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Life Begins At 44
If you see one of Arctic Trucks’ builds on a British road, odds-on it’s an Isuzu D-Max on 35” tyres. But the Icelandic company built its reputation on far bigger things – of which this mighty Toyota Hilux AT44 is a spectacular example
Skin Deep
Scott Whitmore raced Mini Stox from the age of 10 and bought his first road Mini at 14. He already knew he was going to work in car body restoration. Just as well really...
Master Class
Back when concours restos were on the fringe of the mainstream scene, Roy Gudge joined a small band of visionaries who made their Mini Coopers better than new. He tells us about his stunning twice-restored 998cc Mk2 Cooper.
A Lifetime's Achievement
After a life spent in the Land Rover business, David Bowyer thought he’d put his expertise to use and finally get round to doing a project he’d always promised himself. It’s been well worth the wait…
Swede spot
Once all-Volvo, the D&M Jones crew are now familiarising themselves with a trio of new Scania XT tippers. Which Scandinavian do they favour?
Tag team
From chequered flags to manual tags! When truck racing champ Luke Garrett specced these two new Daf XFs, he knew exactly what he wanted
Baghdad or bust! Part 2
Here is Part 2 of the recollections of the intrepid drivers and their Volvos, largely F88/F89s or, later, F10/F12s,who participated in the legendary Middle East runs of the ’70s and ’80s
The Incredible ULK
It had turned green, had an appropriate number plate and did something quite remarkable - what else were we going to call the new Retro Cars project car?
They Rebadged It, You Fool!
40 years ago, the UK waited with baited breath for the ‘British Car to Beat the World’. 20 years ago, Rover dealers were still trying to boot the last ones out of their showrooms. Ahead of its 40th birthday, we put the first and last Metros head-to-head
One Saved - On To The Next…
After last month’s mechanical woes, we’ve finally finished our MG ZS project car. Here’s our final instalment, followed by an all-new project
Reverting To Type
The S-TYPE was a huge car for Jaguar; the first model developed from the ground-up under Ford’s stewardship and its first mid-size executive car since the Mk2. Two decades on, how does it fare as a classic?
Knightsbridge Or Kensington?
Tempted by the Metro’s swansong? Here are two virtually unused examples for sale at the same dealership
Yorkshire Plodding
Take an ex-military 350 single with good tyres, great suspension and an electric leg, and make tracks for some of the most scenic green-lanes in England. Martin Peacock enjoys a delightful day in the Dales
Used & Classic
When rebuilding bikes feels more like a chore than a happy hobby, it’s time to stop taking things so seriously and return to your roots. AndrewSmith got his bike-building mojo backwith an Eastern European two-stroke…
Triple Knockers
It would seem that vintage motorcycles are indeed a bit like London buses. You wait for ages for one to appear…and then three materialised, all at once. Odgie explores one man’s adventures with a trio of cammy singles.
Purists - Look Away Now!
A friend in need needs help indeed. Richard Negus has just such a friend, and solved his affliction…
Ollie's Odd Jobs
If you want a motorcycle with too much power, next to no suspension, no lights and lousy brakes, you'd buy a 1920s flat-tanker, right? Our man Ollie uncovers a more modern option...
Café Commando
What do you get if you shoe-horn a 750 Commando engine into a featherbed frame that once housed a 350 single? Henry Gregson explains…
Built To Last
Three old friends, two neglected old bikes. Steven Troupe brings a couple of single-cam Honda 750s back to life – and then gets to ride them…
It's Easy As LNG
Our editor goes tramping for a week in an unusual Volvo: a gas-powered 4x2 FH
Irish ayes
Irish owner-operator Daire Maher loves his trucks – his prizewinning Scania S650 is outstanding – but he makes sure he gets the balance right between work and home life
Retro Rental
If you were a conversion business contemplating building a Camper to hire out, you might play it safe and keep things simple. Dan Parker at DUB Buses, however, isn’t your average company boss…
The Tea Break Is Over
Richie is living the dream, or at least dreaming of living in something over than his LT Van…
The Art Of Balance
Someone wise once said, “It’s 10% about what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it.” When Dan Fairbrother found out he was going to be a dad, his reaction was to take his Van along for the ride Words
Clean Machine
Ian gets his Multivan’s interior looking (almost) like new again
Busfest Or Bust
It’s time to pack the Van and set off for the Malvern Hills for the UK’s biggest VW Camper gathering
Boss Van
When Matt Brooks made the decision to buy his boss’ old T4, he had a lot to learn. Then he met Scarface Lowriders…
The Right Stuff
There are many ways to build a Mk2, but for Jake Swann there’s only one...
Interior Design
With the RS500 up and running, Paul turns his attention to finishing off the cabin…
Twice Bitten
It took two attempts, but Dave Caley finally made this year’s Unveiling with his incredible 100E — and he’s not shy about using it.