

All About The… MG T-type

The T-type was one of the most important models in MG’s history and was produced for 19 years. We detail the numerous variants of continually-evolving sporting classic

MG Metro

The Rover Cooper was like watching a once-great ’60s band still touring while drawing their pension. The MG Metro was the new wave and a much more worthy successor.

Hardy Hybrid

As Europe’s first production hybrids celebrate their 20th birthday, we consider two of the pioneers.

Volkswagen Type 2

The legendary VW ‘Bus’ is unrivalled when it comes to mixing classic appeal with practicality – it’s the only choice as far as I’m concerned.

Citroen H Van

My ripple-panelled riposte to the VW is the equally practical H Van, which is as capable (if not more so) than the overrated Type 2.

Range Rover P38A

The second generation Range Rover has always been a desirable vehicle, but it has also gained a less than appealing reputation as being an expensive and horror-prone secondhand option. Care must be taken, but it’s not all bad news…

BMW E28 5-series

The sharknosed ’80s BMW saloon which offers practical retro appeal, strong performance, and a hint of economy depending on the variant you choose.

Ford Capri 2.0

The Capri was one of Britain’s best loved cars and sold remarkably well over its lifespan. Now, with a continued strong following, the numerous variants mean entry into Capri ownership is an easy and exciting one.

Porsche 924

This crucial entry-level model marked a new direction for Porsche, and the 924 went on to be a major success. It still makes a canny buy now, four decades on from its launch...

£1m Dragstrip Boost

In an era where smaller motorsportvenues seem to be closing their doorsall too frequently when faced with noise restrictions, Health and Safety requirements and the ever-increasing demand for housing development land, it’s refreshing to see a venue making a big commitment to its facility.

50 Years Of British Leyland

Saved by a government bailout in 1975, BL’s final decade was a mix of occasional optimism and long overdue reform against a background of continual decline.

Austin 10 Cambridge

Of all the pre-war Austins, the Ten is one of the most budget-friendly both to buy and to run. Of these it’s the Cambridge which makes an ideal stepping stone for the pre-war novice.

Jaguar X- Type

“Not a proper Jaguar” is what the purists will say. Built under Ford ownership and representing excellent value for money, it’s still an excellent car to own.

Rover 75

Rover’s last chance saloon is rapidly gaining a following among enthusiasts. And with many a good reason…

Pot Holes Threaten Classics

The poor state of Britain’sroads, dual carriageways and motorways are putting more classics at risk than ever before.

Race Retro 2018: More Stars, More Cars

The organisers of Race Retro have announced a further roster of stars and cars for its 2018 event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25.

Triumph Vitesse

The Vitesse offers a similar package to the GT6 due to its underpinnings but trumps it in the practicality department. It’s the perfect summer car.

MGB V8

Although the factory V8 was a short-lived model and only offered as a GT, one MG fan reckons the original is still best.

MG RV8

The RV8 was the prelude to the MG brand’s 1990s sports car rebirth, but it was much more than just a pastiche of the original.

Rover KV6

The underrated V6 development of the K-Series which shared its name but little else.

Modern Classics Endangered

Nineties cars are disappearing from our roads at an alarming rate – according to new data released by online motoring resource Honest John.