Cars

Buying an E65/E66 7 Series. High-tech bargain or unreliable, expensive nightmare? We tell all. A step too far? If you enjoy your creature comforts as well as driving pleasure, and are feeling daring, then something from the E65 7 Series range could be just the ticket, as Chris Graham explains.

M Power of the Sun. The sun’s always shining in Arfan Talib’s world. Why? Because he’s driving the M5 he always dreamed of, as. Dan Bevis discovers. Photos: Chris Frosin.

In the beginning It’s hard to believe that a chance visit as a kid to a small town called Leavenworth should lead to the bonkers creation you see on these pages, but that’s exactly what started Skyler Mogensen on his insane journey to VW nirvana. Words: Tony Saggu Photos: Viktor Benyi.

Collectors’ guide what you need to know about owning a top end Italian car. Royal Treatment. Does the model they called ‘Queen Mary’ qualify as Ferrari royalty, or is this four-seater Ferrari just a big bloated boat? The truth lies somewhere in between but there’s no doubting this is 1960s style and luxury personified. Story by Peter Collins. Images by Michael Ward.

Buyers’ Guide: Porsche 993 Turbo and Turbo S. Last of the air-cooled 911 Turbos. End of a turbo era. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled 911s, which makes the 993 Turbo the last of the air-cooled Turbo 911s. It’s also the most sophisticated of the air-cooled cars, too, mixing twin turbos with a permanent four-wheel drive system. Typically of the 911 Turbo it mixed performance and practicality for the ultimate Super 911.

MTM RS5-R = Five Star! Ian Kuah investigates and explains how MTM goes about waking up the 2.9-litre V6 in the latest Audi RS5 F5…

Man and Machine Samuri still rattles a sabre Datsun has lost its tuning bits but wins championships. Words and photography Paul Hardiman.

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 993 Matt Roberts fulfilled his ambition of owning a classic Porsche after racing an outlandish 964 at the invitation of RWB legend, Akira Nakai. Words Dan Furr. Photography Dan Sherwood.

The devil of the details You might be aware of Forge Motorsport’s incredible Berg Cup-styled, 450bhp 20v-converted Mk1 Golf already. But get up close to this beast and things just get even more amazing... Words Paul Cowland. Photography Nick Williams.

Buyers’ Guide Fiat Barchetta what you need to know about owning a top end classic Forget the MX-5: Fiat’s two-seater sports car offers rarity, charm and its own unique driving experience. Should you consider buying one – and if so, what should you look for? Report by Richard Heseltine. Photography by Michael Ward.

Life Cycle The journey from care to neglect and back again for a Jensen SP. The life story of a Jensen SP This halo-model Jensen tested its first owner beyond the limit but it’s always been able to woo new ones, regardless of the condition it was in. Words Mike Taylor. Photography Neil Fraser.

495HP TURBO M3 Hardcore 2.5 S14-powered E30 Most people would have reservations about taking a genuine E30 M3 and radically altering it. But Joep Raijmakers isn’t most people… Words: Daniel Bevis. Photos: Ron Veth.