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1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
2022年9月18日 · The MGB – arguably Britain’s most popular classic car ‒ celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. However, it’s also a victim of its own success. Owners love them, but some enthusiasts turn up their noses when they see yet another MGB turning up at a car show.. This particular ‘B’ is owned by British Motor Heritage (BMH).
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The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after the Second World War and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.
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Sir Clive Sinclair's revolutionary electric trike for the masses wasn't quite the success he hoped for. We tell the story of the Sinclair C5. One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it. The Iconic Auctioneers NEC ...
30 great cars from the 1990s - Retro Motor
2024年8月8日 · 30 great cars from the 1990s. Unlike anything by the Spice Girls, these 90s hits can still provide pleasure today
From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review
2024年8月22日 · The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s fifth most popular new car in 2023 – and the the best-selling car in the world overall. It represents a meteoric rise for a company that, just 12 years ago, was still producing a rebodied Lotus Elise.
1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
2024年8月19日 · At the time of my visit, Cropredy Bridge had around 15 cars in its showroom, plus several more in the workshop – including a ‘barn-find’ FF originally bought by Porsche to develop its 4WD system. “Each car is different as they were hand-made,” explains technical manager Mark Walbyoff.
Ford Escort RS2000 restored by Richard Hammond up for …
2021年9月21日 · A 1979 Ford Escort RS2000, restored by Richard Hammond’s new workshop, will be sold this weekend.. It’s the first finished vehicle to emerge from ‘The Smallest Cog’ venture, and will appear on a Discovery+ documentary series later this year.. Classic Car Auctions will sell the RS2000 as part of the Practical Classic Cars and Restoration Show sale.
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test - Retro …
2023年6月27日 · All cars become classics eventually – even the unexceptional ones – but not all classics are created equal. The ‘R107’ Mercedes-Benz SL is a case in point. This luxurious grand tourer (we’ll stop short of calling it a sports car) was a cut above the automotive norm when new, and it remains so today.
Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test
2024年11月1日 · The car in front of me looks a million dollars, literally. At today’s exchange rate, that equates to £777,130: about what you’d pay for a perfect 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. Yet although it resembles the most iconic Porsche of all, this is actually a 911 …