Classics World

Each issue is packed with the best down-to-earth advice, useful specialist information and news based on realistically priced classic cars, which will inspire you to buy, repair and restore your own classic cars. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

Classics World

Editorial

WINNERS AND LOSERS • GOT A STORY TO SHARE? EMAIL IT TO CLASSICS.ED@KELSEY.CO.UK OR POST IT TO CLASSICS WORLD NEWSDESK, KELSEY MEDIA, THE GRANARY, DOWNS COURT, YALDING HILL, YALDING ME18 6AL

HISTORIC MGS ARRIVE AT BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM

RACE RETRO EXPANDS FOR 2024

OSAMU SUZUKI HONOURED • GOT A STORY TO SHARE? EMAIL IT TO CLASSICS.ED@KELSEY.CO.UK OR POST IT TO CLASSICS WORLD NEWSDESK, KELSEY MEDIA, THE GRANARY, DOWNS COURT, YALDING HILL, YALDING ME18 6AL

MINI REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

PRODUCTS

CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE CAR ENTHUSIAST 1960-1962

HEATER TAP

CHANGE OF PACE

IAIN AYRE ENJOY THE RIDE • BIO: Iain Ayre's automotive enthusiasms span everything from Minis to Bentleys. He has prototyped several car designs without commercial success, and has written 18 books on random motoring subjects. He continues to avoid getting a proper job.

PHIL WHITE THE MOTORING FUTURE • BIO: Phil White's first job, at 15, involved restoring classic cars. A decade later he began writing about them in magazines. 35 years on, he's still at it. He plans to grow up at some point, but in the meantime climbing rocks, running, cycling and, you know, writing about classic cars, seem to get in the way.

ROBIN FLETCHER CARS BUILT TO LAST • BIO: Welcome to journalist and editor Robin Fletcher, who is our newest columnist. Robin has never worked in the motor trade, but he loves cars, has driven in 12 different countries and once changed the front brake pads on his first Metro.

DESIGNED FOR MODERN MAN • David Gianessi's Peugeot 504 Ti is the sort of classic car more frequently glimpsed in French films of the 1970s than on the mean streets of East Cheam. It is also one of the finest sporting saloons of its era, blending comfort, elegance and a certain savoir-faire.

MIDGET JONES • Steve and Jane Jones have owned their Midget for 32 years, making it a huge part of their family. It has also introduced them to lots of new friends…

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! • James Goulding's Skoda Estelle draws gasps of amazement wherever it goes. Well, it does once people realise that there's rather more to this car than initially meets the eye! James explains the story behind his one-off limousine.

IN THE BEGINNING… • Michael Dacre owns the oldest Triumph car in the world, the only surviving 10/20 model from the very first year of production. Built in June 1923, his amazing car is now 100 years old. Here Michael tells the story behind it, and the reason why it still looks so good.

ROVER ON A ROAD TRIP • The former Classics World project Rover P4 is loaded up and pointed south on a road trip to Angoulême. Naturally, it rose magnificently to the challenge.

A CHARISMATIC CLASSIC • The Morris Marina was a no-nonsense design for no-nonsense buyers. The Coupé added an extra dash of style to the basic mix, but what is it like to drive?

Alan Denne Bodywork maestro

One shiny car and one major project!

Alex Zeller Contributor

Soggy spheres and composted leaves

Iain Ayre Contributor

Fuel anxiety and the Power Big Meet

Peter Simpson Contributor

The senior member of the fleet

Will Holman Contributor

A moving target that doesn't move!

MORRIS TRAVELLER PROJECT • Peter Simpson shows us how to make a front door fit, and the correct way of building it up.

FIAT 500 PROJECT •...