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How To Register An Imported Car In The UK
Once you’ve imported your dream classic, it’s time to register it for use on British roads. Here’s how to navigate your way through an administrative minefield…
Importing a rare and desirable classic into the UK is a tempting prospect for many car enthusiasts, evidenced by the many thousands who...
This Unloved 1980s Volvo Is Gearing Up For A Comeback
As saloons from the 1980s find favour with new enthusiasts, there's one forgotten model that's slowly emerging as a solid and dependable classic - the Volvo 440
Step back into the neon-lit world of June 1988; George Michael’s One More Try tops the charts, Crocodile Dundee II lights up the big s...
That Time Someone Found A Daimler Buried In Their English Garden
When your shovel hits something hard, you wouldn't expect to find a Daimler lurking under your garden. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happened on the island of Guernsey...
As Britain finally gets to enjoy some much-anticipated spring sunshine, many choose to make a start on gardening plans for the ...
Taking On The Fierce Montlhéry Revival In A 1913 Nazzaro
There's only one 1913 Nazzaro racer left that's capable of tackling the crazy European Montlhéry Revival. So we took it there...
As the ferry from England docked in Dieppe, I sat high in my curved passenger chair, more suited to lounging than far-flung travel, secured the buckle on my leather-f...
How Tom Walkinshaw's Group A XJ-S Changed Jaguar's Mind
Tom Walkinshaw turned the Jaguar XJ-S into one of the greatest touring cars of the 1980s. 34 years on, we look back at the last car to be raced in period - chassis no.5
Through the prompting of saloon car racer and engineer Ralph Broad, Jaguar's XJ-S entered top-flight competition at a relativel...
Was Grace Kelly's Rover P6 Really Sabotaged?
While it remains well documented that Princess Grace of Monaco died after her Rover P6 3500 plunged off a mountain pass, what's less well-known are the mysterious circumstances thereafter...
Old cars possess an almost talismanic quality. No other man-made object boasts the same disturbing allure...
The Beast Of Turin Was Faster Than An Aeroplane
The Fiat S76 was a 28.4-liter monster of 1910 that achieved a top speed of over 132mph.
Throughout history, there has been various myths and legends about beastly creatures such as Bigfoot, the Yeti, dragons, and the Loch Ness Monster. However, these can almost conclusively be written-off as fig...
Is It Time To Love America's AMC Pacer?
Open your heart to an underdog. The AMC Pacer may have a face only its mother could love, but there is far more under the skin with this fantastic slice of everyday Americana.
Once the toast of America’s automotive press – celebrated as ‘bold’, ‘futuristic’ and ‘unique’ – the Pacer’s fortunes we...
We've Bought The 'Worst Car In The World' – An Austin Allegro!
Lampooned and ignored, the humble Austin Allegro hides substantial merit underneath a sordid reputation. Our Editor took the plunge to prove it's not all doom and breakdowns
I’m not saying that I spent immeasurable periods of time in a rough area growing up, but when certain natives smiled in t...
Cheap classic Minis – should you do it?
Not all old Minis cost the earth, but should you take the plunge with a budget car? Our long-suffering but dedicated resident Brit enthusiast says 'yes'...
Meet Audrey. She’s a 1992 Mini Mayfair, bastardised to look like a Cooper S and currently capable only of standing still, remaining stationa...
Defending the Jaguar XKE Series III
For decades the Jaguar XKE Series III V12 has lived in the shadow of its forbearers – but is there merit in buying the final incarnation?
Let’s face it – the third-incarnation of Jaguar’s XKE (E-type) was far removed from the world-changing mantra offered by the 1961 original. Bloated and heft...
The Incredible Story Of America's Lost 1939 Antarctic Snow Cru...
Designed to tackle the treacherous conditions of Antarctica in 1939, America's Snow Cruiser – still missing in action – remains one of history's greatest engineering legends. But what went wrong?
Known to us mere mortals as the Snow Cruiser, and causing tailbacks along a 1020-mile route stretchi...
Is This MK1 Honda Civic The Genesis Of Modern Reliability?
We drive the Mk1 Civic and find out why it taught the car industry its most valuable lesson
Turning back the clock to 1975, Britain was in turmoil. Jenson made two-thirds of its employees redundant amidst the realisation that oil was now a dirty word, one million people were unemployed courtesy ...
How My Disastrous Classic Car Road Trip Helped Reignite My Soul
Driving a classic car to an inspiring location could provide just the antidote needed for modern life, as our weekend producer discovered with a journey of 1200 miles to Pendine Sands in her 1957 Standard 8…
At the age of 31, something in my mind shifted and I’d just had enough. I was tired of w...
How To Buy A Classic Car
Here's all you need to know on choosing the right model, checking for rust, listening out for strange noises and taking the car on the all-important test drive.
Buying a classic car is exciting, but sometimes a little daunting too. There's not just the worry of spending your hard-earned money on...
How To Declare A Vehicle For The 40-Year MoT Exemption
Unsure how to go about declaring your classic as MoT exempt once it reaches 40 years old? Here’s the lowdown – although we’d always recommend an MoT test
Owners of classic vehicles still used on the public highways need to ensure their car is properly taxed. Even if no fee is required, should th...
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