Rover 2000: the first Car of the Year at 60
The conservative British marque’s radical saloon – many wrongly thought it Italian and unattainable – was a winner from the start
The conservative British marque’s radical saloon – many wrongly thought it Italian and unattainable – was a winner from the start
Austin-Healey and Triumph TR roadsters launched in 1952 thrilled war-weary Britons – although the affluent US export market was the prize
If you can’t see the annual historic car extravaganza at the roadside, settle back and enjoy the comedy that best encapsulates its appeal
Once the butt of jokes, vehicles produced in former Eastern Bloc countries now have a small yet thoroughly devoted following
Revealed in 1968, VW’s fourth model still had a Beetle-like aircooled engine at the back – which only partially explains unspectacular sales
When we marked 60 years of the classic vehicle, we were inundated with your stories about a beloved car that changed the motoring landscape
At the height of its popularity, you couldn’t navigate a car park without seeing this all-round family favourite
Many British cars in the ‘50s and ‘60s adopted flamboyant American styling cues, but the Humber Sceptre is one of few cars that did it well
Mounting environmental pressures and the move away from fossil fuels could spell danger for historic vehicles
The third iteration of the Cresta ran from 1965 to 1972. This example offers a glimpse into a lost world of travelling salesmen and the like
With its popular supermini’s future looking increasingly doubtful, Ford has resorted to throwing everything at this facelifted model
From Rolls and Bentley State Limousines to Vauxhalls and Fords, here are the most memorable regal motors associated with the late sovereign
This Viceroy is the fourth of five shooting brakes made for the late monarch; everyday practicality rather than regal luxury was its role
Once-common makes and models from our popular classic cars feature gathered at the home of the British Grand Prix last weekend
This sleek saloon could have been a contender in the cut-throat company car market, but its French badge proved a barrier to success
The ADO16 family was launched to acclaim in 1962 and was the UK’s best-seller from 1963-66 and 1968-71. What went wrong? Not much, actually
As the electric vehicle becomes king of the road, so too does the automatic gearbox... as much as we may hate to admit it