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What do you get when two World Championship-winning co-drivers, one championship-winning car and the mechanic who originally built it come together? A spectacular restoration, that’s what!

The Bugatti Trust Museum has announced it will reopen on May 17 with an exhibition dedicated to the Bugatti Type 13 Brescia. The exhibition will tell the story of how the famous race became synonymous with one of Bugatti’s most successful models, and how significant figures such as Ernst Friderich contributed to its success.

The RML Short Wheelbase is a modern interpretation of Ferrari’s legendary 250GT, and is designed to fuse modern-day comfort and technology with the allure of classic 1960s design language.

Over 110 rare cars spanning from the pre-war era to modern day will be offered at this year’s Amelia Island auction, half of them with no reserve. Bonhams will offer the cars alongside a supporting cast of automobilia, including artwork, bronzes, books and children’s cars.

Bristol Cars could be back from the dead thanks to the efforts of Jason Wharton’s company, Bristol Manufacturing Limited. The company aims to make Bristol Cars Britain’s leading EV manufacturer by 2026. But first, eight V8-powered continuation models will mark the end of the company’s time as a manufacturer of combustion-powered vehicles.

Are continuation cars such as the Jaguar XKSS and D-type, the Blower Bentley and the planned Bizzarrini a good or bad thing for the classic car world? Here are a selection of your views

Mitsubishi’s own Lancer Evolution VI TME was sold from company’s heritage fleet for a record-breaking sum as the Japanese manufacturer puts its exit from UK shores into motion.

The organisers of this year’s Bernina Gran Turismo hillclimb have taken steps to resurrect the St Moritz Speed Week events that took place in 1929 and 1930, with the inclusion of the Kilometre Race and Motorsport Revival Concours events.

Britain’s famous 1960s coachbuilding firm Radford is set to return with the help of Lotus Engineering. The company’s new car will be its first since 1966, and it will be dynamically honed by Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button.