Articles about Classic Cars

A thing of beauty
We all have that one car that we really connect with. It doesn't matter how fast or powerful, how rare, or how popular it is. Regardless of what other people think about it, we feel like that specific car calls to
A true testament to the golden era of Mercedes-Benz
If there is one premium car brand that has the deepest roots here in the Philippines, it definitely has to be Mercedes-Benz, which can trace its introduction 75 years ago when businessman Charles Lee ventured to Stuttgart to secure the distribution
Welcome to the world of Art Racing
What if I told you there was a place in Japan where your wildest fantasies could be brought to life? Not that one. I'm talking about the one where the car in your garage looks as good as a 250 Testa
Updating the ’90s icon with 21st century performance
The Civic EG hatchback from the early- to mid-'90s has become a legend despite being Honda Cars Philippines' entry into the People's Car Program. The local version of the three-door variant only came with a 1.2-liter engine,
It was a meaningful gift from his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods
The most memorable car isn't always the oldest or the prettiest. It's one thing I wrote about when I was still new at Top Gear Philippines, and it still rings true on so many occasions.Take NBA superstar Karl-Anthony
Are classic 911s really worth the hype?
Maybe it was because the first one I saw had a surfboard on the roof. I'm not even sure how I saw it. My memory says there was a backdrop of Californian coast, which means six year old me definitely saw
And why he’s content with his old Range Rover and Jag
It's one of the biggest questions for gearheads the world over: Have cars already peaked? With new models persistently getting heavier, packing in more tech-including active safety assists-and massive touchscreens to contain it all, it often feels like things
They don’t make cars like this anymore
It's not often a segment becomes extinct. Sure, there are some classes that aren't as popular anymore, but they hang around in one form or another. But totally gone? Well, there's one we can think of.If you've
The latest member of the old-school club
Sometimes, we're in denial that a good chunk of the 2000s has been 20 years ago. Yes, that means cars that debuted in 2005 are now officially part of the old-school club. Feeling old yet, millennials?The latest car to
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Seiko has designed and produced three watches that allow you to wear a rally hero on your wrist. Sort of. Here are the new, limited-edition Prospex Speedtimers, which shed their modern cases to honor both the old Speedtimer and the Datsun
Meet the MST Ultimate
The good folk at MST are back at it with a souped-up Ford Escort, this time channelling their efforts toward a rally-themed Mk2. Looks proper. Dubbed the 'Ultimate', it'll get a Millington Diamond 2.7-liter nat-asp four-
Fewer than 140 units were built
Here's the plan: We get ourselves a Honda NSX-R and hold the world ransom for-dramatic pause and pinky finger to corner of mouth-one million dollars.Yep, Dr. Evil would certainly approve, because the NA2 Honda NSX is now
This E28 looks like it’s in excellent shape
Every now and then, the Marketplace Finds segment in our podcast makes it out of the studio and into...well, our website. What we mean is that we actually find a secondhand car for sale that's worthy enough of a feature
It was introduced in 1955
The Toyota Crown might now be widely available worldwide, but one can say that the executive sedan has a strong following worldwide. After all, it's the car the got the ball rolling for Toyota worldwide. Aside from the Land Cruiser, of
Each model has been categorised chronologically, by body type and series
Time to get your geek on: BMW has published an online catalog with info and pictures of no fewer than 424 different models from its history of carmaking.From a load of prewar stuff to the BMW 507 and the three-wheeling
by Cat Dow
A record for non-Evo Pajeros?
It's not the first time we've featured used Mitsubishi Pajero models for sale on the website. Most of the time, it's the Evolution models that fetch a strong price tag, and it's no surprise given its legendary status.
A great way to build your own J40
The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 isn't just an icon, it's a legend. It's the model that truly brought the revered Land Cruiser name to prominence. The 40 Series was produced for an astonishing 41 years with the last one
Time flies
2005 was a huge year for launches. We witnessed the debuts of great cars such as the groundbreaking fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the somewhat divisive third-generation Mazda MX-5, the return of the Dodge Charger, and the mighty Bugatti
It’s still wearing its original paint
If you listen to the Top Gear Philippines podcast often enough, then you're probably familiar with the Marketplace finds we pull out every once in a while. Well, we recently found another car for sale, but it's not from Facebook
The Bertone Classic range will start with the Autobianchi from 1969
Earlier this year, the Bertone brand was relaunched and its name was plastered onto a 1,109hp twin-turbo Lamborghini Huracán with a rather lovely new all-carbon body stuck on top. Clearly, that was just the start.The wonderful wedge
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