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50 years of the Aston DB5

50 years of the Aston DB5

It’s 50 years since a car was launched that would come to define Aston Martin for all time, yet the DB5 was really just a minor evolution of the DB4 Series V. Read more
Steam-powered racer!

Steam-powered racer!

Making it’s first big show debut was Whistling Billy, the 1905 steam-powered racer that was campaigned in period by the great Webb Jay. Read more
Fab at Fifty

Fab at Fifty

The Aston Martin DB5 is 50 this year, a milestone celebrated in style in the new issue of Classic Cars. We’ve gathered together four stunning examples of the Sixties thoroughbred for a 13-page supertest, driving Saloon, Vantage, Convertible and Shooting Brake versions. The stellar appeal of the DB5 is as enduring as it ever was, and writer Sam Dawson really brings to life why. This is one story not to be missed. Read more
Big prices for microcars

Big prices for microcars

The world’s finest and largest collection of microcars, owned by confectionary magnate Bruce Weiner has been auctioned-off, raising an incredible £5.8million. Bidding was furious, most lots selling well over-estimate, with one car overturning it’s predicted figure by a factor of four. Read more
On your marks

On your marks

Snowdrops always herald the start of the classic car season for me. And with the tiniest bit of sunshine I’ve noticed many more classics out and about this past week. From an Alvis TD21 I kept company with on the A43 near Silverstone, to modern Ferraris, an Ascari and a Zonda seen on a trip back from Wales last week, it appears everyone is releasing their motoring treasures in advance of the ‘season’ proper. Read more
Bravo, Alfa

Bravo, Alfa

It’s hard to convey the astonishing beauty and quality of restoration work of this 1933 Alfa 6C without actually ogling it – reason enough to grab yourself a copy of the March issue of Classic Cars while it’s still available. Read more
Colin Chapman's Range Rover up for sale

Colin Chapman's Range Rover up for sale

A 1971 Range Rover belonging to Lotus design guru Colin Chapman is being offered for sale for £49,500. The series one model, finished in Bahama Gold, has covered 41,000 miles and comes with a comprehensive history file detailing its adventures of the last 30 years. Read more
Time warp classics discovered

Time warp classics discovered

A Ford Escort that lay dormant in a garage for 40 years has come to market just days after a low-mileage Triumph TR6 was discovered. The 1972 Escort, priced at £14,995, has covered just 120-miles and was parked up in dry storage after its owner gave up driving. Read more
Aston Martin DB5 - The Ultimate Classic

Aston Martin DB5 - The Ultimate Classic

The Aston Martin DB5 is probably one of the most iconic cars from the British Isles so to coincide with the release of Skyfall we have produced a little movie of DB5 trivia. On 18th February you’ll be able to own on DVD the latest James Bond Film and see another outing of Bond’s favourite gadget. Hopefully this will remind you of some of the other great appearances this classic car has graced our screens.

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EU threats to classics

EU threats to classics

The classic press has been full of concern over increasing threats to classics from the European Union, leaving many in fear that their cars will be outlawed or made illegal. Read more
A truly great Ferrari

A truly great Ferrari

All Ferraris are interesting; some are more interesting still; and a select few are endowed with greatness. That last description certainly applies to the Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB/4 featured in the current issue of Classic Cars. Read more
Unearthing a 'barn-find'

Unearthing a 'barn-find'

Do you dream of unearthing a low-mileage barn-find? It happened to me once. It was about 1996. Agreeing to clear the garage of a friend who had just emigrated, she wanted an ‘old Escort’ moving. £30 agreed, I thought ‘well if two of the tyres are good it is worth that’. Grabbing mate Jamie and a trailer, we set-off to unearth the unknown. We talked about what we might find, expecting a rotted out mk2 1100 L four –door. As the tenant of the house my friend was renting out now she'd moved away handed us the keys to the garage, we asked where said garage was. 'In the back garden' he replied, waving vaguely in the direction of the side of the house. Read more
Last Morris taxi for sale

Last Morris taxi for sale

A 1929 Morris taxi that’s believed to be the only survivor of 840 built could achieve £30,000 when it goes under the hammer at Historics’ sale on 9 March. Read more
Sapphire set to shine

Sapphire set to shine

Fancy a seriously swift Sierra but without the three-door Cosworth's £30k price tag? Then consider the Sapphire – from just £5000. Read more
Fifties saloons are the best of the British

Fifties saloons are the best of the British

Fifties Middle England is brought vividly to life in the latest issue of Classic Cars. Writer Paul Stassino’s brilliantly colourful account of his day with a Rover 105S, Humber Super Snipe MkIV and Wolseley 6/90 really puts you in the driving seat of each of these imposing, superbly built British saloons. Which one would you choose? See if you agree with Paul. Read more