25 of the most luxurious classic cars ever - Classic & Sports Car
1. Packard Eight (1924) Packard ranked alongside the very best in the world for pre-war luxury cars. Much of this was thanks to insisting on the best components and build standards for its …
Buyer’s guide: Triumph Spitfire - Classic & Sports Car
May 10, 2019 · The Spitfire used a shortened Herald chassis, with many outriggers cut off and stiffening built into the sills instead to give it a low floor. Michelotti made the prototype in 1960; …
30 British car makers you might not know - Classic & Sports Car
Gone but not forgotten. Cars have been designed and built in the UK since the late 1800s, which is enough time for a great many manufacturers to have come and gone. If you’re interested in …
Buyer’s guide: MGF - Classic & Sports Car
Aug 7, 2020 · In the UK, these range from £240 for a TF115 to £330 for an MGF Steptronic (from 1/3/01). The TF120/ TF135 are £305, the TF160 is £265 – oddly less than the VVC and …
21 classic great British kit cars | Classic & Sports Car
21 classic great British kit cars. This shapely bodyshell was a staple of the 1950s ‘specials’ movement and appeared in various guises and under different names. Elva was an early …
Buyer’s guide: Jaguar XK8/XKR - Classic & Sports Car
Sep 20, 2019 · Also on XJ-S floorpan with a supercharged AJ16 Jaguar ‘six’, the DB7 conspired to be quicker, quieter and comfier than XK8. The V12 Vantage set the pace from ’99. High …
20 classic cars that make surprisingly good daily drivers
Japan’s slightly less rust-prone, usefully more powerful interpretation of Fiat’s fab but flawed X1/9 is a great daily alternative to the more obvious Mazda MX-5. The Lotus-tuned chassis is …
Buyer’s guide: MGB roadster - Classic & Sports Car
Feb 3, 2023 · See above for what to check before buying any classic MGB roadster for sale. Engine and gearbox. The B-series engine is simple and honest: wear is evident as oil leaks or …
The 35 greatest barn-finds of all time | Classic & Sports Car
2. Junkyard Mustang is missing Bullitt (cont.) Sitting out in the sun and salty air had done the old Ford no good. Barely recognisable, it lacked an engine or transmission, and restorer Ralph …
Buyer’s guide: Aston Martin DB7 - Classic & Sports Car
Feb 22, 2019 · Aston Martin DB7: what to look for. Bodywork. See above for trouble spots. Engine. On the straight-six, the oil coolers for the engine and gearbox can leak so check the …