The brand-new September issue of Classic & Sports Car hits the shelves in the UK today (16 August), and it’s bursting with incredible features ranging from a one-of-a-kind Aston Martin prototype through to the story of a Daimler SP250's resurrection. Here’s the full issue run-down.
Made-to-measure Muscle Cars
The turn of the millennium was an interesting time for big V8 roadsters, will several manufacturers producing svelte convertibles that packed a serious punch. Nearly 20 years on, and modern classics such as Jaguar’s XKR can be picked up for less than £10,000, with rivals from Mercedes – the SLK55 – and Maserati – the 4200 Spyder – costing not much more. Greg MacLeman picks a winner from three of the best British, Italian and German drop-tops of the modern classic age.
Rakish Rapide
That such a small team of ex-Rolls-Royce engineers, led by WO Bentley, could produce one of the world’s best cars in just two years is a truly remarkable feat, more so when you consider that two cars were later campaigned at Le Mans. Mick Walsh recounts the fascinating tale of the Lagonda Rapide – Britain’s finest pre-war car.
