CATEGORIES

3D Technology To Preserve Classics?

Traditionally, the unavailability of a critical component has had major repercussions for owners of historic vehicles, putting the brakes on a restoration project or even forcing a historic vehicle off the road.

UPCYCLING

Two British-made modern classics which made credible sporting saloons despite their unlikely origins.

NICHE WORK

A crossover model before the term had even been invented, the original Range Rover could well be the perfect multi-purpose classic.

CLASSIC REVIVAL

Fancy an MGB without the welding and SUs? The much modernised RV8 should fit the bill.

1980s FLEET FAVOURITES

We profile a line-up of popular mid-sized '80s company cars ranging from the ubiquitous Sierra and Cavalier repmobiles through to the king of the company car park, the BMW 3-Series.

Solid State

Although a well-preserved Volvo 120 Series ‘Amazon’ makes a good choice as an occasional everyday classic driver, the range can be confusing. We play the numbers game and reveal some of the Amazon’s main foibles.

Round-Up - 1990s Jaguars

Following Ford’s acquisition of an independent Jaguar in 1989, the Coventry-based luxury car maker underwent a transformation that led to the introduction of a range of capable models that today are reasonably affordable as well as being fun to own and drive.

Myth And Rumour

The Stag may have suffered a poor reputation when new, but in the 21st century it’s one of Britain’s most popular classics – and justifiably so. We take a look at the pros and cons of investing in Triumph’s sporting flagship.

The Full English

An English-built Citroën meets English wine as we enter a slightly bizarre parallel universe.

Tailgate Revolving Doors

Paul Guinness looks back at his experiences from 35 years ago, when he helped to arrange a club stand at the first-ever Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC

Six Of One

Rising values of the MGB mean the four and six-cylinder cars now overlap in the marketplace. Which gets the vote as a £20k classic MG purchase?

Database: Rover P6 (1963-1977)

We chart the life and times of the advanced P6 which was a real high point for Rover and created a whole new market sector.

EUROSTYLE

Two 1970s executives, both sporting a swoopy fastback style but so very different under the skin. We try to choose between conservative Rover and complex Citroën.

SILVER SHADOW

Arguably Rolls-Royce’s most important model to date, the Shadow still represents excellent value

SAFETY FIRSTS

We run through some of the milestones in automotive safety which helped create today’s super safe modern cars.

ROUND-UP PRACTICAL ITALIAN CLASSICS

Hidden among the blue-chip exotics you can find a surprisingly interesting selection of practical classic Italian machinery that’s cheap to buy and fun to own.

EIGHT INTO FOUR

BL’s reluctance to produce a V8-powered version of the MGB Roadster left a yawning gap in the marketplace that was eventually filled by several enterprising companies offering either turn-key conversions or DIY kits. Here’s what to look out for when buying converted B.

Better Late?

We revisit the swansong Metro, which despite lacking a marque badge and packing only four gears remained a competitive contender into the ’90s.

The Other Big Cat

From extravagant replicas and six-wheeled fantasies to the Kallista and a restyled Dolomite, we chart the ups and downs of Panther.

Sky High

Andrew Everett questions the accepted wisdom at the exotic of the market.

Tailgate Progressive Thinking

Only Andrew Everett could find a parallel between Peter Gabriel and the Citroën CX

Stopping Distances Rethink

Road safety charity Brake has called for the government to extend the stopping distance in the UK Highway Code “as a matter of urgency” after it found the published figures were wanting.

Electric Enfield

This rare surviving example of the all-electric Enfield 8000 city car was recently discovered parked at a roadside in Birmingham by CCM contributor Paul Guinness. In the weeks since he first spotted the Enfield, it doesn’t appear to have moved – although, according to the DVLA, the car is currently taxed.

Duel: Silver Shadow V Jaguar MkX

Jaguar’s wide boy and Rolls-Royce’s most modern car for decades were once both vying for the title of best car in the world. How do they compare today?

Hidden Depths

Renault’s 5 GT Turbo showed the world a new era of performance, but did the Clio then take the crown from the Peugeot 205 and open the world’s eyes to what a hot-hatch can do?

BMW M535i

You Don’t See Those Every Day...

Tailgate - The Dark Knight

Ted Connolly remembers his amateur roadside rescue exploits.

The Late-model MGB

For 43 years the rubber-clad MGB has been a controversial and seemingly unpopular car. How did it come about, was it really that disliked and what should we think about it now?

Sharper Claws

The Rover ‘R8’ was a winner for Rover but nobody expected the rangetopping model to offer 200 bhp and 150 mph.

Compact Prestige

From the badge-engineered duo launched by BMC in 1957, it was the twin-carb Riley that most appealed to keen drivers. We get behind the wheel of a sturdy survivor.