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 • As the team enjoys a well-earned cuppa!

British Bulldog’s big blast off! • Aircraft carrier launch, awards and 162mph straight out of the box

Starting HANDLE • Matt Tomkins on what happens when Bangernomics goes bad…

THIS MONTH WE LOVE…

THE NEC IN 5 PICTURES • The big one is back! Our highlights

NEXT ISSUE • What to expect from your next hit of PC

NEWS IN BRIEF…

Your winter wishlist • Great new stuff to see you through the gloomier months

BOOKSHELF

CLUBS EVENTS

Where to go this weekend…

MEMORY LANE • A trip to the flicks for some top classics

YOUR SHOUT • Classic emails, letters, tweets, posts & threads

Quick posts

Practical Classics

YOUR CARS • The classics you love, drive and restore

‘I have had 34 Mustangs over the years’ • 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback, Marcus Ridley, Banbury

Oxford LANDING • When Tim Parrott rescued his MG TA from a Scottish barn, it was only the beginning!

SPOTTED • Older cars in everyday use

THE 2022 PRICE GUIDE • Every classic, every price – ready for your buying year ahead

Jag MkII Matt Tomkins • C1 £18,000 C2 £10,000 C3 £5500

Mazda RX-8 Danny • C1 £5000 C2 £2500 C3 £1500

MG Metro James Walshe • CD1 £7500 CD2 £2650 CD3 £1300

Porsche 944 Matt George • C1 £6750 C2 £2750 C3 £1200

Spitfire Nigel Clark

‘A Rover 75 can still be king of the fast lane’ • Nick’s invented a brand new category of classic

‘It looks like our hobby is safe for the future’ • John applauds the achievements of Brit classic firms

‘What to throw away and what to keep?’ • Charlotte recalls a painful ownership lesson

RUST IN PEACE • Your barn finds and discoveries in the field

FANCY A PUNT?

MARKETPLACE • Classic values & essential buying advice

The Good Auction Guide PC’s pick of the best classic auctions

If I had the money… • Russ Smith’s pick of cars offered through ClassicCarsForSale

The Fat Lamb Country Inn • The lamb is leaping once again.

WHAT I BOUGHT THIS MONTH… • DANNY HOPKINS MERCEDES BENZ C180 AUTO

BUYER’S BRIEF MGB • James Walshe on why a chrome ’B is still a best buy…

CHAT WITH AN MGB ROADSTER OWNER • Graham Dix explains why his 1967 MGB is a member of the family

FIGHT CLUB • But we do want to talk about it…

Modern World

A WIDE BODY NEEDS DEEP POCKETS • Historics’ AMG could go for £150k or more

YOUR DRIVES • Show us your classic rides

ENDANGERED SPECIES • Once on every corner, now seldom seen

CLEVER MONEY CARS • Porsche Boxster (986)

FIAT Panda 2003-2011 • The definition of a cheap and cheerful modern classic, says James Walshe. Time to buy yours now

WHAT WE SAY THE ONE TO BUY

BANGERNOMICS • Buying & selling modern classics in the real world

KEITH ADAMS • DIARY OF A MODERN CLASSIC ADDICT

It’s show time! • Danny and NEC show team build a Marina in three days

Survivors of the knacker’s yard •...