Classic Car Buyer

This week’s four-page tribute to some of the greatest wedge-shaped cars of the 1970s and ’80s brings back memories for me. I’d like to say my recollections come from a childhood ride in a Lotus Esprit or even a Triumph TR7, but sadly not. No, my earl

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the centenary of its legendary 20hp, better known as the Twenty, which debuted in October 1922. Designed by Sir Henry Royce, it ranks among the most important models ever produced by the marque, offering a more accessible e

Chinese car manufacturer Geely has acquired a stake in Aston Martin, marking the latest move in company founder Li Shufu’s efforts to expand his automotive empire. Geely also owns Volvo and Lotus, as well as having a stake in Mercedes-Benz owner, Dai

Scramblers, the Bicester Heritage membership club, is celebrating the launch of its e-shop, offering a range of branded merchandise to its members. Previously only available during events, the full line-up can now be viewed and ordered online. Announ

The third annual CoTY saw Renault achieving its first win with the innovative 16, which impressively pushed the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow into second place. The front-wheel drive 16 was a five-door, five seater hatchback that proved popular, attracti

The 1960s were over and, as a new decade unfolded, concrete took over town and city, while social discontent replaced peace and love. Electronics crept into pop music against the wishes of prog rock, with soft, flowing, meandering themes now out; har

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This is the sort of car with which Ford was hoping to compete via the Corsair. The innovative (and now still very usable) Rover was smaller than the typical upmarket saloon, more modern in its styling and more dynamic in its handling. It was essentia

Contact: Kim Cairns Classics, Snettisham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7PF Tel: 01485 496983 kimcairnsclassics.co.uk It was slightly unfair that the Austin-Healey Sprite ended up being massively outsold by its badge-engineered derivative, the MG Midget.

At its introduction in 1955, the Silver Cloud represented ‘business as usual’ for Rolls-Royce, continuing the largely unbroken line of mechanical development that went right back to the days of Henry Royce. It was a big, heavy, stately car with a tra

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From the Escort Mk2 to the Jaguar X300, we examine those models presented as ‘new’ that were effectively updates of their predecessors. One of France’s best-loved models, the Renault 4 was a huge success in its day. We take a look at what it’s like t