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...