Classic & Sports Car

Classic & Sports Car is the world's best-selling classic car magazine and the undisputed authority for all owners and enthusiasts. Whether your interest is Italian Exotica, British sports cars of the 1950s and 1960s or modern classics, every issue of Classic & Sports Car perfectly complements the sheer joy and nostalgia of owning a classic car.

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Classic & Sports Car • APRIL 2025 • VOLUME 44, NO 1

GODDESSES AND KÉGRESSES LIGHT UP PARIS • French brands pulled out all the stops for their home show as Rétromobile drew record crowds

THE C&SC TEAM’S RETRO FAVOURITES

C&SC HISTORY ON DEMAND

The hills are alive to the sound of historic racers

Hot-rod royalty in Pomona

Classic extravaganza brewed in Bremen

Le Mans star takes top gong

Moving artworks in the capital

Prancing Horses crowned at Florida Ferrari fest

Régie goes back to its roots

OBITUARY

Federation update

COLDCOMFORT, ITALIANSTYLE

Alfa scores Monte double

Vintageants see in the New Year in style

Debut winner in Yorkshire

Paddock profile

HUMBER’S HISTORY IS STILL A MYSTERY

THEMED TRIO FOR SALE

JUPITER SET TO RISE AGAIN

STORIED DELAGE NOW SEEKS A NEW OWNER

UNUSUAL AUSTIN EMERGES IN THE USA

A RARE MULE RESURFACES

RESTORED TR2 IS ALMOST READY

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MARK DAVIES • This mixed-media artist uses his unique creative style to create pop culture-inspired art that is full of surprises

Book of the month

Model of the month

Pick of the month

Tested this month

Mick WALSH

Simon TAYLOR

Martin BUCKLEY

Letter of the month

Pedant of the month

IN THE MAY ISSUE*

EXPLORING GOD’S OWN COUNTRY • Yorkshire’s Route YC offers a scenic homegrown road trip that’s readily accessible to much of the UK. Is a Mercedes 420SL the ideal classic for the job?

COME FLY WITH ME • Inspired by the radical Superfast concept cars, a special request to Enzo from a member of the Lancia family led to the creation of the dazzling Ferrari 250GT SWB Coupé Aerodinamico

RUST in PEACE • The unique beauty to be found in decay has inspired Dutchman Frans Mandigers to cherish, preserve and celebrate it with his patinated American classics

Proof of concept • Competition outings cemented Horstman’s early reputation, yet this Super Sports is the sole survivor of a near-forgotten legacy

Sporting chance • The Zagato-styled Rover 2000TCZ could have heralded a sleek, sporty P6 coupé to rival Alfa and Lancia, but sadly remained an alluring one-off

Quick and collect • Williams F1’s Heritage collection is a treasure trove, but, as Karun Chandhok explains, keeping the cars running is as important as protecting their legacy

Off-piste • When two American businessmen wanted a sporting estate car for skiing trips, they dreamed up their own. The elegantly angular Murena 429GT was the result

THE AMATEUR’S HOUR • This Climax-engined one-off was the result of one man’s efforts to beat Colin Chapman at his own game – and he wasn’t far wide of the mark

JOIN US FOR THE LE MANS CLASSIC READER RUN 3-7 JULY 2025 • Classic& Sports Car is pleased to once again partner with Motorsport Travel Destinations and is offering readers the chance to join the team for the 2025 Le Mans Classic

‘‘I was the flash one. Half the grandstands were rooting for me, while the other half were booing” • Barry Lee was the brash, sideways showman who forged a remarkably successful career in autocross, rallycross, rallying and beyond

THE LEGENDS...