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Classics World
Editorial
NISSAN AND HONDA ENTER MERGER DISCUSSIONS
NEW REPRODUCTION PARTS FOR AC CARS
TOLMAN REVEALS CUSTOMER-COMMISSIONED MINI COOPER S RESTOMOD
FORD ESCORT MK1 RETURNS
SAAB FACTORY EQUIPMENT UP FOR SALE
FAKE FIRMS TARGET RESTORERS IN BODY PANEL SCAM
PRODUCTS
CLASSICS WORLD • Our roundup of the very best classic cars to go under the hammer in recent weeks
WINTER IS COMING
CUTTING A DASH
TRIUMPH TRIVIA
HEAD TO HEAD • Which of these classics would you rather have in your garage?
FROM THE COMMENTS • Some of the best contributions from the comments section on our YouTube channel
TAXI! • We explore the history of the car that made black cabs black – and sample Colin Shepherd's remarkable example
THE GENERATION GAME • This Mk2 Capri was bought new, stored for 40 years and then restored by the next generation
SPECIAL BREW • We sample a one-off Morgan now enjoying retirement on a Danish island
DO THE HUSTLE • We try a 1980s kit car built entirely from wood and come away surprised
LAY OF THE LAND • As Series Land Rovers grow in value and cult classic status, are they still useable classics in 2024? We try a charmingly patinated Series 2A to find out
Traveller troubleshooting
Taking stock and moving projects
New year, new resolution
MERCEDES W124 • With an extreme long-distance driving challenge ahead, we splashed out on a dependable classic from Mercedes’ era of overengineering
PROJECT MARINA • After the excitement of getting the Marina into paint last issue, it's time to crack on with fitting the trim and making it look like a roadworthy vehicle again
BMC ADO16 • Just over 60 years have passed since BMC's innovative ADO16 arrived, a design that's as impressive now as it was then. If you fancy taking on a survivor, here's what to look for
MAGIC CARPET • The year 2025 marks 70 years of the trendsetting Citroën DS which still looked modern when it was replaced 30 years later
Spotlight on… THE LONGBRIDGE LEGACY • This year will mark 20 years since car making ground to a halt at Longbridge, taking MG Rover with it. We chart the events leading up to that fateful moment
FROM THE ARCHIVES • As Nissan considers merging with Honda, we find an admittedly random set of shots from the brand's early history in the UK
THREE WHEELS ON MY WAGON • Reliant's three-wheelers may be synonymous with a certain 1980s sitcom but there's so much more to the story than that
MODERN CLASSICS AT AUCTION • Auction houses are awash with cars from the 1990s and 2000s sitting on the cusp of collectability. Here are some that caught our eye recently
BOXSTER ON A BUDGET • Toyota's third-gen MR2 is a fascinating modern classic but has so far slipped by largely unnoticed
PLAN B • The equal of BMW's M car but altogether more discree the Alpina B3 is the thinking man's M3
MERCEDES SL (R230) • The R230 SL arrived for the new millennium as the ultimate luxury grand tourer. Here's how to buy a great example of this technological powerhouse
PROJECT BMW 335i FIXING THE ABS ISSUE • PART FOUR: Rob Hawkins heads down a rabbit hole as he investigates the reason for our BMW's dashboard lighting up like a Christmas tree
ALFA GIULIETTA • Reviving a legendary name, the Giulietta...