Practical Classics

Practical Classics magazine has a 30-year tradition of delivering the very best, hands-on classic car experiences to its readers. Every staff writer and contributor works on and restores their own classics. Each issue is packed with: * Rigorous buying advice * Real-world product tests * Inspirational classic driving features * Fascinating historical insight Practical Classics is also a campaigning title, taking the concerns of classic car owners to Parliament and keeping its readers' classics where they belong - on the road. So come and join PC in the workshop - the kettle's on.

WELCOME TO THE WORKSHOP

100 classics loaned! • PC donates two Rovers as the Classic Car Loan Project hits 100

PARTS PARTNERS

Find the treasure

Charity HEROES • Craig Cheetham on why our classics are more than just cars…

Great Temptations

Club Events

MEMORY LANE

TEST!

SUZANNE HANKEY • For 13 years, Suzy was Alec Issigonis’s secretary. Here, she chats to us about her working life with her ‘Issi’

YOUR SHOUT

YOUR CROSSWORD

Practical Classics

YOUR CARS

SPOTTED

SHINE ON • When a young Chris went at this Fiesta with a soapy sponge in hand, he never dreamed he’d one day be going at it with a MIG welder instead

‘Rachael was overjoyed to see it’ • For Paul Warren, restoring this 1966 Beetle meant everything – as did his friends’ unconditional help

‘New friendships were definitely made’

‘Decayed machinery poised for a new life’

‘EV classics could help save heritage skills’

RUST IN PEACE

FOUR PLAY • In the Golf's 50th anniversary year, we pitch the Cabriolet against the cars that followed in its wake

The right stuff • Seventies Brits beat the odds at April ACA sale

FANCY A PUNT?

The Good Auction Guide PC’s

MX-5 Owners Club • Thirty years-old this year, this energetic club is still going from strength to strength!

WHAT I BOUGHT THIS MONTH… • DANNY HOPKINS 1997 FORD MONDEO V6 GHIA X

Land Rover Series II-III • James Walshe reckons it’s time to buy the ultimate classic Land Rover

HOME WRECKERS • Don’t let the price tags deceive; these luxury legends could bankrupt you

BUYING FEATURE

Modern World

CORVETTE C4 GRAND SPORT • US muscle – but not as you might know it…

159 LEFT ON UK ROADS • Once on every corner, now seldom seen

YOUR DRIVES

CLEVER MONEY CARS

JAGUAR XK8 (X100) • Values of one of the best Jags ever are rising so bag yours now, says James Walshe

‘Base in your face’ • Craig embraces his unexceptional side

‘Fancy a Rover?’ • The last gasp '25' refresh wasn't enough to save it or the company, but it makes for a fascinating ride now

‘Careful XMination leads to successful sale’

Marina magic • Danny finally finishes the Marina and takes it to Brum

It’s showtime! • Matt climbs a mountain to have the Mini ready in time for its date with the PC World stage…

Good spirits • Grief reminds us to live life louder, reckons James

My turn at last? • Matt decides that the time has finally come to give his long-serving Triumph some proper TLC

A game of counters •  Andy reckons there is only one word to describe his BMW Mini One saga: Bleurgh!

ASK OUR EXPERTS

How to start your reluctant classic • Got anon-starter waiting for arainy day? Then let Ed Hughes bring you some sunshine!

Is my temperature gauge telling the truth? • Phil Smith wonders if his dash is playing tricks on him…

Understand Multiplex electrical systems • Get your head around your modern classic’s electrical system

Distributor checks • Mick...