The first WB & Sons sale of spring was packed with over 100 vehicles, ranging from Minis to historic commercial vehicles and even buses. But while the spread of entries was diverse, it was modern classics that really stood out on the day, and especia

During the 1960s and ‘70s, Ford were masters of wrapping all-round competent family transport in glamorous, stylish bodywork that made you want it on your driveway. The Mk1 Cortina demonstrates this perfectly; looking desirable even in estate form, t

TWR – the Berkshire firm established in 2020 by Tom Walkinshaw’s son, Fergus Walkinshaw – has revealed the design for its new TWR Supercat creation and is now taking orders. The business is a separate entity to the original Tom Walkinshaw Racing of t

SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER AT WWW.CLASSICSWORLD.CO.UK The demographic of classic car drivers is getting younger, with more than a quarter of them now aged under 40, according to research from Hagerty. With more Millennial and Gen Z drivers out there,

This scene from Shaftesbury Avenue circa-1997 is a reminder of what pre-ULEZ London looked like. Possibly having picked someone up from the theatre is an example of the iconic Carbodies FX4 taxi, which was likely scrapped when it reached the end of i

When the second-generation Range Rover was introduced in 1994, codenamed ‘LP’ but commonly known as the P38A, it was a huge step forward. Today, it’s fair to say that the P38 represents a sweet spot between the old-fashioned hardy Land Rover qualitie

On a recent camping trip in the Charente region of south-west France, Dep Ed Joe was charmed by this Lada Niva with a roof tent at his campsite. German registered, it bears the 'Taiga 4x4' branding given to Nivas in Germany and Austria and based on t

As history has proved many times over, it’s not always the inventor who profits from his idea but the one who popularises it – and the Golf GTI is a prime example. Volkswagen wasn’t the first to produce a quick front-driven car, nor was it the first

Those who root for the underdog have long favoured the Triumph Stag, railing against how cruel a hand history dealt it. Enthusiasts have since worked their way around its problems and continue to drive, restore and enjoy their Stags across the world,

A European take on the Mustang formula with a wide range of engines and trim levels to suit different pockets, the original Capri proved to be a massive sales success. By 1973, over a million had been built, but in typical Ford style, development con

The second sale from SWVA’s impressive new headquarters was amongst the most eclectic we’ve seen from the Dorset firm, with everything from stalwart favourites to left-field oddities and near-extinct curios finding new homes. As spring finally starts

What the organisers hope could well turn out to be the best FBHVC National Drive-it Day yet saw thousands of classic vehicle owners take to the roads on Sunday April 21. With more than 40 events listed on the Drive-it Day website, there were gatherin

SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER AT WWW.CLASSICSWORLD.CO.UK Here at CCB we’ve long been opposed to the idea of all lane running or ‘smart’ motorways, particularly the danger they present to drivers of older cars which may be more prone to breakdowns or lack