Quentin on why an AC, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini and, yes, a BL-built Jaguar should all be on the canny buyer’s radar.
‘When you look at the prices of Cobras and Aces the AC 428 still seems out of step with the market.’
I’ve tipped the 428 as a stellar investment before and time has proved me absolutely bang-on. Back in 2012 Bonhams knocked down a mint red 1969 coupé with 35k miles for £77k yet Hexagon Classics has recently sold a restored ’71 in silver for close to £300k. That’s a solid jump in four years but AC built only 80 428s – 51 coupés and 29 convertibles – so they’re actually more exclusive than a factory-built Ferrari Daytona Spider. Beautifully styled by Pietro Frua and good for 145mph with 60mph in less than six seconds, it deserves to be recognised as the sexiest Anglo-American hybrid of them all. Keith Moon owned one along with Rob Walker; and the first prototype, a rare alloy-bodied convertible, starred in early Avengers TV episodes.
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Willson's Smart Buy
Quentin on why an AC, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini and, yes, a BL-built Jaguar should all be on the canny buyer’s radar.
‘You Feel Like A Movie Star'
Darrin Alker loves how precisely his Lotus Esprit drives – so why on earth did he ask us to put him in a Ford Mustang for the day?
Problem Solved – Again
I reported a few months ago that the TR3 had finally recovered from its elusive sticky valve episode, caused by old fuel residue, and was running well. But as it turned out I spoke too soon. A glance underneath after a long run revealed oil drips, and when the clutch started slipping under hard acceleration shortly after that I blamed the front gearbox oil seal.
Jaguar XJR
Now’s the time to buy Jag’s supercharged four-door before they become expensive.
‘It's Like A Japanese Tardis'
Before buying an M635CSi, six-footer Steve Hough viewed several Datsun 240Zs, but never got to drive one. Today we put that right – and the first surprise is that there’s room inside to spare
Market Watch
Russ Smith not of rag-tops on the early MX-5 Triumph Herald convertible.
Cosmo-Politan
In a brave new era for the Japanese car industry, the Mazda Cosmo infused Euro-American styling with pioneering rotary power. Almost 50 years on, we take this rare UK example for a spin.
Alfetta GTV6 Has Room To Grow
The Giugiaro-penned fastback has risen sharply, but that’s not the end of the line.
Red Leader
It’s come a long way from its role as decorative PR attention seeker – this prototype Triumph went on to become a works competition car
