Reviews

Glance back at some of the classics, the collectables, and the once forgotten gems.

Retro Road Test

1962 Volvo P1800 review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
Famous for being driven by Roger Moore in 1960s TV series The Saint, the Volvo P1800 is a leftfield and very stylish classic car.
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1966 Fiat 500 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after World War Two and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.
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1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 3
The venerable MGB celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. We revisit this classic British sports car to mark the occasion.
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1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt - 2
The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.
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1974 Porsche 914 review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
The Porsche Boxster reinvigorated the company’s fortunes in 1996 and has gone on to be an unmitigated success. But, 27 years earlier, an entry-level...
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1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying one.
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1975 Audi 80 GT review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
A sporting saloon and forerunner to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Audi 80 GT is a rare and desirable retro car. Read our Retro Road Test.
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1977 Volkswagen Polo review: Retro Road Test

Richard Gooding - 0
The original Mk1 Volkswagen Polo makes for a great starter classic. Here's what you need to know about buying one.
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1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 2
The Renault 4 is a very endearing French classic that remains surprisingly affordable. We take a 1980 GTL for a drive.
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1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.
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1983 Audi Quattro review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 5
Fire up the Quattro! We drive the car that transformed Audi's image – and dominated world rallying thanks to four-wheel drive.
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1983 Austin Metro review: Retro Road Test

Andrew Brady - 0
One of the first modern superminis, the Austin Metro makes for a practical and very affordable classic car. Read on for our Retro Road Test.

News

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.

For sale: Lexus LFA owned by Rowan Atkinson (with a wild interior)

Owned by the famous 'Mr Bean' actor and renowned car enthusiast, this fabulous 2012 Lexus LFA is now available for sale in the UK.

Features

How a broken-down Volkswagen helped create a famous dog toy

Loved by millions of dogs around the world, the Kong chew toy was inspired by a suspension part from the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus.

Is this Europe’s finest car museum?

We visit Le Manoir de L’Automobile museum in Brittany for a tour of its 400 vehicles, from French classics to Group B rally cars.

The coolest car dashboards

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

Reviews

1989 Audi 80 review: Retro Road Test

The Audi 80 is an affordable modern classic, with typically German build quality and sleek, aerodynamic styling. We drive a 1989 80 1.8 S.

Retro Motor archive: Tesla Roadster review

As the Tesla Model 3 soars up the UK sales chart, we raid the archives for a revealing review of the original Tesla Roadster from 2009.

1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 review: Retro Road Test

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith liked the Mercedes-Benz W123 so much, he bought one. Find out why it makes for such a brilliant classic car.