In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Classic Cars (UK)

• Welcome
  In an unforgiving moment of truth, Quentin bravely agreed to analysing how his past decade of Smart Buys tips have performed. I really should learn from him
• ‘It still looks contemporary even today…’
  Years ago Frank Hopping traded his Porsche 928 for a 911. Will driving a 928GTS prove he did the right thing?
• Buyers charmed by bargain AC
  Factory modifications and a storied life make 289 Sports a value king among Cobras
• Tuner specials beat brand greats
  Is the recent crazy mix of auction results a fad or is it a true changing of the guard?
• 1957 DB4 Prototype: one of one
  fascinating ‘what if?’ from Aston Martin history set to cross the block at Cliveden
• Stolze liquidates stock in online sale
  Stolze Classic Cars set to close, with liquidation of 240 cars
• Stuttgart classics show steps up
  Retro Classics impresses as organisers prepare to take on Techno Classica Essen
• Birmingham barn-find bonanza
  Rust beats gloss at the NEC for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show
• April-June highlights
  Spring waves the green flag on racing season
• Normandy conquest: Calvados château reveals famous Ferrari
  Notable Sixties ex-motor show Ferrari found at French castle appeared at Le Mans
• QUENTIN WILLSON
  Classic market prices in the UK seem to be softening, but it’s not neccessarily cause for alarm. There are plenty of opportunities to bag an old car bargain…
• ALEX RILEY
  Whether parked on a street or immortalised on-screen, the mystique and image of a particular classic plays a role in conjuring up its owner’s lifestyle
• QUENTIN WILLSON’S 57 SMART BUYS
  Every year, Quentin Willson picks his Smart Buys, cars he believes will best weather the stormy and unpredictable classic market. Time to take stock of the past decade, to see how they’ve done
• 7 THE BUYING COMMANDMENTS
  We asked Quentin the secret of making smart buying decisions. These are his golden rules
• 5 SMART BUYS FOR 2025
  In a more cautious market, it’s more important than ever to buy with an eye on the future. Let Quentin guide you to five safe spaces for your money
• UP PERISCOPE
  After an early accident, this Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT was reborn as a unique road-racer. Is the ‘Submarine’ a homespun Belgian answer to Bertone and Zagato greats?
• Ugly duckling?
  The design of the ‘Submarine’ has always courted controversy
• CIVIC BALL
  Few mid-2000s Japanese hot hatches wield as much enthusiast power as the Honda Civic Type R. But if that’s not fierce enough, say ‘konnichiwa’ to the violently boisterous Civic Type R Mugen
• LIFE STORY OF A Gilbern Invader MkII
  Originally a self-assembly project, this Gilbern has been a magnet for misfortune. But its two owners have experienced many ups alongside the downs
• MAKING HISTORY
  Throughout the Fifties and Sixties, Nic Waller’s parents travelled to Le Mans and other prestigious motor races with the Briggs Cunningham racing team. A rich seam of the family’s long-forgotten photographs documents an intimate view of the age
• ‘The sills were rotten, even missing the crossmembers’
  Rescued from retirement, this Ford Transit MkI was meticulously rebuilt and reengineered by concept car creators Envisage for eBay UK to meet and greet the classic car community
• Five steps to buying a Mercedes-Benz
  Prices are stabillising for this elegant coupé and cabrio, so now is the time to buy
• 2016 Morgan Aero 8 Series 5 £99,950
  This rare last-of-the-line example of Morgan’s renaissance offers an invigorating drive, Sam Dawson finds
• 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 £14,995
  Who needs an M, wonders John-Joe Vollans, as he tries out an overlooked low-mileage straight-six roadster
• 1971 Jaguar E-type S3 V12 £69,995
  Ian Shaw has found a Jaguar E-type in fine fettle with a wonderfully bold interior. Could you live with it?
• 1966 Triumph TR4A £29,450
  With an older restoration holding up well, this Surrey-topped TR4 is ready to drive and enjoy, Sam Dawson finds
• Price Guide
  Our quarterly guide brings you freshly updated prices for 1400-plus classics
• ‘The new Mini is two years away from release’
  In its July 1975 issue, CAR reckoned it had glimpsed the replacement for a British icon
• Price Guide
  Our quarterly guide brings you freshly updated prices for 1400-plus classics