Cars

Slick Air-Ride E24 635. This BMW 635CSi E24 has lived a full life, being properly used rather than hidden away. And today, with the help of Alexander Bachmann and LX-Felgen, the beautifully-weathered E24 is opening a new chapter in its varied experiences… Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Matt Dear.

With plenty of no-expense-spared touches along the way, Chris Scragg’s successfully reliving his childhood memories with this C3 100 that’s oozing old-skool ‘80s goodness from its smooth flanks… Words Sam Preston. Photography Adam Walker.

Don’t think Audi’s all-new 444bhp RS5 is enough car for you? ABT Sportsline’s comprehensively heated-up ‘RS5-R’ model here could be the answer. But hurry, it’s only producing 50 of them… Words Sam Preston. Photography ABT Sportsline.

Anybody who has driven a 914 raves about its astonishing road-carving abilities, but Andy Thonetʼs show-winning ʼ70 model takes things to another level. It started life as a severely crusty survivor, but is now motivated by a not-so-stock 3.0-litre flat-six. Words & photos Stephan Szantai.

Retro Revival. Serial modifier rescues a Datsun 240Z from the scrap heap. Retro Serial modifier Steve Grove has been at it again, only this time he’s turned his hand to rescuing a seventies icon. Words & Pics: Dan Sherwood.

Twelve smoking barrels this legendary V12-engined, twin-turbo Toyota Supra was originally built back in the ‘00s by top secret in Japan. It went underground years ago, but it’s just resurfaced in America… Words: Dan Goodyer. Pics: Brandon Silvera.

Running with the big dogs with fat wheels, wide arches and not a rotor in sight, team chihuahua’s engine-swapped Mazdas pack more bite than a pitbull!

2019 Kia Stinger GT-Line 2.2 CRDi Diesel Stinger offers a refreshing alternative to its ubiquitous German rivals.

Manta A Rat Race. In addition to its chequerboard graphics and Ferrari brakes, this C20XE-powered 1973 Opel Manta A Berlinetta wears its colourful history for all to see… Words Dan Furr. Photos Dan Sherwood.

Engine in focus We spotlight the M60/M62 V8s. BMW M60-62 V8 Technical expert Andrew Everett lifts the lid on the V8 engines BMW produced between 1992 and 2003, with varying degrees of success. The  V8 was used to power the E53 X5 4.6iS, and was an engine developed by Alpina.

BMW E38 7 Series Trouble-shooter: Practical pointers and tips for owners. It’s now 24 years since the first E38 7 Series arrived to replace the much-loved E32. With similar 3.0- and 4.0-litre M60 V8 engines, a bigger 5.4-litre V12 750i was also included in the range.

Superseded by the current F90 model, BMW’s previous-generation F10 M5 provides stunning performance with cutting-edge tech and, as Guy Baker explains, prices start at just £22,000.