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In classic and performance cars, it’s often the smallest touchpoints that leave the biggest impression.

For much of the 20th century, a Wolseley radiator badge signified quiet authority.

Some cars become icons. Posters on bedroom walls, magazine covers, the sort of thing Jeremy Clarkson shouts about on television. Others quietly get on with the job of being… cars.

Here’s our celebration of some of the ultimate TV cars that left lasting tyre marks on motoring history.

If you’re wandering around a classic car show and you spot a badge that says Simca, there’s a fair chance you’ll pause for a moment.

Launched in 1966, the Interceptor was a revelation. Styled by Carrozzeria Touring of Italy (though built in the UK), it was a large, elegant GT that exuded sophistication.

For many classic car owners, modification is part of the joy of ownership. Whether it’s improving reliability for touring, enhancing performance, or restoring a vehicle to period-correct specification, modifications are often carefully considered and sympathetically executed. 

If you weren’t around in the '60s and '70s, you might be wondering – what on Earth happened to DAF?

There's a number of classic motorcycle auctions coming up, timed nicely to coincide with the itches we all get when winter's frosts and dismal seasonal grey days show signs of receding.

For many enthusiasts, rarity is part of the appeal.

Buying your first classic can feel a bit daunting. But the good news is that classic ownership isn’t just for seasoned mechanics with enormous garages.

Let’s look at the things that most commonly trip up classics, and how to avoid the embarrassment of the dreaded fail sheet.