COUPES were big news in the seventies and eighties, but by the nineties the segment was shrinking fast, as car makers opted for hot hatches instead. Luckily for enthusiasts, Volkswagen did both, by se

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Tony bought this Zephyr for £15 in 1975 – but not to preserve it. Little did he know that it would become his show-stopping classic…

The ‘Beige Beast’ has become the pride of ...

‘When the owner came over to Italy and saw the finished car, we surprised him by having Valentino Balboni come and drive him in it. That was quite an experience for him, to have his freshly restored M