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 • Back in 1973, Michael Bowler defined what this new magazine would consider a classic. Fifty years on, our world has seen huge change, but his ethos holds true

‘It’s a bar-room brawler in a Savile Row suit’ • Reliant Scimitar enthusiast Jim Pace has always fancied spending a day in an Aston Martin DBS V8 playing Roger Moore from The Persuaders! Today we make it happen

Along came a 360 Spider... • Why chase a low-mileage Ferrari then be afraid to drive it for fear devaluing it?

Cooling down • Historics’ sale provides reality check

Wacky Aston

Jaguar’s GTO • They’re rare, they’re highly prized, but will this XKSS really sell for £10m?

Market cools but prices still rise • Covid rises being unwound, but market is in great health

IN THE TRADE

Triumph over Adversity • Plethora of anniversaries sees Goodwood Festival of Speed survive its toughest year

Bowcliffe takes a bow • The third Yorkshire Elegance concours brings glamour to Bramham Park

August-September highlights • Plan the second half of a classic 2023 summer

‘Abarth Ferrari’ breaks cover • Carlo Abarth’s 250GT Pinin Farina Coupé extracted after 50-year American slumber

Next Month • The November issue of Classic Cars is simmering nicely

CLASSIC CAR

A Swiss reunion

QUENTIN WILLSON • When I discovered the first issue of Classic Car in my local newsagent, it was a window into an exciting new world that gave meaning to my love of old cars

ALEX RILEY • Brace yourself, because I’m going to defend the much maligned Austin Allegro. But wait – before you start typing that email, please hear me out…

CARS SINCE 1973 • To celebrate Classic Cars’ 50th anniversary, our panel of experts reveals the 50 most important cars to be released since Issue One first hit the shelves back in 1973

Mazda MX-5 MkI

Ferrari 288GTO

LCC Rocket

Citroën CX

Fiat Panda

Subaru Impreza

Aston Martin DB9

Austin/MG Metro

Tesla Model S

Audi Quattro

Honda NSX

Saab 99 Turbo

Lotus Elise S2

Porsche 959

Ford Fiesta MkI

BMW X5

Renault 5 Turbo 1

BMW 3 Series (E21)

Lamborghini Countach LP400

Ford Sierra

Rover Streetwise

Ferrari 458 Aperta

Nissan Primera

Renault Espace

Lancia 037

Bentley Continental GT

Volkswagen Golf MkI

Bugatti Veyron

Range Rover Evoque

Aygo/C1/107

Nissan Leaf

Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

Aston Martin Lagonda

BMW M1

Audi 100 (C3)

Toyota Prius

Rover SD1 3500

Ferrari F40

Alfa Romeo 156

Range Rover five-door

Bugatti Chiron

BMW 3 Series (E30)

Fiat 127 hatchback

Jeep Cherokee

Rover R8 200-series

Ford Escort RS MkII

Lotus Turbo Esprit

MINI Cooper

Porsche 911 GT2/3

McLaren F1

SEMINAL SURVIVOR • This Semi-Lightweight E-type has shrugged off 60 years of racing scraps and...