Cars

Desert Storm. Low and wide – a simple but effective mission statement for Parm Panesar’s latest M3. Resplendent in desert chic and motorsport vibes, this thing’s brewing up some heavy weather… Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Si Gray.

Buyer’s guide Renault Dauphine. A refined and comfortable small saloon with sporting pretensions, the Dauphine is now a rare sight. Words Malcolm McKay. Photography Will Williams.

Prize Fighter. Street Fighter LA has become a force to be reckoned with on the BMW scene and this ferocious E92 335i shows just why that is. Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Viktor Benyi.

’Charged S62 E38 560hp 7 Series boasts E39 M5 powerplant and a manual swap. Running a supercharged S62 V8 complete with manual swap, this epic E38 might just be the ultimate 7 Series. Words: Elizabeth de Latour. Photos: Faiz Rahman.

The Great Escaper. Jayesh Patel’s prototype V8 Benz evaded its maker’s crusher. Words and photography Paul Hardiman.

Troy Barker’s Celica is a showcase of what can be done, on a limited budget, by simply putting your heart, soul and a little teenage nostalgia into a build. Words: Midge. Photography: Troy Barker.

Simply Stunning. There’s been no Merc-ing about with James 190E here, just a few mods to achieve automotive enlightenment. Words: Danielle Bagnall. Photography: Dan Pullen.

Bonus section Mercedes-Benz W202 ‘C600’. What’s the biggest engine you can wedge into an old C-Class? Olivér Ámon has had a damn good go at finding out with his latest drift weapon - this V12 turbo-powered W202… Words: Sam Preston. Photography: Viktor Benyi.

Mega Mercedes 3-way Race, custom and show cars - we’ve got the lot! In a past life, Paul Aveil was a linchpin of the 1980s Chelsea Cruise. And when his son James decided to bag an old Merc, it rekindled all sorts of old memories… Words: Dan Bevis. Photography: Matt Richardson.

Cover. Buying Guide. Arm yourself with our guide before seeking out a bargain Maserati Ghibli II ‘Owning a Biturbo derivative can be a scary proposition but the Ghibli is the most developed of all’ Nine steps to buying a Maserati Ghibli II Rising prices and dwindling spares make detailed knowledge essential before you buy. Words Richard Dredge. Photography John Colley.

Epic Restoration ‘I wanted it to drive. I don’t have cars in my collection that don’t drive’ In making the Ferrari Modulo concept roadworthy, Jim Glickenhaus effectively completed the development of Pininfarina’s 1970 design icon. Words Stewart Perry. Photography Ross Perry.

It’s been 27 years since the original NSX shook up the supercar industry, but how does it stack up today? Words: Matt Bell.