Cars

Man & machine - Retro resto mod rod Even the patina is patinated on James Mitchell’s Jaguar XK120. Words Paul Hardiman. Photography Jonny Shears.

While there are plenty of very nicely modded 2002s on the scene, few are quite as in-your-face and proud about it as this feisty little wide-body build. Words and photos: Robb Pritchard.

Wild Japanese E92 M3 The Japanese owner of this E92 isn’t really one to seek the spotlight. As you’ll see, he prefers to let his car do the talking. Words and photos: Chris Nicholls.

Apex Predator awesome hardcore 700bhp M4. With over 700bhp, ultra-aggressive carbon styling and dazzling wrap, this beast of an M4 is an absolute performance animal. Text by Elizabeth de Latour. Photos by Kristoffer Kling.

Stunning 1-Series Coupe. Dripping with stunning carbon fibre and outrageously wide Work Equip wheels, Harvey Howe’s aggressive E82 brings a unique US flavour to UK shores. Words: Aron Norris. Photos: Andy Tipping.

Eight steps to buying a Toyota MR2 MkI. A consummate sports car offering incredible value – but only if you avoid costly pitfalls. Words Richard Dredge. Photography Si Gray.

Earning your stripes. Supercharged E36 M3 Cab AC Schnitzer-clad retro cab The iconic AC Schnitzer pinstripes are a clear sign of a BMW that’s a cut above. But there’s far more to this M3’s story than those decals alone… Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Viktor Benyi.

The time machine Stunning E30 M3. Having spent 10 years hunting for the perfect E30 M3 and then another seven modding the one he bought, a lot of Raymond Khublal’s life has revolved around the iconic classic but, as the stunning end product proves, it was time incredibly well spent. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Jonathan DeHate.

Carbon wide-body turbo BMW M3 E36 outrageous E36 drift build. Wrapped in an incredible carbon wide-body, this wild-looking turbo E36 M3 is one hell of a drift machine. Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: GK Production.

Seriously sexy BMW M3 E46. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of M3 ownership, Tyler Grimes has blended pure NA performance with some serious style and individual flair, and the end result is an expertly-executed, head-turning build. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Tony Lopez.

Thunder from down under. Full-on hardcore track-monster. Want more grunt from your S65 but don’t want to tread the same path as everyone else? Australia’s Harrop Engineering has the answer. Words and photos: Chris Nicholls.

1014whp twincharged E36 Equipped with both a supercharger and turbo and developing an astonishing 1014whp, this wild E36 really is something else. Words: Elizabeth de Latour Photos: Patrik Karlsson.