UK’s rarest cars: 1983 Austin Ambassador Vanden Plas, one of only two left on British roads
This development of the Princess 'Wedge' was a stop-gap model until the much better Montego was available – and now it's virtually forgotten
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Morris Minor: celebrating Britain’s first million-selling car
This is the actual millionth Minor produced, one of the UK's first limited-edition cars, featuring lilac paint and ivory leather upholstery
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End of the road for Hut Group tycoon’s Lamborghini showdown
Billionaire reaches an out-of-court settlement after buying a £360k classic Lamborghini that was not for driving
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Classic car theft trend warning as it emerges thieves use wildlife photography cameras to target victims
It is thought spotters, sometimes operating with a 'shopping list', will look out for certain vehicles at car shows
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Classic car crime: who is targeting your valuable car and how you can protect it
While the 'low-risk' theft and cloning of historic vehicles continues to rise, there are measures owners can take to safeguard their cars
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UK’s rarest cars: 1991 Vauxhall Senator CD 24v, one of only 46 left on British roads
At last Vauxhall was able to challenge Mercedes and BMW for the custom of executives. The car was good, although the badge didn't quite fit
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Who said Volvos were boring? How the Swedes conquered touring car racing in the Eighties
Despite its reputation for safety and solidity, Volvo took Europe's circuits by storm in 1985 with a racer based on the boxy 240 saloon
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UK’s rarest cars: 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi, one of only five left on British roads
The ill-fated alliance between Alfa Romeo and Nissan to produce a Golf/Escort rival resulted in this wondrously Eighties sporty hatchback
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Ahead of their time: concept cars that failed to reach production
From a 237mph Aston Martin to an advanced MG these inspirational machines were, for various reasons, binned after a brief burst of fame
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Mystery of how UK's classic car fleet increased by 50 per cent in the past five years
There's no denying the popularity of historic vehicles, but how do you account for such a vast increase in a relatively short period?
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Prince Charles’ driving passion
On the Prince of Wales’ birthday, we chart his motoring history from pedal power through brawny Aston Martins to the latest electric Jaguar
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UK’s rarest cars: 1954 Ford Zodiac Mk1, one of only 56 left on British roads
Transatlantic styling made Ford's flagship saloon of the Fifties a glamorous yet affordable proposition in the greyness of post-war Britain
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From fleeing Nazis to creating the Chopper: an audience with legendary toymaker Tom Karen
He designed the Marble Run, the Bond Bug and the most recognisable bicycle of all. But does he have faith in today’s young dreamers?
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UK’s rarest cars: 1976 Honda Civic Mk1, one of only a handful left on British roads
From an era when Japanese cars faced a lot of prejudices, this fantastic Honda won over buyers with peerless reliability and no little charm
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UK’s rarest cars: 1963 Ford Cortina Mk1 ‘Woody’ estate, one of only five left on British roads
Timber-effect side panels aimed to evoke American glamour in Ford's early-Sixties family model, but was it pastiche or perfect marketing?
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Don Hayter, engineer who played a crucial role in the creation of the MGB sports car – obituary
He took the famous vehicle from design concept to showroom and saw it become an enduring symbol of the Sixties and Seventies
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1980 MGB LE Roadster: the last of the Abingdon MGs
It's been 40 years since MG's Abingdon plant closed and the MGB stopped production, but a few of those final cars still exist.
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Restomods: has the restored classic car market gone too far?
Restoring and modifying classic cars can produce some amazing results, but has it all become a bit much for the modern motoring world?
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Range Rover at 50: much more than a luxury SUV
An iconic blend of luxury and practicality, as well as a Royal favourite, no other manufacturer can match the Range Rover's versatility
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The car is the star: Sixties' TV dramas with real pulling power
A square-jawed hero, a distinctive theme tune and splendid cars made for great television that has (mostly) stood the test of time
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Jaguar MkVII at 70: the 100mph saloon that caused a genuine sensation in post-war Britain
Looks can be deceptive for this large, rakish saloon not only wowed the crowds at the 1950 British Motor Show but even became a race winner
