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Buyer’s guide: Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender - Classic & Sports …
WEBJun 5, 2020 · Why you’d want a Land Rover 90, 110 or Defender. The Land Rover was steadily improved following its launch in 1948. Mechanical changes had arrived at a glacial speed since the introduction of the 2¼-litre engine in 1958 and its diesel equivalent in 1961 – and the looks had been little-changed since the Series III of 1971.
Buyer’s guide: Mercedes-Benz 230-280SL ‘Pagoda’
WEBFeb 27, 2020 · Why you’d want a Mercedes-Benz W113 230-280SL. Paul Bracq’s styling masterpiece, the Pagoda-roof Mercedes-Benz W113 SL was built to exceptional standards, from cast-aluminium door shells to individually numbered alloy bonnet, bootlid, hood cover and door skins.. Way ahead of its time in the combination of sporting performance and touring comfort that it offers, it seems delicate but is a ...
Matchbox marks 70 years with limited-edition collection
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Share. Matchbox turns 70 this year and its parent company, Mattel, is planning some big celebrations for the little cars, starting with a release of limited-edition models. The special collection covers everything from pocket-sized exotica to everyday classics, including a Porsche 910, Jaguar D-type, MGB GT and a …
Buyer’s guide: Jaguar XJR - Classic & Sports Car
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Jaguar XJR specifications. Sold/number built 1994-2002/ 6547 X300s, 15,703 X308s. Construction steel monocoque. Engine all-alloy, dohc, 24v 3980cc ‘six’ or dohc-per-bank, 32v 3996cc V8, sequential fuel injection and Eaton supercharger. Max power 321bhp @ 5000rpm to 370bhp @ 6150rpm.
Why the Jaguar XJ is the world’s best saloon car
WEBJun 7, 2019 · A better-looking successor using 3.2- or 4-litre twin-cam ‘sixes’, voted ‘most beautiful car in the world’ by a panel of Italian style gurus. The XJR was the first to use Eaton’s M90 supercharger, meaning 0-60mph in 5.5 secs. For the 1997 XJ8 (X308), V8s replaced ‘sixes’ and V12s.
Buyer’s guide: Ford Anglia 105E/123E - Classic & Sports Car
WEBMay 10, 2023 · Why you’d want a Ford Anglia 105E/123E. Britain was a world leader in car production by the late ’50s, but some of its products were distinctly antiquated – not least Ford’s 100E Anglia, with its pre-war-derived sidevalve engine, three-speed gearbox and vacuum-operated wipers.. But simplicity and low cost were appreciated, so the 100E Popular continued to ’62, alongside the 100E body ...
30 British car makers you might not know - Classic & Sports Car
WEB30 British car makers you might not know. Alldays & Onions was formed in 1889 by the merger of two very long-established Birmingham engineering companies founded by William Allday and John Onions. It produced its first quadricycle in 1899, and continued building cars (including one with a radial engine) into the 1920s.
Buyer’s guide: Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) - Classic & Sports Car
WEBMar 1, 2019 · Why you’d want a Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Mercedes brought the SL bang up to date in 1989, with sharp Bruno Sacco styling and a technology overload. Built over 12 years with straight-six, V6, V8 and V12 engine options ranging from 2.8 to 7.3 litres, the R129 came in many forms, all of which have their …
21 classic great British kit cars | Classic & Sports Car
WEB21 classic great British kit cars. This shapely bodyshell was a staple of the 1950s ‘specials’ movement and appeared in various guises and under different names. Elva was an early adopter, while one such ’shell graced a works Austin-Healey Sprite at Le Mans in 1959, as pictured here. Derived from the one-off Mini DART that also spawned ...