You never forget your first classic. While it won’t always be the car of your dreams, affordable and reliable doesn’t have to mean dull. For most, reasonable running costs and modest initial outlay rank highly on the wishlist – so, with a £3,000 budget burning a hole in our pocket, we took to the classifieds to see what we could find… read more>>
As we know, the future of motoring in the UK is set to be dramatically different, with manufacturers and their dealer partners no longer being able to sell new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. read more>>
65 riders entered Sandraiders 2022 to experience riding on 1500km of tracks used in the Paris-Dakar race during the eighties and nineties. I entered this year with a group of friends and in this video you get see what happens as we scramble through some of the greatest scenery Morocco has to offer.
The Ferrari SF90 packs a total of 1000ps from its twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors, giving it amazing performance but does it represent the future for all sportscars? Find out here..
Drum brakes may not be cutting-edge technology but are often more than up to the job of slowing down older classics and later commuters. read more>>
A question we get asked regularly at FJ is "Do I need to fit seat belts to my classic car?". In this instalment of Ask An Expert, we explain the regulations. read more>>
In an Italian airport, legendary car designer, Gordon Murray, reached for his pencils and quietly sketched what would become the world’s ultimate sports car. read more>>
Overlooked when it was new – rather unfairly in our opinion – the Nissan 200SX today offers a heady mix of 200 turbocharged horses, a well-balanced rear-wheel drive chassis, and optional manual gearbox that together administer the perfect antidote to modern mundane motoring. read more>>
My Lamborghini QV is at Tyrrell's Classic cars because the gearbox had started making horrible noises and there were a few more jobs that I wanted doing. In this video, we strip the gearbox and find out what the problem is..
The Porsche 930 makes for a great GT and I took my special turbo S version on a road trip to Spain to find some of the best and quietest roads in Europe. Here's my guide to where to find the best roads and where to stay.
The Lightning GT, a pioneering electric-powered, British sports car, is now on display at the British Motor Museum. read more>>
Vintage and Classic vehicle restorer Thornley Kelham has revealed the first entirely new project in it’s ‘European’ range of automotive legends. read more>>
It has been estimated that around eight million motorists in the UK are risking fines or up to £1000 each for sounding their vehicle’s horn inappropriately. read more>>
Nine year old Oliver is a photographer who already has an impressive portfolio. Having already featured in magazines, Oli has a promising career ahead of him. read more>>
The BMW i4 M50 is M-Division's first ever electric performance car but can it live up to the fantastic BMW M-Power legacy? Find out here..
An incredible mix of classics descended on Gloucestershire’s historic Prescott Speed Hill Climb venue last Sunday, attending our increasingly popular Coffee & Chrome event. read more>>
Photo gallery from our Coffee & Chrome meet at Prescott in April 2022. read more>>
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