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

BARN FIND COLLECTION • After being hidden for decades, more than 200 classic cars have been discovered locked away in a remote South African barn and put up for sale.

PRODUCTS

A HEREFORD THEN AND NOW

CARS I HAVE OWNED

THE MK1 VAUXHALL ASTRAS

IAIN AYRE MARCOS DECISION TIME

PHIL WHITE THE STAR’S THE CAR

ROBIN FLETCHER TWO DIFFERENT JAGS

SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT • We are honoured to take Ryan Gardner’s 1959 Renault Frégate for its first public journey post-refurbishment. It is a car that clearly impresses the residents of Worthing, even if many have no idea what it is. This is understandable as even few French motorists would now recognise Renault’s first large car post-war.

CHANGING AND CHARGING • When David Halliday found himself with a broken MGA and a spare supercharged B-series engine on his hands, there was only one way things were going to end…

EXTRA SPECIAL • The P76 was built by Leyland Australia from 1973-1975. It was never sold in the UK, though a couple were shipped across for evaluation. This 1974 Targa Florio edition is not one of those evaluation cars, so how did it end up over here? Owner Dave Eadon explains.

PEOPLE AND PLACES GORDON BIRTWISTLE • John Clancy has been lucky enough to interview many former Triumph luminaries from Canley, Speke and beyond, and has come to realize that what piques his interest most is what the end products were like to drive. For that reason, High Speed Development Engineer Gordon Birtwistle has consistently provided wonderful stories and anecdotes.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS • Everybody has a preconceived notion of what a Reliant three-wheeler’s shortcomings might be, but how does the pub wisdom compare with reality?

20 TOP CLASSICS FROM £4000 TO £50,000+ • Welcome to our special feature for the bumper 164-page Spring issue, a feature which gathers together 20 mouth-watering classics to inspire a few dreams - and hopefully one or two purchases as well!

SPECIAL FEATURE 20 TOP CLASSICS

SPECIAL FEATURE 20 TOP CLASSICS

Mission impossible - accomplished

300,000+ miles and still going strong

The classic 1970s experience

Good progress on the Austin 1300GT

From fuel faults to wiring woes

MORRIS TRAVELLER PROJECT • Peter Simpson watches and learns while Ian Allen demonstrates the correct way to refinish Morris Minor Traveller woodwork.

FIAT 500 • Work gets underway in replacing the rusty metal and putting strength back into the nearside front wheelarch and floorpan.

PROJECT VW JETTA GTI • Time to fit a replacement fuel tank and lift pump to our Jetta GTI, says Will Holman. And after that, it might even run.

VOLVO AMAZON • The rugged Volvo Amazon is a practical choice, but it still needs the right care and maintenance to survive. Here’s now to buy a great one.

YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER… • Classics World editor Simon Goldsworthy and Senior Operations Manager at Lancaster Andrew Evanson each choose one car that they would recommend as an alternative.

A NEW DIRECTION • The 924 was a vehicle with a troubled development, but as a concept it came good for Porsche in the end, widening the marque’s appeal and spawning some truly spectacular derivatives.

SERIES LAND ROVERS • This issue we celebrate the incredibly versatile Land Rover, a vehicle which could be adapted to...