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15/10/2026

He sold it, regretted it, then spent 12 years trying to buy it back. Some cars just get under your skin.

This genuine BMW E30 M3 has come a long way from its original form, starting with a knackered original engine and a 330bhp Rover V8 swap. Today, it's packing a 6.2-litre Chevy LS3 V8 producing 540bhp and 519lb-ft — all wrapped up in that iconic Jägermeister-inspired livery. 🧡

Wayne first featured in PPC Mag more than 20 years ago, and he's still finding ways to make this M3 even better.

You have to be a brave man to chop a genuine M3, but in this case, is the LS3 a rather sensible option?

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12/10/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1974 Porsche 911 S ST Evocation

This 1974 911 S started life as a North American-market car, but its transformation into an ST Evocation took it a long way from standard.

The project began in 2006, when Porsche enthusiast David White enlisted the help of Matjaz Novak, an ex-Porsche racing engineer, to create something rather special. The car was stripped back, many of its panels replaced with lightweight Kevlar or carbon fibre, and the bodywork refinished in unmistakable Viper Green.

Under the rear lid, the original engine made way for a fully rebuilt 3.6-litre 964 unit, now running Jenvey throttle bodies and OMEX electronic ignition. Power goes through a close-ratio G50 gearbox with a quick-shift mechanism and ZF limited-slip differential.

The rest of the package follows the same logic. Upgraded brakes and suspension, genuine 16-inch Fuchs wheels, bonnet-mounted driving lights and a bespoke exhaust give the car a purposeful stance, while a Heigo FIA-approved roll cage, Bilstein bucket seats, Schroth harnesses and a Momo steering wheel set the tone inside.

This captures the character of Porsche's legendary ST competition cars and pairs it with carefully chosen modern engineering.

Built with serious intent, this is a 911 for someone who wants to get behind the wheel and enjoy every bit of it.

Available now with Autostorico Partners LLP.

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08/10/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2001 BMW M5

There’s a reason the E39 M5 remains one of BMW’s most celebrated M cars. A naturally aspirated V8, a six-speed manual and a beautifully balanced chassis, all wrapped up in a saloon that looks understated by today’s standards.

This 2001 example, finished in Le Mans Blue Metallic over black Nappa leather, makes a particularly compelling case for the original formula.

Under the bonnet sits BMW’s 4.9-litre S62 V8, delivering 400bhp to the rear wheels through that all-important six-speed manual gearbox. No turbos, no hybrid assistance — just a high-revving V8 and a proper manual connection.

First registered in June 2001, this M5 has covered just over 95,000 miles with only two registered keepers, the current owner having cared for it since 2016.

The service book contains 14 stamps, including a full run of BMW main-dealer servicing in its early years, followed by maintenance with respected specialists. A £7,500 refresh in 2024 addressed the sills, rear quarter panels and differential, while recent maintenance has included suspension, brakes and other age-related essentials.

Inside, the black Nappa leather sports seats remain in excellent condition, joined by the original BMW audio system, factory-fitted equipment and an immaculate Anthracite headlining. The original leather steering wheel is included, too, should you prefer to return the cabin to its standard specification.

The colour, Le Mans Blue suits the E39 beautifully, particularly against the correct Shadow Chrome 18-inch wheels and factory spoiler delete.

A sweet spot where modern performance meets old-school character. Fast, understated and rewarding to drive, it needs very little explaining to anyone who remembers when BMW’s M division built its reputation on cars like this.

A proper M car, available now with 4 Star Classics - Premium Classic and Sports Car Sales.

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06/10/2026

There are only two of these Maestro vans left on the road… and this one has 175bhp.

Starting life as a humble Maestro van, this one now has the complete powertrain from an MG Maestro Turbo - turning one of Austin Rover's more unlikely commercial vehicles into something considerably more interesting.

Rare, practical and properly rapid. What's not to like?

Catch more of this brilliant bit of British engineering on the PPC Mag YouTube channel now.

04/10/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2019 Aston Martin Rapide AMR

There’s something wonderfully irrational about the Rapide AMR.

Take a beautifully proportioned four-door GT, give it a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12, turn the dial up to 603bhp, fit 21-inch wheels, carbon-fibre aero and a louder exhaust, and you end up with something that feels rather more special than a family car has any right to.

The AMR was Aston Martin’s final and most focused take on the Rapide, drawing technology and character from the Vantage GT12 while retaining the four-seat layout that made the Rapide so unusual in the first place.

Only 188 Rapide AMRs were ultimately built worldwide, with just 47 delivered to the UK. This is one of those 47, finished in a particularly understated specification and showing 22,400 miles.

Underneath that long bonnet sits the naturally aspirated V12 producing 603PS and 630Nm, driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic. It will reach 60mph in just 4.2 seconds and carry on to 205mph.

The AMR sits lower than a standard Rapide S, with reworked adaptive dampers, carbon-fibre aerodynamic additions and huge carbon-ceramic brakes. The 21-inch wheels were also the largest ever fitted to an Aston Martin at the time.

Inside, the Rapide's four individual seats remain, but the cabin gets the AMR treatment with Alcantara, carbon fibre and plenty of sporting detail.

It isn't trying to be a practical super-saloon in the mould of everything that followed. It's a huge, naturally aspirated V12 Aston Martin that happens to have four proper seats.

Completely unnecessary and rather wonderful.

Available now with Hilton and Moss.

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30/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1956 Land Rover Series I 88

There are plenty of restored Landys, but not all have been restored with restraint.

This 1956 Series I 88" is a particularly good example of the latter.

The bodywork has been deliberately left with its wonderfully weathered patina, but underneath it sits a comprehensively rebuilt car. In 2018/19, the body was removed and the chassis and structural components were restored under the care of Land Rover specialist and collector Mike Rivett.

Rather than covering everything in fresh paint, a patinated body was fitted back onto the restored chassis. The result is a Series I that looks like it has lived a life, while having the mechanical and structural foundations to keep doing so.

The correct 2-litre petrol engine was rebuilt by Meridian Engine Services, with the original gearbox and transfer case also fully rebuilt. Since then, it has been properly used and maintained, including regular servicing and oil changes every 500 miles.

There are a few sympathetic upgrades too. Modernised ignition and engine ancillaries improve reliability, while a new braided wiring loom takes some of the worry out of using an almost 70-year-old Landy.

Inside, it's much the same story. Renewed Exmoor Green seats, a restored original steering wheel and a wonderfully simple cabin that hasn't been turned into something it isn't.

It's also been driven rather than simply displayed, covering around 1,000 miles a year since restoration. And that, really, is the appeal.

A Series I should feel mechanical, slow, noisy and slightly agricultural. It should make you work for every mile. This one simply has the added reassurance of a restored chassis, rebuilt mechanicals and more than £40,000 of previous investment behind it.

Available now with The Motoring Hall.

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27/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1995 Toyota Supra Mk4 Twin Turbo

The Supra became an icon partly because of what it was capable of.

This one is rather more interesting for what hasn't been done to it.

A genuine UK-supplied Twin Turbo manual, this 1995 Supra has remained almost entirely in its original factory specification for more than 30 years. Black over cream leather, the original 17-inch alloys, factory aero and, most importantly, the six-speed manual gearbox.

Under the bonnet sits the legendary 3-litre 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo straight-six, still running its original boost, exhaust and both catalytic converters. No big-power conversion, no aftermarket engine management, no modified suspension. Just the car as Toyota intended.

The history is equally impressive. First registered in February 1995 and sold through Linn Toyota, it has covered around 82,000 miles with six owners. The original service book contains 30 entries, 28 of them from Toyota main dealers, supported by a substantial collection of invoices and MOT certificates.

It's also remarkably well preserved. The car has reportedly spent the last three ownerships garaged away from the elements, retaining its original interior, factory stereo, correct footwell mats and even the original leather Supra document pouch and book pack.

The final piece of the puzzle? That all-important third pedal.

UK-supplied, Twin Turbo, six-speed manual, 82,000 miles and almost completely untouched.

The word ‘unicorn’ gets thrown around a lot in the classic car world. For a Mk4 Supra like this, it might actually be justified.

Available now with 4 Star Classics - Premium Classic and Sports Car Sales .

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25/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1974 Aston Martin V8 Lagonda Series One

Chassis 12003 is the actual Aston Martin Lagonda V8 displayed on the factory stand at the 1974 Earls Court London Motor Show - and one of just seven Series One examples ever built.

Based on the AM V8, the Lagonda stretched the wheelbase and added four-door coachwork to create Aston Martin's answer to the ultimate British luxury saloon. At £14,040, it was priced above a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and almost 25% more than a standard AM V8.

The timing wasn't ideal. The oil crisis arrived just as Aston Martin was trying to establish this extravagant new model, and production stopped after just seven cars.

Chassis 12003 was the third of those seven, originally finished in Tourmaline Blue with Off White hides. It went on to become a well-known concours car in the 1980s before joining the collection of Simon Draper in 1991, with R.S. Williams subsequently rebuilding the engine to 7-litre specification.

Later acquired by Aston Martin Chairman Dr Ulrich Bez on behalf of the factory, the car remained with Aston Martin until 2017 before passing to its current owner.

Since then, it has covered just around 3,800 miles, received a further repaint by Spraytec in 2022 and was awarded Class Honours at the 2023 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court.

Today, 12003 remains an extraordinary piece of Aston Martin history. A hand-built V8, four doors, immense presence and a production run of just seven cars - with the added distinction of having been the car Aston Martin chose to put under the lights at Earls Court in 1974.

Rare is an overused word. Seven cars makes it rather easier to justify.

Available now with Dylan Miles Ltd.

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23/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1972 De Tomaso Pantera Group 4/5.

A Pantera tends to turn heads, and this one certainly catches the eye.

Chassis 2343 is one of just 14 factory-built De Tomaso Pantera Group 4 cars - and the only one to be upgraded by the factory itself to Group 5 specification.

Built for the 1972 season, 2343 was sold new to Italian racer Vincenzo ‘Pooky’ Cazzago and immediately put to work in European GT and World Sportscar Championship competition. It raced at Monza, Montlhéry and Imola, and was entered for the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours, although it ultimately fell just short of qualifying for the race.

In 1973, the Pantera passed to Gianpiero Moretti, founder of MOMO, who campaigned it in the World Sportscar Championship and Italian GT racing. Moretti's yellow and black MOMO Racing Team livery is now part of the car's history.

Then came 1976.

With Group 5 regulations opening up the possibilities for development, 2343 returned to the De Tomaso factory for a serious transformation. The bodywork was widened and re-profiled, BBS wheels fitted, the brakes upgraded and weight removed, while a Gurney-Weslake-headed Ford V8 and Hewland LG500 gearbox turned it into something considerably more serious.

It became the only factory Group 5 Pantera.

Today, 2343 remains in that unique Group 5 specification, with a Peter Knight-built Gurney-Weslake V8 producing around 500bhp and more than 500 lb-ft, plus a spare engine and an extensive collection of original and race-ready spares.

It has since been restored for historic racing and campaigned extensively, including at the Le Mans Classic, Tour Britannia and Masters events. FIA HTPs are valid to December 2033 and, remarkably for something this extreme, it remains UK road-registered.

Rare, brutal and built to be driven. No compromise.

Available now with Mitchell Curated.

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21/09/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2010 Maserati GranTurismo MC Trofeo GT4

What if you could put a genuine Maserati race car in your garage, then also drive it to work, the shops or the pub?

This is one option.

One of just 42 factory-built Maserati MC Trofeo works cars, this example is number four and was originally campaigned in the MC Trofeo one-make series before being converted to GT4 specification.

It competed in four of the six rounds of the series, racing at Paul Ricard, the Red Bull Ring, Virginia International Raceway and, finally, Abu Dhabi for the series finale in December 2015.

Underneath that rather striking GranTurismo bodywork is a serious piece of kit. The naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 now produces around 506bhp, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed automated manual transmission.

The spec sheet is full on race car. Fixed-damper suspension, uprated anti-roll bars, 380mm front brakes, a bladder fuel tank, FIA roll cage, six-point harnesses, fire suppression, AP Racing pedal set, carbon-fibre interior panels and a full flat-floor aero package with splitter, diffuser and canards.

There’s even Plexiglass in place of the usual windows and 18-inch wheels measuring a rather serious 11 inches at the front and 13 at the rear.

And then someone decided it should be road legal.

After its competition career, the car was converted for UK road use by Stuart Winterton, with the necessary mechanical and emissions modifications carried out before it was finally registered in December 2019.

Finished in a Matt Blue wrap over its original white paint, it's an intriguing combination of race-bred engineering and Italian grand touring design - and is believed to be the only road-registered MC Trofeo GT4 of its kind.

Available now with Scuderia Prestige Automobile.

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