Not all exotics today - these appeal greatly, though in entirely different ways. Juxtaposition hasn’t helped here, though.

This day in 2016 I managed to get to the Goodwood FOS and these two Astras caught my attention! Sadly no FOS this year. Modern Classics #Youngtimer

For when you simply must get to Cascais as quickly and as elegantly as a 7.3-litre V12 will easily allow... terrible pics, sadly. I found this offer on AutoScout24. #r129 #amg #mercedesbenz autoscout24.com/offers/mercede…

And the ‘other’ car from today, the lovely Alfa Romeo GTV Cup. Stunning, isn’t it?

Here’s the next issue of Modern Classics - with everything from an Opel Manta GT/E to a Maserati Ghibli Cup. It’ll be available to purchase from Wednesday.

The new issue of Modern Classics is out now! 2021’s Clever Money Buys, plus Maserati Ghibli Cup, Honda Integra Type R DC5 vs Vauxhall Astra 888, Opel Manta GT/E and Fiat Barchetta. Jonny Smith joins the team, alongside Tiff Needell 🏁 and @Keith_Adams___ .

In issue 50 Nathan Chadwick mentioned a 404bhp Alfa Romeo Mito. Well here’s a video of the Alfaworkshop machine in action for the first time since lockdown. Shifts a bit, doesn’t it? youtu.be/SoaS9fZLK8w

This stunning 159 TBi was featured in Modern Classics a while ago and is now looking for a new home 😀 bit.ly/2Asdyk4 #AlfaRomeo

Just a tiny reminder that the latest issue of Modern Classics is out now - as picked up from one my favourite shops MagazineHeaven

Today’s office...

The SZ fan club has arrived.

Early morning temptations 1. This has the makings of a bargain at no reserve... Historics Auctions historics.co.uk/buying/auction…

Early morning temptations 2. An early silver 500SL with gingercators = perfection. Historics Auctions historics.co.uk/buying/auction…

The last issue of Modern Classics magazine should be with UK subscribers over the weekend, and on newsstands on Wednesday. Some supermarkets have pulled it from their listings already - thanks guys (!) - so support independent newsagents or buy online via greatmagazines.co.uk

*rubs hands with glee* 🤗

Editorial team signing off - once again, thanks to all our contributors, advertisers and, most of all, our readers. Here’s something to remember us by... Modern Classics 2015-2020

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