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The iconic Fiat 500 got Italy moving after the Second World War and inspired today's retro remake. We tell its story – and drive one.
2001 Audi RS4 (B5) review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
17 小时之前 · How do you follow a cult car like the Audi RS2, the mid-1990s estate built by Porsche that ate TVRs (and Porsches) for breakfast?By doing the same again, of course. Only this time with more of everything. Enter the 1999 ‘B5’ Audi RS4: a wagon boasting a power output – 381hp from a Cosworth-developed 2.7-litre twin-turbo V6 – that looks impressive even today.
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Sir Clive Sinclair's revolutionary electric trike for the masses wasn't quite the success he hoped for. We tell the story of the Sinclair C5. One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it. The Iconic Auctioneers NEC ...
1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
2022年9月18日 · The MGB – arguably Britain’s most popular classic car ‒ celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. However, it’s also a victim of its own success. Owners love them, but some enthusiasts turn up their noses when they see yet another MGB turning up at a car show.. This particular ‘B’ is owned by British Motor Heritage (BMH).
1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
2024年8月19日 · At the time of my visit, Cropredy Bridge had around 15 cars in its showroom, plus several more in the workshop – including a ‘barn-find’ FF originally bought by Porsche to develop its 4WD system. “Each car is different as they were hand-made,” explains technical manager Mark Walbyoff.
Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS replica review: Retro Road Test
2024年11月1日 · Early 911s are defiantly unconventional to drive, too. You steer with your fingertips and coax the spindly gearlever gently across the gate. You’re acutely conscious of weight transfer, sensing the back end squat under acceleration and pendulum effect of the rear-mounted engine as you turn.
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test - Retro …
2023年6月27日 · All cars become classics eventually – even the unexceptional ones – but not all classics are created equal. The ‘R107’ Mercedes-Benz SL is a case in point. This luxurious grand tourer (we’ll stop short of calling it a sports car) was a cut above the automotive norm when new, and it remains so today.
1995 Reliant Rialto review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
2024年8月1日 · I’ve developed a borderline unhealthy obsession with three-wheeled Reliants. I’m not sure what triggered it: too long on the Reliant Owners Club stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show, perhaps, or an enjoyable read of Giles Chapman’s book on the Reliant Robin.
From the Retro Motor archive: 2009 Tesla Roadster review
2024年8月22日 · The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s fifth most popular new car in 2023 – and the the best-selling car in the world overall. It represents a meteoric rise for a company that, just 12 years ago, was still producing a rebodied Lotus Elise.