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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
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Model of the month
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Mick WALSH
Simon TAYLOR
Martin BUCKLEY
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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...