Once snubbed by the establishment , Euro-Amercian hybrids are attracting ever-higher sales price.
The term ‘hybrid’ had an entirely different meaning before the advent of the Toyota Prius and other green-credential cars. Euro-American hybrids offered a more affordable (and reliable) way into GT ownership during the 1960s and ‘70s.
The concept first appeared in the 1930s, with the likes of Atalanta, Brough Superior, Lammas Graham and Railton taking American running gear and clothing it in home-market bodywork. The idea was repeated in the 1950s by Facel Vega and several years later when the likes of Bristol, De Tomaso, Gordon Keeble, Iso, Jensen and Monteverdi saw the value in clothing reliable American mechanicals in exotic bodywork.
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MG Beater
Add two cylinders and a fixed roof to a Spitfire and is the resultant GT6 as much a baby E-type as it is an MGB GT rival? We find out.
Jaguar XJ-S/XJS
You should always buy the best classic you can afford in order to avoid terrifying restoration costs, and some of the best XJSs come from overseas.
Last Chance Saloon
The Series VI was the Farina’s final hurrah before the newfangled 1800 ‘Landcrab’ took its place. Nick Larkin tries a mint survivor for size.
The Supercar From Stuttgart
It’s 40 years since the 928 first took Porsche into GT territory even beyond the 911, upping the marque’s game in both the performance and prestige stakes.
Minx Coincidence
Nick’s sadness about his 1960 Hillman Minx is made worse by a bizarre photographic coincidence.
'Proper' TVR Wins Over Classic Fans
Revival picked for sports car maker’s long-awaited comeback
British Fashion, Italian Flavour
There was so much more to see away from the race track. Richard Gunn Went off to find it
Treasure Trove Of UK Classics Unearthed
60 British motors heading for two auctions, most with no reserve!
Amazon Warrior's Rallying Call
Volvo will star at Wales Rally GB to mark 50 rallies since model’s last win
57% Of Carmakers Not Stripping Parts From Scrappage Victims
Complete cars being crushed puts tomorrow's classic spares at risk
