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Jan 3, 2024 · 3 Jan 2024. 22. There are a number of ways to invest your money, but few will bring as much enjoyment as owning a classic car. As with any investment, there’s a significant level of financial...
- Aston Martin DB7
- Ferrari 328
- Ford Focus
- Jaguar Mark II
- Land Rover Discovery
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Mini Cooper
- Porsche 944 S2
- Renault 5 GT Turbo
- 10, Toyota MR2
Volante versions on the DB7, while elegant, wobble about more than the coupe. The ultimate DB7 (limited-edition Zagatos aside) was the run-out GT model, tweaked in almost all areas from engine output to suspension tune, but they're rare and expensive. For those wanting the best blend of ability and value, a nice clean Vantage is probably the best o...
The gorgeous '80s Ferrari is surprisingly rare in the UK, as a mere 130 right-hand-drive models were sold. Given the car's 267bhp at 7000rpm, you may scoff at the thought of a Ferrari with no more power than a modern hot hatch – especially when the 328's heir, the F8 Tributo, delivers more than 700bhp to its rear wheels. But remember, the 328 is a ...
Hagerty says collectors shouldn't be overlooking unexceptional saloons, estates and hatchbacks that took people to their offices, dropped kids at school and transported families on holidays - and in some cases in their millions. That includes the humble Ford Focus. Although hundreds of thousands were sold in Britain, really nice examples that have ...
The Jaguar Mk II was arguably the car that its predecessor should have been. Although really only a comprehensive facelift of the Mark I (initially called the Jaguar 2.4 Litre and 3.4 Litre), it sported a larger glass house, new grille and modern interior design, yet somehow unlocked the potential in the design and turned it from a modest success i...
There’s much more to the original Discovery than being a cheap classic Land Rover. The Discovery was a very different offering to the Defender when it arrive at the end of the 1990s – and even the Range Rover with which it shared a chassis, four-wheel-drive system and doors. It was envisaged to be more affordable and more utilitarian than the Rangi...
The SLS marked the start of AMG’s evolution from a specification to a Mercedes sub-brand in its own right. Developed entirely by Mercedes’ performance arm, the front-mid mounted 563bhp 6.2-litre V8 was claimed to be the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in production at the time. Hagerty says the SLS AMG is a 'strikingly beautiful vessel for...
John Cooper would have had many thoughts on his mind when he tried to convince a deeply sceptical Alec Issigonis that the latter’s still-new Mini could be as successful on the rally stage and racetrack as it was at bringing customers to showrooms. But starting a relationship that would remain key to the Mini proposition nearly 60 years later was pr...
Like all the best sports cars, the Porsche 944 was forged in motorsport. It’s an evolution of the 924, though with a more potent 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine that frst competed at the 1981 Le Mans 24 Hours in the shape of the 924 GTP LM endurance racer. It came seventh overall and won its class. By 1982, the road-going version seen here wa...
This Renault 5's story began in 1980 at the height of the most exhilarating - and dangerous - rally era. A boxy-hipped, vented monster, the original 5 Turbo had its 1.4-litre engine mounted behind the driver, where it sent 158bhp to the rear wheels. Rally-spec cars such as the one that Jean Ragnotti won the 1981 Monte Carlo Rally in produced more t...
Hagerty experts are puzzled to why the most recent Toyota MR2 has not gained more respect with the car enthusiast community. Also known by the code-name W30, it is mid-engined, high-revving, rear-wheel drive, lightweight, and cheap to buy and run. In short, it’s a better budget weekend toy than a Mazda MX-5 or Porsche Boxster, in just about every w...
May 3, 2023 · No change. Between 2030 and 2035, the Government has said you will only be able to sell new cars that are pure electric or hybrids (in other words, part electric, part internal combustion). From 2035 onwards only electric new cars will be allowed to be sold in the UK.
Oct 2, 2023 · It seems not. In amongst the hesitation, some extremely strong individual sales were recorded. Gooding & Company set the record for a production E-Type with a £911,250 sale of roadster chassis number 850004, the first-ever E-Type sold, and with Jaguar’s own Frank ‘Lofty’ England the first owner.
5 days ago · Lancia Thema 8.32 (1986-1994) The Lancia Thema 8.32, with its Ferrari-sourced V8 engine, was a sleeper luxury car with surprising performance. However, its understated design and Lancia’s troubled reputation for reliability have kept it from being a favorite among collectors.
Jan 10, 2022 · What will become of young and classic cars? What does the future hold for these classics? T. Claus and C. Plagemann from Classic Trader give a forecast.
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Sep 15, 2023 · The Unofficial Road & Track 2023 Future Classic Car Buyer's Guide. The generational shift that’s redefining what a collector car is. By Colin Comer Published: Sep 15, 2023. Save Article....
