Bmw m5 (1988-95)

Buyers continue to stump up for restored minters – but barn-finds continue to surprise the experts too

ACA, KING’S LYNN. 14-15 JUNE

For its inaugural auction held during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend (p12), Broad Arrow’s 24-25 May event at the nearby Villa Erba estate produced a remarkable reflection of the show car

A dalliance with the Mercedes-Benz E53 gives us a chance to reassess where our affections really rest.

THE idea of halo cars is nothing new. Fast flagships have been around for decades, fuelling sales of mundane models as customers aspire to one day own something with an M, RS or AMG badge on the boot.

P38s are often seen as a challenging DIY-maintenance money pits but a well-chosen one can be a genuine pleasure to own – and, if you buy right, a bargain, too