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Dusty De Tomaso Pantera barn find emerges after 46 years for future restoration

Dusty De Tomaso Pantera barn find emerges after 46 years for future restoration

This Pantera hasn't been on the road for decades. See how good the underbody looks when the car goes onto a lift.

By Brian Potter 01 November 2023

This Jaguar restomod is a tribute to Enzo Ferrari, the E-Type's biggest fan

This Jaguar restomod is a tribute to Enzo Ferrari, the E-Type's biggest fan

How do you modernise a legend successfully? You need to be subtle.

By Chris Bruce 22 October 2023

Watch Mercedes 190 SL get first wash after sitting abandoned for six decades

Watch Mercedes 190 SL get first wash after sitting abandoned for six decades

This could be one of the oldest 190 SLs still intact.

By Brian Potter 03 October 2023

Fiat Panda 4x4 restomod celebrates iconic hatch's 40th anniversary

Fiat Panda 4x4 restomod celebrates iconic hatch's 40th anniversary

It is based on an early Panda 4x4 Sisley model and features many visual upgrades.

By Brian Potter 16 August 2023

1:13:25 Classics

See 2008 Alpina B7 return to the factory after £34k restoration

See 2008 Alpina B7 return to the factory after £34k restoration

The car impresses Alpine's CEO, Andreas Bovensipen, who's happy to see it restored.

By Brian Potter 14 August 2023

10:58 Motorcycles

Wait for it: This Triumph Street Scrambler's restoration

Wait for it: This Triumph Street Scrambler's restoration

Stay tuned, episode two will come out soon.

By Brian Potter 12 June 2023

Ferrari Classiche restores a legendary 1967 Ferrari 412P race car

Ferrari Classiche restores a legendary 1967 Ferrari 412P race car

Recognised as one of the most valuable collectable Ferraris, this 412P race car receives some love from Ferrari Classiche.

By Brian Potter 01 June 2023

See how much power restored Jaguar XJC V12 makes on a dyno

See how much power restored Jaguar XJC V12 makes on a dyno

The classic coupe gets a significant performance upgrade.

By Brian Potter 13 April 2023

Pagani Zonda F scale model restoration is a painfully complex process

Pagani Zonda F scale model restoration is a painfully complex process

Watch the detailed restoration work done by an expert, step by step.

By Brian Potter 10 April 2023

Watch a rusty Toyota Celica Group B rally car get fully restored

Watch a rusty Toyota Celica Group B rally car get fully restored

It's a championship-winning car, said to be driven by FIA president Mohammed bin Sulayem.

By Jacob Oliva 08 April 2023

1972 Plymouth Cuda among many classic cars rescued from overgrown yard

1972 Plymouth Cuda among many classic cars rescued from overgrown yard

There are two black Cudas, a 1961 Chevy Bel Air, a 1964 Dodge Dart, and a pair of Camaros, among many other vehicles.

By Brian Potter 30 March 2023

22:28 Aftermarket / Tuning

See what an Acura NSX sunk in a river for 15 years really looks like

See what an Acura NSX sunk in a river for 15 years really looks like

It's, uh, not good.

By Brian Potter 28 March 2023

Old Bugatti Veyron models start new life with a La Maison Pur Sang resto

Old Bugatti Veyron models start new life with a La Maison Pur Sang resto

Bugatti's in-house restoration team revitalised a 2006 Veyron and 2009 Grand Sport belonging to the same owner since new.

By Brian Potter 02 March 2023

Mercedes 300 SL Roadster restoration is just so satisfying to watch

Mercedes 300 SL Roadster restoration is just so satisfying to watch

The 300 SL Roadster's patina and original interior were retained for added charm.

By Jacob Oliva 19 February 2023

Watch Porsche 959 prepare for restoration by losing its body panels

Watch Porsche 959 prepare for restoration by losing its body panels

The car took second place in the 1986 Paris-Dakar Rally.

By Brian Potter 02 February 2023

Classic car enthusiast wins £6m fraud case against restoration shop

Classic car enthusiast wins £6m fraud case against restoration shop

Not all classic car restoration journeys come with a beautiful story.

By Brian Potter 29 December 2022

14:06 Motorcycles

Watch a Triumph Tiger Cub regain its stripes in this restoration series

Watch a Triumph Tiger Cub regain its stripes in this restoration series

Rust in peace? Not on our watch.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2022

10:07 Celebrity / Entertainment

Richard Hammond buys Subaru Impreza WRX STI from "A Scandi Flick"

Richard Hammond buys Subaru Impreza WRX STI from "A Scandi Flick"

A survivor of a Scandinavian Arctic Circle adventure, the V-Limited is now up for restoration.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2022

Richard Hammond’s Oliver the Opel from Top Gear has been restored

Richard Hammond’s Oliver the Opel from Top Gear has been restored

0 to 62 mph? Maybe.

By Brian Potter 21 November 2022

Alfa Romeo launches new certification and restoration programme

Alfa Romeo launches new certification and restoration programme

The Alfa Romeo CEO will chair the certification committee.

By Brian Potter 20 October 2022

Rare C3 Corvette driven by Apollo astronaut getting full restoration

Rare C3 Corvette driven by Apollo astronaut getting full restoration

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette was custom-painted for Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Al Worden.

By Brian Potter 07 August 2022

Last Citroen Cityrama Tour Bus from the '50s is getting a second life

Last Citroen Cityrama Tour Bus from the '50s is getting a second life

Imagine touring Paris inside this greenhouse on wheels.

By Brian Potter 18 July 2022

1:00:06 Aftermarket / Tuning

Abandoned BMW Isetta brought back to life, hits 45 mph after 40 years

Abandoned BMW Isetta brought back to life, hits 45 mph after 40 years

It looked hopelessly stuck in the woods before the restoration attempt.

By Jacob Oliva 10 July 2022

Abandoned Mako Shark Concept is restored and brought back to life

Abandoned Mako Shark Concept is restored and brought back to life

This would influence the design of the C3 Corvette.

By Brian Potter 09 July 2022

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