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Bangernomics Why We Saved This Doomed 1995 Renault Clio Mk1

Why We Saved This Doomed 1995 Renault Clio Mk1

You may deem the first-generation Renault Clio unworthy of your time – but if you delve in, you’ll find even the basic model offers substantial merit – which is why our Editor bought one. Although there is a more heartfelt reason...
By Calum Brown May 13 2019
Bangernomics This Unloved 1980s Volvo Is Gearing Up For A Comeback

This Unloved 1980s Volvo Is Gearing Up For A Comeback

As saloons from the 1980s find favour with new enthusiasts, there's one forgotten model that's slowly emerging as a solid and dependable classic - the Volvo 440
By Calum Brown May 12 2019
Bangernomics Is It Time To Love America's AMC Pacer?

Is It Time To Love America's AMC Pacer?

Open your heart to an underdog. The AMC Pacer may have a face only its mother could love, but there is far more under the skin with this fantastic slice of everyday Americana.
By Calum Brown May 04 2019
Bangernomics We've Bought The 'Worst Car In The World' – An Austin Allegro!

We've Bought The 'Worst Car In The World' – An Austin Allegro!

Lampooned and ignored, the humble Austin Allegro hides substantial merit underneath a sordid reputation. Our Editor took the plunge to prove it's not all doom and breakdowns
By Calum Brown May 03 2019
Bangernomics Cheap classic Minis – should you do it?

Cheap classic Minis – should you do it?

Not all old Minis cost the earth, but should you take the plunge with a budget car? Our long-suffering but dedicated resident Brit enthusiast says 'yes'...
By Calum Brown May 02 2019
Celebrating Land Rover's Unloved Range Rover P38a

Celebrating Land Rover's Unloved Range Rover P38a

It's World Land Rover Day! To mark the occasion, we take a look at the criminally underated Range Rover P38a. Motorious' own workhorse, in fact.
By Calum Brown Apr 30 2019
These Affordable Luxury Classics Will Improve Your Life

These Affordable Luxury Classics Will Improve Your Life

United in economic standing during fierce financial times, Motorious discovers how these cheap saloons allow opulence far beyond their current price tags
By Gillian Carmoodie Apr 27 2019
Bangernomics Trading Up: Meet Our Terrible, Terrible 1997 Ford Contour

Trading Up: Meet Our Terrible, Terrible 1997 Ford Contour

There is a method in the madness of purchasing this 1997 Ford Mondeo/Contour. Welcome to a new series of articles with a difference!
By Calum Brown Apr 20 2019
Bangernomics Why The Rover 800 Coupé Is Britain's Greatest Underrated Classic

Why The Rover 800 Coupé Is Britain's Greatest Underrated Classic

Once a vision of cheap failure, the 2.0-liter 800 Coupé has struggled to gain merit in a crowded classic market. Here’s why it deserves some attention
By Calum Brown Mar 07 2019
Can You Go Endurance Rallying In A $500 Jaguar XJ40?

Can You Go Endurance Rallying In A $500 Jaguar XJ40?

As our editor’s $500 Jaguar XJ40 clearly hadn’t suffered enough already, we then subjected the British 200hp saloon to a European rally with a difference - Ben Coombs' Pub2Pub expedition. Here's what happened
By Calum Brown Feb 23 2019
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