Retro: Modern Classic + Retro Series & more

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Modern Classic: Honda S2000 – The story of Honda’s masterclass in engineering

Honda’s convertible was a technical masterclass that was big on thrills, low on compromise

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Modern classic: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

Elegant design and a remarkable 18 years in market define the most iconic SL of them all

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Retro: Nash Metropolitan – Kelvinator’s car for the times

The vision of a fridge boss, built in the UK, but aimed as USA’s ‘second car’

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Modern Classic: Volkswagen Scirocco

Concept-car looks blended with serious performance at a keen price made the Scirocco R’s cameo in Australia one of VW’s finest

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Retro: The Renault Dauphine Gordini, France’s rallying cry

Diminutive competition giant-killer delivered a tail-happy ending

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Retro: 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

The biggest-ever Ferrari at the time also took the brand into a state of lux

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Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series

‘Black Series’ is AMG shorthand for the most hardcore variant the company will build. This fourth model wore the moniker like a flak jacket

Lamborghini Gallardo buyer's guide
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Why the Lamborghini Gallardo is a future modern classic

The Gallardo was a game-changer for the Lamborghini brand, and is primed to be a top modern classic in the future

Buyer’s guide: HSV VT-VZ Clubsport
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Buyer’s guide: HSV VT-VZ Clubsport

Here’s how to buy into one of HSV’s greatest cars – and eras

1986 Toyota AE86 Sprinter used car guide
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Buyer’s guide: 1986 Toyota AE86 Sprinter

Overvalued, underpowered Corolla, or lightweight, rear-drive cult classic? Here’s how to buy one

Classic EVs
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RBW EV Roadster is the latest in cool rechargable rides

The new MG-inspired roadster is one of a growing number of retro electric cars offering classic driving thrills without the oil leaks.

What the Ford Bronco reveals about the future of fun cars
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Opinion: retro design will keep cars fun

Morley on why we’ll have to look to our past for fun in the future

Audi Quattro - Modern Classic
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The most influential performance car of the past 40 years

The most influential performance car of the last 40 years? That’ll be Ingolstadt’s all-wheel-drive legend

1998 Subaru Impreza WRX 22B-STi Version Modern Classic
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What made the Subaru Impreza WRX 22B so iconic

In the blue corner, fighting out of Gunma, Japan and weighing in at an even 1270kg: Subaru’s undisputed champ, the 22B

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An in-depth look at Merc’s iconic 300 SL Gullwing

This classic coupe had more power and speed than the Le Mans race car that inspired it

best driving games of Playstation 2
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Playstation 2 turns 20 – here are the best PS2 driving games

Nostalgic for a simpler time? The Playstation 2 has notched up two decades of existence, so let’s look at the games that made it great

Honda Insight G1
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Modern Classic: Honda Insight G1

Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1999 with Honda’s high-concept hybrid

Retro: 1969 Honda 1300 Coupe 9
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Retro: 1969 Honda 1300 Coupe 9

Honda founder’s creation was a triumph of innovation, and a financial fiasco

Retro XR Falcon
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Retro: 1967 Ford XR Falcon

Success at the mountain elevated our first Aussie muscle car to legend status

Mazda RX-7
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Modern Classic: Mazda RX-7

The most beautiful car ever to hail from Japan? No arguments there

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Modern Classic: Ferrari F355

Form factor perfected as the ghost of the 348 was finally buried

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Dutch artist reimagines modern cars as retro creations

Contemporary vehicles reimagined for a gentler era

Classic Wheels

Retro: 1941 Willys MB/Ford GPW

When the US War Department needed a recon vehicle, they sought a Jeep

Classic Wheels

Retro: 1959 Goggomobil Dart

It took a TV ad from the ’90s to enlighten Aussies about this microcar from the ’50s