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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
Original, restore or modify?

Original, restore or modify?

There’s a debate raging about how to treat classic cars. Should they be preserved in their original finishes and allowed to show their wear and tear with pride as tangible evidence of the life they’ve witnessed? Read more
One-off Alvis for sale

One-off Alvis for sale

A unique Alvis Special that was conceived by guitar-building legend Jim Burns and modified by Jim Keeble has come to market for £85,000. Read more
Cantona's Rolls raises £106k

Cantona's Rolls raises £106k

A graffiti-daubed Rolls-Royce Corniche II that was previously owned by the French actor and footballer Eric Cantona has sold for £106,000 in Paris. Read more
Are you a classic hero?

Are you a classic hero?

The snow starts to fall, Heathrow shuts down and it seems everyone on the road is stricken with panic – but there are classic heroes out there that laughed in the face of Mother Nature. Read more
Pilot a DeLorean

Pilot a DeLorean

A special pre-production DeLorean has come to market for £45,000.

The car is one of only three sent to the USA for emissions testing in 1980 – a year before full production began.

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It's time to plan your classic adventures for the year

It's time to plan your classic adventures for the year

While classic cars are enjoyable to own, it’s surely the experiences they make possible that really enrich the soul. So if you haven’t sampled the sense of adventure, camaraderie and life-affirming joy of taking part in an organised classic car tour, make 2013 the year you give it a try. Life’s too short not to. Read more
Endangered Classics: Numbers nosedive

Endangered Classics: Numbers nosedive

With the classic market booming, it’s easy to overlook the cars we take for granted, those that we never thought of as rare, or special, or even very nice – metal from the 80s and 90s that was once a feature of everyday life. Read more
Driving a Peugeot 205 T16 on the road

Driving a Peugeot 205 T16 on the road

The fearsome Peugeot 205 T16 was one of a handful of Group B rally supercars that were so powerful and wild they drew vast and out-of-control crowds wherever they performed. In fact they were so extreme that by the end of 1986 these 500bhp featherweight machines were judged too fast for the rally stages, the drivers and the fans. So they were banned, bringing to an end one of the most exciting eras of motor sport. Read more
Z factor: great value

Z factor: great value

With Datsun 240Z values pushing beyond £20,000 for the very best examples, the 260Z has never looked more tempting. Read more
Rare Daimler barn find

Rare Daimler barn find

A 1951 Daimler DB18 Sports Special Empress has been uncovered in Buckinghamshire and is offered for restoration for £5200. Read more
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Buying and selling cars can be a great way to drive the classics you love and also make a bit of pin money – but it can also be a real hassle. Read more
Sabre: rarity sharpens values

Sabre: rarity sharpens values

Values of Reliant's first sports car are rising, with demand far outweighing supply.

A Sabre 4 advertised recently with an asking price of £11,500 sold within days, which gives an indication of where the market is.

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Is turbocharging the way forward?

Is turbocharging the way forward?

As emission tests get more stringent, more and more modern cars are using forced induction and smaller engines to get better results. This method may work well in mass produced, slightly boring modern cars as it reduces emissions and improves MPG - but can there really be a replacement for displacement? Read more
Delivery mileage Mini

Delivery mileage Mini

A 1989 Rover Mini 30th anniversary edition with 11 miles on the clock could be yours for £13,950.

This RHD example has been kept in a private collection in Norway, the car was recently shipped back to Britain after being acquired by another collector. The Mini has had regular maintenance and its 998cc engine is said to be in ‘perfect’ condition.

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