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

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Editorial

CLASSICS

AS GOOD AS NEW • A Mazda RX7 with only 15,000 miles moves into Lakeland Motor Museum

FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL

AUSTIN PEDAL CARS SHOWROOM

FATHER'S DAY AT BEAULIEU

LOTUS REVIVAL

MOTOFEST COVENTRY

MORRIS MUSEUM

STONY STREET PARTY

PRODUCT

JUST HAVING A LAUGH

ALLEGROS AT LAUNCH

PLAYING SPOT-THE-PART ON THE REGAL

MOTORING HERITAGE

MUMFORD

A DOSE OF REALITY

THE OBVIOUS CHOICE

PORSCHE 928 – AGREAT GRAND TOURER

GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR 315 CLASSIC

STAG FUEL PUMP IDEA

IAIN AYRE

PHIL WHITE

SMOOTH OPERATOR • The Austin 3-Litre was not a strong seller in its day and it has been much-maligned ever since, but as well as some shortcomings it also had a number of virtues, and this ambulance conversion makes the most of them.

THE POOR RELATION? • Many manufacturers included an ultra-basic model in their line-up to offer a low entry point. Often this was available more in theory than in fact, but as Andrew Roberts discovers, in the case of the Vauxhall Cresta PC, the most basic of models was still a fine motor car.

ROOTES RARITIES • The Seeds family from Northern Ireland are big Rootes fans, and Andy Starkey gets to inspect two of their rarer models – an H120 Rapier and an Avenger GT, both wearing Sunbeam badges.

100 YEARS OF TRIUMPH CARS • This year marks the centenary of the first Triumph cars going on sale. To celebrate such a momentous occasion, we are bringing you a five-part history of the marque. Part one starts, as you might expect, at the beginning!

1991 VW GOLF 1.8 DRIVER AUTOMATIC • In the first of our new Road test series, we try out a mid-range model from Volkswagen's Mk2 Golf family.

Wrestling with the Jeep

Mike buys a new toy

Living nightmare narrowly averted

Minor van is on the home straight

You can have too much rust-proofing

BMW Z3 PROJECT • With the major Z3 repairs almost finished, we fix the annoying seat runner clonk, replace the cam cover gaskets and take it for an MoT test, aiming for a first-time pass.

REDUCED HEADROOM SORTED • Having tidied up some minor bodywork issues last month, this time our attention moves into that upmarket Vanden Plas interior where the headlining is sagging.

LAND ROVER • After a slight delay in proceedings, we get the rebuilt cylinder head back from the machine shop and set about building everything back up.

MGB BODYWORK REPAIRS • Repairing a low-budget classic may not make strict financial sense, as we found out last issue when we wrapped up our MGB GT project. However, if you contain the costs you can still make it an option that satisfies the head as well as the heart.

FIAT X1/9 • This lithe and nimble mid-engined sports car from the 1970s/1980s is now a credible and collectable classic. Discover the potential pitfalls, costs and problems when buying what was known as a baby Ferrari.

ONE I SHOT EARLIER! • A slight change of pace for the Archive Images this issue, as the editor picks a selection of his own images shot over the last 20 years.

THE MIDDLE CHILD • The Ford Corsair’s elegant looks alone should have earned it considerable success. Allen Barke, the firm’s CEO, told his designers they should aim for ‘virtually a Zodiac in the medium-car class.’ Instead,...