As beautiful to drive as it is to look at, the Elan is the perfect road-going expression of Lotus’s engineering ethos and racing success.
Tag: Buyer's Guide
Morris Minor
A post-war British icon, the Morris Minor is a deservedly popular and still affordable entry into the world of classic cars.
MGC
Hated by the contemporary motoring press but a favourite of the now King Charles, the MGC’s moment may yet come.
Dino 206 GT/246 GT
“Almost a Ferrari” according to the brochure but, in fact, a template for Maranello’s mid-engined cars to this day, and still one of its most beautiful.
Aston Martin DB2 (and DB2/4)
With its powerful six-cylinder engine and beautiful aluminium body the DB2 set the template for the legendary DB cars that followed.
Porsche Boxster (987)
Sharper looks, more power and stronger engines make the second-generation Boxster a modern-classic Porsche for switched-on buyers.
Mini Hatch (R50/R52/R53)
The first of the ‘modern Minis’ has matured into an appealing contemporary classic in its own right…
MGA
One of the prettiest of all the ‘60s British sportscars, the MGA is a stone-cold classic and still fun to drive to this day.
Ford Capri
Why Ford’s “The car you always promised yourself” advertising line for the Capri is as true now as it ever was
Jaguar E-type (Series 2)
With the Series 1 grabbing the glory could the Series 2 be a more accessible way of living the E-type dream?
Rover SD1
Equally adept as an executive express or saloon car champion, the Rover SD1 still makes good on its sleek and sporty looks.
Porsche 911 G
The ‘impact’ bumper-era 911 may not have the romance of the ‘60s cars but still offers a cracking Porsche experience.