For a limited time, explore the rich history of automobiles with FREE access to the Autocar digital archive!

This incredible resource boasts over 6,200 magazines dating back to 1895, offering a fascinating journey through the evolution of cars.

Don’t miss out! This free access expires at 5pm BST on September 24th.

Sign up here and you can browse through more than 6200 magazine issues, spanning from 1895 to the present day.

Autocar digital archive – 129 years of motoring

  • 2 November 1895 – The first public demonstration of cars in Britain is held and Autocar begins.
  • 13 April 1928 – Autocar invents the road test, its first subject the hugely influential Austin Seven.
  • 10 February 1939 – Germany unveils the Volkswagen, whose maker will in time become a global force.
  • 28 August 1959 – The Mini, an “incredible new breed of small car”, arrives and “gladdens many hearts”.
  • 24 March 1961 – The Geneva Motorshow, in which the E-Type was unveiled.
  • 24 June 1966 – Ford breaks Ferrari’s domination at Le Mans in the golden age of sports-car racing.
  • 17 July 1976 – The arrival of the Ford Fiesta, for decades to come Britain’s favourite car.
  • 14 October 1987 – We meet the Ferrari F40, Enzo’s last car and an era-defining wonder.
  • 4 September 1996 – Our first drive of the Boxster, the sports car that will save Porsche.
  • 30 May 2007 – We pit the Bugatti Veyron against rivals in the fastest ever group test.

This is your chance to explore automotive history like never before!


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