Willson's Smart Buy

Quentin on why an AC, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini and, yes, a BL-built Jaguar should all be on the canny buyer’s radar.

‘You Feel Like A Movie Star'

Darrin Alker loves how precisely his Lotus Esprit drives – so why on earth did he ask us to put him in a Ford Mustang for the day?

Problem Solved – Again

I reported a few months ago that the TR3 had finally recovered from its elusive sticky valve episode, caused by old fuel residue, and was running well. But as it turned out I spoke too soon. A glance underneath after a long run revealed oil drips, and when the clutch started slipping under hard acceleration shortly after that I blamed the front gearbox oil seal.

Jaguar XJR

Now’s the time to buy Jag’s supercharged four-door before they become expensive.

‘It's Like A Japanese Tardis'

Before buying an M635CSi, six-footer Steve Hough viewed several Datsun 240Zs, but never got to drive one. Today we put that right – and the first surprise is that there’s room inside to spare

Market Watch

Russ Smith not of rag-tops on the early MX-5 Triumph Herald convertible.

Cosmo-Politan

In a brave new era for the Japanese car industry, the Mazda Cosmo infused Euro-American styling with pioneering rotary power. Almost 50 years on, we take this rare UK example for a spin.

Alfetta GTV6 Has Room To Grow

The Giugiaro-penned fastback has risen sharply, but that’s not the end of the line.

Red Leader

It’s come a long way from its role as decorative PR attention seeker – this prototype Triumph went on to become a works competition car