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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

1950 MG TD comes back to life after first wash in 34 years

1950 MG TD comes back to life after first wash in 34 years

That was a lot of work but definitely worth it.

By Brian Potter 18 April 2022

Bentley to finish restoring first T-Series it started six years ago

Bentley to finish restoring first T-Series it started six years ago

Don’t worry, Bentley plans to have it completed by next year.

By Brian Potter 15 April 2022

Alfa Romeo SZ meticulously restored by FCA Heritage

Alfa Romeo SZ meticulously restored by FCA Heritage

This is one of the very first cars built from the series.

By Brian Potter 31 March 2022

Porsche 911 996 gets stunning restoration with GT3 upgrades

Porsche 911 996 gets stunning restoration with GT3 upgrades

The exterior was redesigned by the same designer who penned the Carrera GT and 986 Boxster.

By Brian Potter 21 March 2022

This 1957 Mercedes 190 SL is undergoing a yearlong restoration

This 1957 Mercedes 190 SL is undergoing a yearlong restoration

I visited the team at Palm Beach Classics who will make this beautiful Benz look factory fresh.

By Brian Potter 03 March 2022

Skoda 1100 OHC Coupe reconstructed to bring back forgotten sports car

Skoda 1100 OHC Coupe reconstructed to bring back forgotten sports car

The poor man's Ferrari looks absolutely fabulous.

By Brian Potter 09 February 2022

08:50 Celebrity / Entertainment

Richard Hammond's restored Jaguar XK150 now ready to hit the road

Richard Hammond's restored Jaguar XK150 now ready to hit the road

The fixed-head coupe is almost back to its former glory.

By Brian Potter 28 October 2021

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