Specialists Reviews
Classics
Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Clubsport 1988 review
Tim Pitt drives a classic Porsche 911 that blends visceral performance and light weight with usability and investment potential.
Lancia Hyena Zagato 1992 review
The Lancia Hyena Zagato is one of the rarest cars we have ever driven. And perhaps one of the most desirable, too.
Aston Martin DB5 ‘No Time To Die’ edition 2023 review
We drive a small-scale tribute to James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5, complete with machine guns and a smoke screen.
Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ review
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ is a timeless icon and arguably the original supercar. We discover what makes it so special.
Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine 2022 review
We drive the Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine – a restomod R107 with a modern makeover, including nearly 40 percent more power.
GTO Engineering 250 SWB California Spyder review
GTO Engineering's latest car is a recreation of the classic Ferrari 250 SWB California Spyder. It’s as fabulous as it looks.
GTO Engineering 250 GT SWB Revival 2021 review
Can’t stretch to £20m for a Ferrari 250 GT SWB? The GTO Engineering Revival offers the experience for a (slightly) more affordable price.
Renault Clio Williams number 0001
If you watched Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars, you will recognise this Clio Williams. It's the very first example built – and we've driven it.
Honda NSX 2005 review
Thirty years ago, the original Honda NSX changed the supercar forever – and left Ferrari looking red-faced. We celebrate with a retro road-trip.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 review
The original Volkswagen Golf GTI defined the hot hatchback for generations to come. We drive one of UK’s best, a concours-winning 1983 1.8 GTI Campaign.
Alvis 4.3-Litre Short Chassis Tourer 1938 review
As part of a preview of The Classic & Sports Car Show, we drive a rather special 1938 Alvis 4.3-Litre Short Chassis Tourer
Aston Martin Cygnet review
An epic failure when new, is the Aston Martin Cygnet now a misunderstood modern classic?
Audi RS2 1994 review
With the exception of BMW’s E34 M5 Touring, the genuinely fast enthusiast-aimed estate car was conspicuous by its absence up until the early 1990s. And then Audi’s RS2 sped into view and kickstarted the performance load-lugger genre. And it certainly was conspicuous when painted RS Blue Pearl (a dozen less attention-grabbing colours were also available). […]
Toyota Aygo Crazy 2016 review
A 200hp mid-engined Toyota Aygo that can hit 62mph in less than 6.0 seconds? Don’t mind if we do...
Restomods
Mythron Cars Healey 2025 review
Tim Pitt drives a restomod based on the Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite – and inspired by a giant-killing 1960s race car.
Kalmar 9X9 2025 review
Tim Pitt has an exclusive first drive in the Kalmar 9X9, a 930hp, £1.7 million hypercar inspired by the classic Porsche 959.
Porsche 911 Targa by Theon Design 2024 review
Theon Design’s take on the Porsche 911 Targa combines modern materials with classic character. Tim Pitt gets behind the wheel.
Land Rover Defender by Onyx Vans 2024 review
James Male drives a Land Rover Defender that's been cleverly converted into a camper by Onyx Vans. It’s a great way to escape the everyday.
Everrati Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ 2024 review
Tim Pitt drives a classic Mercedes-Benz SL converted to electric power by Everrati. Is its beauty more than skin-deep?
Moke Electric 2024 review
Sixty years after the Mini-based original, the Moke is back – this time with electric power. Tim Pitt gets behind the wheel.
Electrogenic DeLorean DMC-12 2024 review
Made famous by the Back To The Future films, the DeLorean DMC-12 gains a new lease of life with electric power. Tim Pitt drives it.
Porsche 911 European RS by Thornley Kelham 2024 review
Hand-built in The Cotswolds, the European RS from Thornley Kelham aims to recapture the magic of the greatest Porsche 911s.
David Brown Mini eMastered 2023 review
We take on London traffic in the David Brown Mini eMastered, an electrified classic that is tailor-made for the city.
Frontline LE60 and BEE GT: V8 and electric MG restomods driven
Tim Pitt drives two very different MGB restomods from Frontline: the V8-engined LE60 and the fully electric BEE GT.
Suzuki Jimny by Twisted 2023 review
Twisted Automotive has given the Suzuki Jimny 4x4 a powerful turbocharged boost. John Redfern gets behind the wheel.
Twisted Land Rover Defender T110 TVS 2023 review
Born in Birmingham, modified in Yorkshire, the Twisted Defender T110 TVS is a leftfield alternative to a Mercedes-AMG G63. We drive it.
Electric Bentley S2 Continental by Lunaz 2023 review
This restomod Bentley S2 is the aristocratic way to go electric, thanks to an EV conversion by Lunaz. Tim Pitt is your chauffeur…
Clive Sutton VIP Class taxi 2023 review
We take a ride in the Clive Sutton VIP Class taxi: a £120,000 black cab that’s the less ostentatious alternative to a Rolls-Royce.
Supercharged Porsche 911 by Theon Design 2023 review
The latest Porsche 911 restomod from Theon Design combines ferocious supercharged performance with a softer side. We drive it.
Healey by Caton 2022 review
The Healey by Caton reimagines the classic Austin-Healey 100 roadster, adding bespoke styling details, more power and uprated suspension.
Porsche 911 by Theon Design 2022 review
The 'Chile 001' restomod Porsche 911 by Theon Design combines 21st century technology with plenty of old-school excitement. We drive it.
Paul Stephens Porsche 993R 2022 review
The 993R from Paul Stephens is a restomod Porsche 911 that combines old-school charisma with ferocious modern performance. We drive it.
Porsche 356 EV by Electrogenic 2022 review
Electrogenic's Porsche 356 combines modern electric power with a traditional manual gearbox. Does it make for a credible sports car?
Twisted Land Rover Defender EV 2022 review
Yorkshire-based Twisted has given the classic Land Rover Defender a modern electric makeover. We get behind the wheel.
Everrati electric Land Rover Series llA 2021 review
Everrati has converted a classic Land Rover Series IIA to electric power. Is the result sacrilegious or inspired?
David Brown Mini Oselli Edition 2021 review
The Mini Oselli Edition from Silverstone-based David Brown Automotive is a small car with a big heart – and a big price tag.
Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition 2021 review
The Peugeot 205 GTI is arguably the greatest hot hatchback of them all. But Tolman Motorsport can make it even better.
Range Rover KR restomod 2021 review
The Kingsley Cars KR Series restomod transforms the original Range Rover into a modern SUV – but preserves its classic character.
Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 2021 review
The Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 is a high-end restomod that combines classic character with modern manners. We drive the reborn supercar.
New Jaguar E-Type Unleashed 2021 review
The Jaguar E-Type Unleashed is the motoring equivalent of a remastered classic LP, with a 380hp 6.1-litre V12, uprated chassis and modern luxuries.
Porsche 911 by Theon Design 2021 review
The Porsche 911 by Theon Design is a British take on the restomod recipe, with a tuned flat-six engine, lightweight components and modern manners.
David Brown Mini Remastered 2020 review
More pint-sized Rolls-Royce than rebadged Rover, the David Brown Mini Remastered is luxury on a Lilliputian scale. We drive it around swinging London.
Ferrari Dino ‘Evo’ review
This modified Ferrari Dino has a 328 engine tuned to 300hp, brakes from a 360 Modena, plus air-con and power steering. So what's not to like?
Electrogenic Volkswagen Beetle EV 2020 review
This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has been converted to electric Tesla power. We travel back to the future in classic style.
Sports
Radical SR10 XXR 2024 review
Tim Pitt straps in for an exclusive first drive of the Radical SR10 XXR: a British-built track car that is ready to race.
Kamm Porsche 912c 2023 review
We drive a classic Porsche with a difference: the lightweight, four-cylinder Kamm 912c. Is it a worthy alternative to a restomod 911?
Wiesmann Project Thunderball 2022 review
Wiesmann used to build sports cars powered by brawny BMW V8 and V10 engines. Now it's gone fully electric. We drive Project Thunderball.
Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival 2022 review
We drive the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival, an authentic recreation of the car that raced at Le Mans in 1965. Only 24 will be made.
RML Short Wheelbase 2022 review
The RML Short Wheelbase combines classic styling with modern comfort and tech. Not forgetting a naturally aspirated Ferrari V12 engine...
Ginetta G56 GTA 2022 review
The Ginetta G56 GTA isn’t a supercar modified for the track – it’s a raw and uncompromising racer. Time to swallow a brave pill…
Listers Toyota Supra 450hp review
We drive a tuned 450hp Toyota Supra, available as a dealer-fit conversion from Listers. It’s good value – and almost supercar-quick.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Stage 2+ by Mountune 2020 review
A visit to Essex-based Mountune endows the Golf GTI with as much power as a Porsche 911. How does it feel on the road?
Ford Mustang CS800 2020 review
If your idea of a fast Ford is a Fiesta ST, think again. This modified Mustang CS800 from Clive Sutton has four times the power.
Steeda Ford Mustang Q500 2020 review
The Steeda Q500 Enforcer is a Ford Mustang V8 with 480hp. How does this modified muscle car fare on British roads? Includes a video.
Ford Focus RS M520 2020 review
Meet the hot hatch that’s faster than a Ferrari. The Ford Focus RS M520 is modified by Mountune to produce 520hp and hit 62mph in less than four seconds.
Lister LFT-C review: symphony for the devil
The Lister LFT-C is a modified Jaguar F-Type with 666bhp, a 205mph top speed and a roaring V8 that makes a Lamborghini sound subdued.
Volkswagen Golf R M52 2019 review
As the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is revealed to the world, we look back on the Mk7 R with Mountune-tinted spectacles.
MS-RT Ford Transit Connect 2019 review
Do you fancy a fancy van that delivers? We travel to Wales to drive the motorsport-inspired MS-RT Ford Transit Connect on its home turf.
Ford Fiesta ST M225 2019 review
The Ford Fiesta ST is already a hot hatch class-leader. Mountune reckons it can improve it with some added muscle and stiffer suspension
Honda S2000 review
We drive the Honda S2000 GT Edition 100 special edition – should it be on your roadster shortlist?
BBR Mazda MX-5 2016 review
Tuning firm gives the fourth-generation ‘ND’ MX-5 more power, firmer springs and improved brakes. How does it stack up on UK roads?
Ford Fiesta GGR ST240 2015 review
If Ford made a Fiesta ST Plus, this is how it would feel
Superformance GT40 review: 2015 first drive
Forty-nine years ago Ford achieved the impossible: beating Ferrari in the Le Mans 24-Hour race. The Italian team had been dominant for the previous six years and the Americans desperately wanted to give them a spanking. The car that did the job in 1966 – and for the following three years – was the GT40.
Nissan Juke-R 2.0 2015 review
A different breed of crossover – we drive Nissan's wild 600hp Juke
Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo 2014 review
The BMW M3 for those who also need decent fuel economy - could the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo be all the car you ever need?