Classic Car Buyer #837 15th July 2026

This issue explores nine classics that looked like hatchbacks but actually concealed conventional boots, revealing some of the motor industry’s most deceptive designs. A run-out Ford Sierra Azura is tested more than three decades after production ended, while the refined Rover 600 takes on rival executive models from Germany. The comprehensive buying guide covers the dependable and versatile Mercedes W124, a modern classic renowned for its durability and engineering quality. Market analysis follows the long-running Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget family, and an event report visits the Stars & Stripes American car show. News on proposed emissions rules, auctions, archive photography and classics for sale complete the issue.