Classic Cars

Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine. It defined the world of classic motoring 40 years ago and still does it today. Every issue is put together by our team of classic car experts and enthusiasts. Using the best expert writing and photography, the magazine helps you experience what it's like to drive, keep and restore the classic cars of days gone by. We bring the stories and people behind the cars to life - showing you how to buy, keep and enjoy your cars. Every issue of Classic Cars is packed with: - Road tests - Drive stories - Expert buying advice - News and events coverage Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine.

Price Guide • Our quarterly guide brings you freshly updated prices for 1400-plus classics

Welcome • Parting with a well-loved car can leave an empty feeling, but it gives the next owner the chance to develop its story

‘It’s a party… like a little mini fairground ride’ • Homologation specials have always entranced rally fanatic Koenraad Rutgers. Time to put him behind the wheel of one of his heroes – the Renault 5 Turbo

KOENRAAD’S DREAM DRIVE LIST

1981 Renault 5 Turbo I

KOENRAAD RUTGERS’ CAR CV • No stranger to a bit of lairy performance

Just another magic Mondial • Just when you thought the ‘Ferrari for Mondeo money’ was no more...

ASK QUENTIN

Eight out of ten for Historics • Auction house ends first decade in style

Market indicators • Surprises in both directions as the gap between pricey and affordable classics keeps shrinking

Bristol stash to be sold • Contents of underground storage facility put up for auction

WHAT THE K500 MARKET INDEX SAYS ABOUT THE...

IN THE TRADE

Mistral blows in • Early example of Maserati’s pretty Spyder at Bonhams’ Swiss sale

Drophead gorgeous

Best of British Back on Track • Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix ends the classic motor sport drought

Reynard on Reynard • Founder of Indy 500-winning constructor debuts his freshly restored Formula Ford

Forthcoming highlights • Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many events are subject to postponement and cancellation. Please check the event websites for up-to-date information before making plans to buy tickets or travel

Big cats stalk Beaulieu • Simply Jaguar sees the show season begin, of sorts

An Allard six-pack Stateside • A stash of half a dozen Allards turns up in the USA, including an ultra-rare J2

Ferrari BB is best

Classic cars • OCTOBER ISSUE ON SALE 19 AUG-22 SEP

Quentin Willson • From prophets of doom to profits of boom - despite the misery around us, the classic car world offers an escape, and one that proves enduring

John Fitzpatrick • Despite driving many priceless racing cars and being able to block out thoughts of their value, there was one car that still gave me the jitters

THE HOT 30

Our six market experts

‘It arrived in three different batches’ • When the UK Healey Centre received the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show 3000 MkII prototype, it became a labour of love in memory of its enthusiastic late owner

The life story of a Porsche 911 2.4S • When a young stockbroker treated himself to a new Porsche 911 in 1972, it was the starting point of a string of powerful life experiences for each subsequent owner

Seven steps to buying a Triumph Dolomite • As rivals become ever more expensive, these well-designed cars are a relative bargain

[What to pay]

[Owning a Triumph Dolomite]

[Sponsored by Carole Nash insurance]

1977 Triumph Dolomite 1300 £2500

BOOKS & MODELS

OUR CARS

1958 Jaguar XK150 coupé £76,995 • A sporting tourer in the grandest style, freshly restored...