Victory at last

Few traditions in the car world are stronger than the relationship between Alfa Romeo and Zagato. From the 1920s on, some of the most beautiful (and, in racing, most successful) Alfa Romeos were bodie

The Spider had a continuous, 27-year production history, but for most of that time the cars were rarely seen in the UK and few were sold in right-hand drive. Motor magazine only tested the round-tail

Picture Ford’s Group A homologation specials from the 1980s and it’s no wonder the Sierra RS Cosworth springs to mind, especially given the RS500’s dominance in Touring Car racing. The Escort Mk3 gets

Year of manufacture 1998 Recorded mileage 138,005km Asking price £18,950 Vendor Montpellier Motorcars, Greet, Gloucestershire; 01242 304060; montpelliermotorcars.co.uk WHEN IT WAS NEW Price £17,920 Ma

This is the original, the vehicle from which the DNA for all subsequent cars developed. Patent number 37435 was filed by Carl Benz on 29 January 1886, fulfilling his dream of creating a purpose-built

American footballers have shoulders artificially enlarged by statement armour; tailors in Naples don’t use shoulder padding, preferring a more easy-going look, flattering the body rather than exaggera