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25 of the most luxurious classic cars ever - Classic & Sports Car
WEB1. Packard Eight (1924) Packard ranked alongside the very best in the world for pre-war luxury cars. Much of this was thanks to insisting on the best components and build standards for its models, as well as the supremely refined 5.9-litre straight-eight engine that sat on rubber mounts to further isolate it from the car’s occupants.
Buyer’s guide: DeLorean DMC-12 - Classic & Sports Car
WEBNov 29, 2019 · Lotus-honed chassis gives fine handling and supple ride. When Car and Driver tested the DeLorean in late ’81, it concluded it was the executive sports car, even with unpredictable handling on bumpy roads and performance down on rivals, consoling itself with the promised twin-turbo.. The prototype recorded 0-60mph in 5.8 secs and c145mph top speed, but never entered production.
Buyer’s guide: Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 - Classic & Sports Car
WEBJun 25, 2021 · The Triumph straight-six is a sturdy and dependable engine, shared with several other models and for which all parts are still available. Look out for overheating from a silted-up radiator, misfires caused by burnt exhaust valves (the valve seats erode as a result of modern unleaded fuels) and general signs of wear.
Buyer’s guide: Triumph Spitfire - Classic & Sports Car
WEBMay 10, 2019 · The Spitfire used a shortened Herald chassis, with many outriggers cut off and stiffening built into the sills instead to give it a low floor. Michelotti made the prototype in 1960; two years later Triumph found the funds to produce it. The car was an instant hit and outsold BMC’s Spridget rivals, ultimately sharing its 1500 engine with the last Midgets.
Going for it: Fiat Dino 2000 Coupé and 2300S Coupé
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Channelling the spirit of Il Sorpasso and La Piscine, the Fiat 2300S and Dino coupés still make seductive cases for themselves, tapping directly into that idea of a louche and sophisticated 1960s Riviera lifestyle that, probably, never really existed.. They transport us to an eternally sun-dappled place of Campari-sipping afternoons where, with a light cashmere pullover draped over tanned ...
21 classic great British kit cars | Classic & Sports Car
WEBVariety is the spice of life. Britain’s cottage industry of kit car manufacturers has never lacked creativity. Derek Buckler effectively ushered in the movement in the late 1950s via his eponymous Mk6 sports car package.
Buyer’s guide: MGF - Classic & Sports Car
WEBAug 7, 2020 · Why you’d want an MGF. Fun, practical, economical, usually reliable and the best-value mid-engined sports car on the market, the MGF has quietly reached 25 years of age without most collectors giving it a second glance.. Yet the Lotus Elise, which shares its powerplant and layout in a more focused (but less practical) package, is soaring in value.
Buyer’s guide: Citroën 2CV - Classic & Sports Car
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Lightweight components and simple construction make home restoration entirely viable. Most have had the platform chassis replaced: galvanised gives ultimate protection, but painted is fine if it’s well looked after.
Buyer’s guide: Porsche 944 - Classic & Sports Car
WEBJan 31, 2020 · Why you’d want a Porsche 944. Meticulously built with top-quality components, the Porsche 944 was expensive new but offers a lot for the money today, especially when you factor in remarkably good fuel economy and quite exceptional parts availability for a 1980s classic.. With half a 928 engine and a superb handling/performance blend, the 944 had none of the ‘VW engine’ stigma of the 924.