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Resplendent in Atlantis blue, this M5 demonstrates how the E60 is still a rising force on the tuning scene. Power, luxury, agility, poise, this California dream has got the lot… Words: Daniel Bevis Photos: Patrick Lauder.

The Inbetweener - Super-clean air-ride BMW 520i E28. The devil makes work for idle hands, or so the saying goes. While Ben Anderson waits for his dream build to be show-ready, he picked up a little something to keep him entertained in the meantime and it’s a classic to be proud of. Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Original Persona.

Evoking the spirit of show cars of the turn of the century, Sebastian Berndt’s Scirocco takes that retro vibe and reworks it for a modern audience… Words: Dan Bevis. Photos: Tony Matthews.

OEM+ Audi TT RS 8S The Sixth Element - Carbon fibre is something of a theme on Michael Slater’s TT RS. But rest assured, this is no carbon copy build – this is a uniquely crafted 700bhp monster, taking OEM+ to the extreme… Words Dan Bevis. Photography Si Gray.

Rhythm and Stealth - Box-Fresh 200 20V Quattro. Audi’s five-cylinder engines have always been celebrated for making fabulous noises. And when you crank a 20v turbo up to 450bhp and hide it inside a stealthy black cruiser, that’s just about the perfect combination…Words Dan Bevis. Photography Mike Crawat.

ZX-rated - there aren’t many Citroen ZX 16-valves left on the road, but that hasn’t stopped Javis Watts taking one of these rare beasts and building a track car. Photos: Matt Dear.

Bentley Continental GT first gen. It’s not often we feature Bentleys in FC but this one is posh and decked It’s got oil sheikh chic and plutocrat flair in abundance, but this bagged Bentley is thoroughly down-to-earth. With deep roots in the VAG scene, Dan Steele has taken the Conti GT formula and reimagined it for a new generation…Words: Daniel Bevis Photography: Si Gray.

The best E30 ever built? We think so, but do you? Make your mind up here… BMW E30 This balls-to-the-wall E30 is a psychedelic freak-out of cinematic proportions. And you can stop rubbing your eyes – this is no CGI dream, this badass BMW actually exists… Words: Daniel Bevis. Photography: Larry Chen.

Dave Perryman had always dreamed of owning a supercar. But his path to ownership wasn’t one of spurious PCP deals and financial heartache – it was hard graft and determination that finally landed this gorgeous R8 on his driveway… Words Dan Bevis. Photography Remedi Photo Media.

The completest 580hp F82 M4 Competition – BMW F82 M4 - Most people would view an M4 Competition as a perfect package. But Matt Knowles isn’t most people, and his ownership tale is one of relentless improvement and a keen eye for detail…Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Rich Pearce.