Classic Cars

Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine. It defined the world of classic motoring 40 years ago and still does it today. Every issue is put together by our team of classic car experts and enthusiasts. Using the best expert writing and photography, the magazine helps you experience what it's like to drive, keep and restore the classic cars of days gone by. We bring the stories and people behind the cars to life - showing you how to buy, keep and enjoy your cars. Every issue of Classic Cars is packed with: - Road tests - Drive stories - Expert buying advice - News and events coverage Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine.

Welcome • Most of our anniversary features are reserved for entirely new models, but for a model variant, it must be significant and distinct enough with an aura all its own

Your Dream Drive made real

Has the Audi S2 been forgotten? • Quattro's successor is lost in the shadows of the original – and the mighty RS2 Avant

Broad Arrow breaks records • Zoute sale becomes the highest-grossing car auction in Belgium's history

Continentials may swap position

Will Mille Miglia Centenary drive sales? • Values of period-connected cars seem to profit from race link

Forza Goodwood! • All things Italian celebrated at the 2026 Goodwood Revival

Back to the Eighties at Castle Combe • Historic touring-car action packed with fresh cars crowns the Autumn Classic event

November-February highlights • Plan a classic winter, as 2027 show dates emerge

Barn finds • 'Somerset Hoard' discovered Incredible family stash of veteran survivors that was locked away in 1939 emerges

Mr Salvadori, I presume

JULIAN THOMSON • The XJ series was what really defined the best qualities of Jaguar and set the marque apart; I hope the new Type 01 is infused with enough of that magic

THE INSIDERS • As modern car design continues its relentless surge to increasing complexity, the joyous simplicity of driving a classic is becoming ever more precious

VANTAGE POINTS

DESIGNING A VANTAGE

MYSTERIOUS STRANGER

We found a Men at Work sign riveted into a panel

Archie's Angel

Life Story of a Rochdale Olympic

Five steps to buying a Jowett Jupiter • Gently softening prices mean this little Fifties sports car offers both great value and driving fun. Here's how to buy the best

BOOKS & MODELS

Adieu Alpine, hello Jag

Sibling stand-in

Pipe dream • 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus

1995 Porsche 928GTS £57,995 • has found an example of the ultimate-spec Porsche 928 for sale – but is it worth the money?

1973 BMW 2002 Baur Cabrio £26,495 • Beautifully restored and with a surprise under the bonnet, this BMW is something of a Q-car,

1999 Rover BRM 200Vi £6500 • has found an unusual opportunity to buy a rare, eye-catching and sought-after Nineties hot hatch

1973 Volkswagen Beetle £11,995 • This Beetle has been rebuilt with an upgraded engine, and Alan Anderson reckons it's ready to enjoy

[60 Years Ago Today] Looking back without hindsight • 'As we said, a great show' Has there ever been a moment for new-car debuts quite like January 1967? CAR was left stunned by Turin, London and Tokyo