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Top Tips for Buying a Used Porsche 911SC (1978-83)

Porsche’s 901 model was publicly shown in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show to instant acclaim and legal threats. Peugeot had for decades produced cars with a zero in their designations (203, 402 etc) and was giving no ground to a German interloper.

World-first Ferrari insurance scheme launches in Australia

If you own a Ferrari and battle constantly to find insurance to suit your unique needs and those of your car, Ferrari Australasia has come to the rescue. A new insurance facility specifically targeted at Ferrari owners and incorporating benefits that generally have not been available through mainstream—or even specialist—insurance providers was announced during the Australian Grand Prix meeting a…

Time-lapse: The Alfararri - 1974 Alfa GTV 2000

We never tire of restomods at Retro Rides, because we love watching neglected hulks brought back to motoring life... with a twist. This 1974 is a classic example of the breed. Abandoned under a tree, it was stripped to bare metal and rebuilt single-handedly.

Volvo Museum becomes the World of Volvo Exhibition

A fascinating new brand experience centre celebrating the shared past, present, and future of Volvo has moved into the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden. If ever a brand deserves a museum it is Volvo. The Volvo Group started in 1927, when the first car, a Volvo ÖV 4, rolled off the production line at the factory in Hisingen, Gothenburg.

Sold This Week: 1992 Porsche 968

The Porsche 968 was a stunning break from tradition for the iconic German brand, packing a naturally-aspirated inline four-cylinder engine up front instead of a flat six down the back.

Time-lapse restoration: 1991 BMW 320i Convertible

Normally, when we talk about restorations, the subject of the resto is older - and a touch more characterful - than the 1991 BMW 320i Convertible. But there is a corner of the automotive enthusiast world that finds the BMW E30 impossible to resist.