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1974 Volkswagen T2 camper review: Retro Road Test. Brimful of easygoing charm, the Volkswagen T2 camper van is perfect for family adventures. But do your homework before buying one. Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights. We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the ...
1967 MGB roadster review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
Sep 18, 2022 · Pub fact. In 1967 MG launched a 3.0-litre straight-six version of the MGB, known as the MGC. It was intended to replace the Austin-Healey, but soon developed a poor reputation. The heavy engine and new suspension meant it didn’t handle as well as the ‘B’, and it was criticised by motoring journalists at the time.
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Richard Gooding - October 19, 2024 1. 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. Retro Road Test.
1984 Ferrari 308 GTS review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
Jun 17, 2022 · Fast action hero. Pottering in town traffic, the 308 initially feels like hard work. The steering is unassisted and first gear is left and down on a dog-leg, with ratios two to five in an H-pattern alongside. You need the forearms of an eighties action hero until the …
1980 Renault 4 GTL review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
Oct 15, 2023 · This immaculate example is a higher-spec Renault 4 GTL. Part of the company’s huge heritage collection, it was first registered in 1980 and has led a pampered life since then. Being a GTL, power comes from the same water-cooled 1,108cc engine as the Renault 6 TL and Estafette van. It can be identified as a GTL by its grey grille, bumpers and ...
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 review: Retro Road Test - Retro …
Jun 27, 2023 · At least those ‘Germanic build quality’ clichés ring true; everything I touch feels weighty and well-made. The SL – in this 176hp, six-cylinder guise, at least – doesn’t like to be rushed. Its power steering is ponderous, its suspension feels floaty and the whole car leans like a listing ship when cornering.
1975 Audi 80 GT review: Retro Road Test - Retro Motor
Oct 7, 2022 · A modern Audi A4 weighs around 1,500kg, whereas the 80 GT is just 885kg – little more than half as heavy. Despite that large wheel, the steering is light and precise, and the 80 GT is easy to manoeuvre. The then-new front-wheel-drive chassis makes the car grip well in corners, with surprisingly little body-roll.
The greatest second-generation cars - Retro Motor
Sep 20, 2021 · Ford Escort Mk2. In the Anglia, the Ford Escort Mk1 of 1968 had a tough act to follow, but it hit the ground running, became a million-seller and spawned a number of legendary performance versions. The second-generation Escort arrived in 1975 and offered many improvements over the outgoing model. The classic ‘Coke bottle’ styling had gone ...
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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. Birth of an icon: how a team of engineers worked long into the night to prepare the Lotus Elise for its maiden journey on Christmas Eve 1994. The iconic Fiat ...
Are these Britain’s best classic cars? | Retro MR
Nov 7, 2017 · 1936 Chevrolet Half Ton Pick Up, owned by Justin & Sally Ann Woolner. 1941 Willys Coupe, owned by Andy Crockett. 1972 Porsche 914, owned by Paul Hibbert. 1998 BMW E36 M3 Evolution, owned by Gerald McWhinnie. 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto, owned by Ian Thompson. 1959 MGA 1600 Mk1, owned by Dominic Taylor-Lane. 1959 Hillman Minx, owned by John Georgiou.