21 classic car myths busted
- 6th February 2023
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- Posted by Ruth Vant
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Do you know the truth behind these classic fibs?
The classic car world is full of porkies, and no, we’re not talking about 911Ts masquerading as rare RS models.
Image: ©BMW
From the E-type’s headline-grabbing 150mph top speed and the claim that the BMW M5 invented the supersaloon, to the story about Mercedes stripping the paint from its Grand Prix cars to meet a weight limit on race day, we’ve heard dozens of fibs over the years.
We’ve collected 21 classic misconceptions here, but perhaps you can think of a classic car myth we’ve missed!
