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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Audi Coupe Quattro

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Fire up the auction! This week's highlight is a 1987 Audi Quattro in timewarp condition with less than 60,000 miles from new.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

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Up for auction with Car & Classic, this rare Ford Capri 280 was modified by Turbo Technics in period, with its 2.8-litre V6 boosted to 200hp.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW Z1

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Up for auction on Car & Classic, this 1990 BMW Z1 benefits from a low mileage and some period AC Schnitzer upgrades.
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Auction Car of the Week: Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4

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A fast Ford in concours condition, this stunning Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 is now up for auction on Car & Classic. Read this before you bid.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Porsche 924S

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Looking for an affordable classic Porsche? This four-owner 924S automatic has covered just 28,575 miles from new.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1986 Nissan Silvia S12

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Time travel back to the 1980s, with this turbocharged Nissan Silvia – our Auction Car of the Week, in association with Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

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Fancy a large helping of authentic American muscle? Get bidding on this 5.7-litre V8 Chevrolet Camaro – now for sale on Car & Classic.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1993 Citroen BX 17 D Turbo

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Our pick from Car & Classic this week is a Citroen BX D Turbo in wonderfully original condition, with only one owner until 2020.
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Auction Car of the Week: 1990 BMW E34 M5

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Our choice from Car & Classic this week is a beautifully understated – and relatively affordable — example of the second-generation BMW M5.

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For sale: Ayrton Senna’s classic Honda NSX

A 1991 Honda NSX, first owned by the late F1 legend Ayrton Senna, is listed for sale on Auto Trader with a £500,000 price tag.

Paul McCartney’s Wings open-top tour bus up for auction

Used by Paul and Linda McCartney during the 1972 Wings Over Europe tour, the customised double-decker bus is for sale on Car & Classic.

Silverstone Festival to celebrate 60 years of the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang's 60th birthday will be commemorated by a weekend of on- and off-track activities at Silverstone Festival.

Features

The greatest Peugeot hot hatches

We trace Peugeot’s hot hatchback heritage, from the famous 205 GTI forwards, and look at what might come next

The coolest car dashboards

From the Lancia Trevi to the Citroen C6, these are some of the world’s coolest car dashboards

Classic Golf GTIs: driving Volkswagen’s hot hatch icons

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch since 1975. We drive the first three generations – which is the best of the breed?

Reviews

1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after World War Two and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.

2001 Honda Insight review: Retro Road Test

The 1999 Honda Insight is already a cult classic, but it's also a surprisingly sensible and affordable retro car. We get behind the wheel.

1988 Bentley Turbo R review: Retro Road Test

A turbocharged brute in a suit, the Bentley Turbo R was the fastest luxury car in the world in the late 1980s. How does it stack up in 2023?