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Buying guides, histories and ownership advice for the classic and collectable cars we love, from Tony and The CCI Company.
May 21, 2026
The Mk1 Mini Cooper S: Giant-Killing History and What to Check Today
The Mk1 Mini Cooper S story, from Bathurst 1966 and Monte Carlo to the 1275 A-series, plus what to check on authenticity, corrosion and restoration costs.
April 17, 2026
1962 Daimler Dart SP250 – The under-the-radar British V8 roadster
The 1962 Daimler Dart SP250: a rare British roadster with a fibreglass body and a 2.5 litre Hemi-head V8. Its history, driving feel and why collectors want one.
March 16, 2026
Buying a Porsche 997 Carrera S: 997.1 vs 997.2, IMS and Bore Scoring
A Porsche 997 Carrera S buyer's guide: hydraulic steering, the 3.8 flat-six, 997.1 vs 997.2 differences, and how to check for IMS and bore scoring issues.
February 23, 2026
Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible History: From 5.3 to 6.0 Litres
How the Jaguar XJS V12 convertible evolved from the 1988 5.3 litre to the final 6.0 litre, how they differ, and what separates a good example.
January 21, 2026
The Porsche 911 SC: History, Driving Character and What to Check
What SC stands for, how the 911 SC saved the 911, what the air-cooled flat-six is like to drive, and what to check before owning one: studs, rust, history.
November 24, 2025
The SL55 AMG F1 Edition Explained: Mercedes’ Safety Car Performance Pack
What is the Mercedes SL55 AMG F1 Edition? How the 030 F1 Performance Pack differs from a standard R230 SL55, its safety car link and how rare it is.
September 26, 2025
The Ferrari 348 TS: History, Driving Character and Collectability
The Ferrari 348 TS explained: its Testarossa-inspired design, gated manual, analogue driving feel and why collectors now see it as a key 1990s Ferrari.
September 23, 2025
The Porsche 914 Story: The Mid-Engine Porsche That Paved the Way
The Porsche 914 story: the Porsche-VW project, mid-engine balance, its Boxster and Cayman legacy, and the factory restoration for Porsche's 70th year.
July 28, 2025
The Jack Barclay Continental R: History of a Ten-Car Bentley
The story of the Bentley Continental R Jack Barclay Edition: the Mayfair dealer behind it, Mulliner Park Ward's changes and why only ten were built.