Cars

Drag machine 1400hp RB26-engined 4WD BMW Z4 E85

Where the wild things are 1400hp RB26 4WD Z4 E85. With 4WD and 1400hp from a massively modified RB26, this utterly insane, custom wide-body Z4 drag car is quite unlike anything we’ve ever featured… Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Patrik Karlsson.

M52-swapped stunning custom BMW 328i Cabrio E30

Sublime 2.8 M52 E20 Cab. With an M52 swap, stunning custom interior and plenty of unique touches, in a scene packed with modded E30s this head-turning cab really stands out. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Matt Richardson.

Restored and custom-modded 1987 BMW 525e E28

Restored and custom-modded E28. Fully restored and brought up to stunning show standard with countless unique touches, this immaculate E28 is a truly magnificent machine. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Si Gray.

800bhp Mitsubishi Evo X

When he got the call to display his awesome Evo at Las Vegas’s Sema Show, Bruce Amurao had to defy the laws of space, time and mathematics to prove that ten into six does go. Words: Dan Sherwood. Pics: Viktor Benyi.

1965 Wolseley Hornet MkII Yamaha YZF-R1 engined

Why is the owner of this bright blue Wolseley Hornet wearing a set of ear defenders and a massive smile on his face? That frantic Yamaha R1 motorbike engine that’s now wedged under the bonnet will probably explain it… Words: Sam Preston Photography: Jonathan Fleetwood.

300bhp Jaguar AJ30 3.0-litre V6-engined MGB

A classic MGB is a portal to a bygone age of sepia-tinted simplicity. But a 300bhp MGB that’ll do 0-62mph in 4.5-seconds? That’s barmy enough to rip the very fabric of time to shreds…Words: Dan Bevis Photos: Lukasz Markowski.

Tuned 1976 Hillman Imp

Retro Rides Hillman Imp This low-down 1976 Hillman Imp is more than just a show car. It’s a dirty-fingernails union of first car, project car and family car – James Williams has gradually built it up over the years, and now it’s one of the coolest retros on the scene… Words: Dan Bevis. Photography: Dan Pullen.

August Achleitner Porsche 911 992 Engineer

‘I’ve been with the 911 half of my lifetime’ An engineer on the Porsche 911 since the 993, August Achleitner retires this year. ‘Mr 911’ discusses future-proofing an icon. Photo and Illustration Chris Rathbone.

Jean Moss has owned her 1959 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark III Spider since the ’70s

Me & My Aston Jean Moss has owned her DB MkIII since the '70s. We meet them both. Jean Moss has enjoyed fresh-air motoring in her tuned DB MkIII for more than four decades. We go for a spin. Words John Simister. Photography Matthew Howell.

Buying Guide Aston Martin V8 Vantage

British Beef. The classic V8 Vantage was a very British supercar and its appeal remains undiminished. Here's our guide to a true Aston great. Words Peter Tomalin. Photography Matthew Howell.

Alvis Stalwart and BMW 635CSi E24 also in my garage

Paul Sims. Only one vehicle would do the job for this prominent rangefinder specialist. Words Giles Chapman. Photography Will Williams.

Not many Alpine engineers care about wi-fi hotspots

In difficult times for the industry, the jewel-like Alpine A110 is a lesson in what driving is about.

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