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Classics 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

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
08:14 Classics 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
Classics 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
Classics 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
07:17 Classics 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
04:02 Classics 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
17:33 Classics 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
Classics 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
Classics 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
01:06 Classics 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
Feature 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
Classics 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
08:41 Classics 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP 500 Reconstruction filmed at Villa d'Este

1971 Lamborghini Countach LP 500 Reconstruction filmed at Villa d'Este

50 years later, it still looks as futuristic as ever.
By Brian Potter 04 October 2021
01:16 Teasers Lamborghini Countach recreation confirmed in new teaser

Lamborghini Countach recreation confirmed in new teaser

Appears to be a nod to the original LP 500 prototype.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2021
Teasers Lamborghini continues teasing game for new restoration project

Lamborghini continues teasing game for new restoration project

It's already looking exciting.
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
For Sale One-off Citroen Type H camper needs new owner to restore it

One-off Citroen Type H camper needs new owner to restore it

A very rare 1950s European camper with an American taste.
By Brian Potter 22 September 2021
Classics There’s a bidding war for a Lamborghini Miura… front clamshell

There’s a bidding war for a Lamborghini Miura… front clamshell

The perfect piece of wall art.
By Chris Okula 19 September 2021
Teasers Lamborghini teases possible classic Countach restoration

Lamborghini teases possible classic Countach restoration

It's been 50 years since the original Countach prototype was made.
By Anthony Karr 15 September 2021
For Sale UK: Cheapest classic Lamborghini Countach up for sale but there's a catch

UK: Cheapest classic Lamborghini Countach up for sale but there's a catch

Could be an exciting but painful restoration work. That's up to you.
By Jacob Oliva 15 September 2021
Official Fastest Skoda ever fully restored 10 years after hitting 227 mph

Fastest Skoda ever fully restored 10 years after hitting 227 mph

The Octavia RS with 600 bhp made history at Bonneville on 19 August 2011.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 August 2021
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