Late last year I had the opportunity to drive two cars that had eluded me in my two decades in motoring journalism - the VW Golf VR6 and Opel Kadett 200t S. In both instances I walked away with a big smile on my face. Check out the video to see why.

It's almost time for the first SentiMETAL Gathering of the year in Cape Town, so if you own a cool classic car, remember to sign up. We look forward to hosting you!

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Purist petrolheads tend to look down on the SUV, often describing the rise in prominence of these bulky beasts as a mere fad. But for many these are the dream cars of today. Will that make them future classics?