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

JAGUAR CREATES BRAND NEW E-TYPES

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Our roundup of the very best classic cars to go under the hammer in recent weeks

PRODUCTS

LETTERS

LETTERS

ROBIN FLETCHER MEMORIES OF THE NEC

NEW POWER GENERATION • We meet a young enthusiast spurning hatchbacks in favour of a fuel injected '70s Triumph

CHANGE OF DIRECTION • The success of his TVR Grantura rebuild gave Chris Lewis a superb classic and an entirely new career to boot

TRIPLE THREAT • We reunite a trio of Vauxhall concepts which somehow escaped the crusher

SOVEREIGN DUTY • Subtle tweaks did a fine job of extending the life of the Jaguar XJ into the 1980s and as we discover, it still offers ride and handling to match many new cars

Owner's oprinion

STAR GAZING • We revisit Mitsubishi's surprisingly credible contender in the wedgy '80s coupe market

GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, 6 OCTOBER 2024

CLUB PRIZE WINNERS

OUR SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

First jobs on the Riley • Peter has been a classic car journalist for nearly 40 years, and is a past editor of Practical Classics, Car Mechanics, Classic Car Weekly and Classic Car Buyer. These days he writes mainly about old lorries as editor of Classic & Vintage Commercials, but old cars remain his first love.

First things first • Simon always has too many projects on the go, which means progress on individual cars can sometimes be slow. On the bright side, it does mean he never gets stuck watching telly of an evening. He likes virtually all classics, but has a weak spot for anything small, basic and generally overlooked.

Introducing an eclectic collection • Sam will be familiar to many CW readers as the editor of Classic Jaguar and Jaguar World, while away from the Jags, he's an ardent admirer of oleopneumatic Citroens, BL products and more. And yes, he's aware his fleet is out of control

SHOW REPORT LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW NEC, BIRMINGHAM NOVEMBER 8–10, 2024

LANCASTER INSURANCE HALL OF FAME

LANCASTER INSURANCE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

MEGUIARS CLUB SHOWCASE

ANTHONY HAMILTON AT THE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW

AUCTION REVIEW • Iconic Auctioneers, November 9

PROJECT MARINA • This issue, we complete the major welding repairs to our 1974 Marina 1.8 saloon and start prepping for paint.

ROOTES ARROW • The vast Rootes Arrow series offered affordability and durability when new and can still make a sturdy classic purchase today. Here's how to buy a good one

SPORT FOR ALL • The MGB family has long been a cornerstone of the classic car world and was once the world's best-selling sports car, but its 18-year history is far from straightforward.

FROM THE ARCHIVES • As the Golf's 50th birthday year draws to a close, we trawl through the Volkswagen archives to discover some of the prototypes which didn't make it as far as production.

ROLLS-ROYCE'S ACTION MAN • A pioneering racing driver, balloonist and aviator, Charles Stewart Rolls was a serious engineer and innovator in his own right. Here's his story

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND • Ford's Project Panda gave the world the first completely new Ford Z-cars since 1950, but were they the best? Report: Terry Burgess

FUTURE Classics • Welcome to the section of the magazine that focuses on cars from the 1990s and 2000s, cars which are often...