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Silver Jensen Interceptor Mk III front three-quarter view.GuideMatching numbers on classic cars: explainedLearn what matching numbers means on a classic car, which components can match, how to verify the claim and why it does not prove complete originality. Published 09/09/2026TMJC Editorial 7.2 V8
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Silver 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) Targa 4 GTS front three-quarter view.GuidePorsche 991.2 Targa 4 GTS: standard vs optional9 Sept 2026Shark Blue 2022 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 in a front three-quarter view.GuidePorsche 992.1 GT3 options: buckets, PCCB and lift9 Sept 2026GuideHonda Integra Type R DC2: UK vs JDM explained9 Sept 2026GuideAston Martin V8 Oscar India: what does it mean?9 Sept 2026GuideMazda MX-5 Mk1 1.8iS: what did the S mean?9 Sept 2026Dark grey MINI GP2 (R56) front three-quarter view.GuideLow-mileage classic car buying guide: what to check9 Sept 2026Dark green BMW 328i (E36) Manual Convertible in a front three-quarter view.GuideBMW E36 328i Nikasil: what buyers should check9 Sept 2026Green Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Restomod in a wide front three-quarter view.GuideVolkswagen Karmann Ghia restomod: what should you check?9 Sept 2026Blue Datsun 240Z Restomod front three-quarter view.GuideDatsun 240Z restomod buying guide: what to check9 Sept 2026Silver Porsche 911 (996) Turbo X50 Pack in a front three-quarter view.GuidePorsche 996 Turbo X50: how to verify the factory power kit9 Sept 2026Dark grey MINI GP2 (R56) front three-quarter view.GuideMINI R56 N14 vs N18: how to identify your engine9 Sept 2026