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

VOLVO XC60 OVERTAKES ICONIC 240

LOTUS RESPONDS TO CLOSURE CLAIMS

DAVID HURLEY

STARS & STRIPES ENJOYS SUCCESS

TRIUMPHS GO COAST TO COAST

AUTOMOBILA ON THE RISE AT AUCTION

MGF 30 SHINES BRIGHTLY

VINTAGE ROLLS RECOVERED

PRODUCTS

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

MOT MUSINGS

MINOR MEMORIES

METRO OVER MINI

FROM THE COMMENTS • Some of the best contributions from the comments section on our YouTube channel

PROJECT MANAGEMENT • An unfinished restoration can be a gamble, but not if you know the person who took it apart in the first place. We chart the 13-year rebuild of a late-model Capri

The Capri 2.8 Injection

A TALE OF THREE TRIUMPHS • We meet a man with a remarkable collection of matching Mimosa Yellow Triumphs, all of which could have shared a showroom in the 1970s

RED HOT • We meet serial British classic owner Ian Viles and his stunningly restored and tastefully fettled 1978 Mini 1275 GT, resplendent in Vermillion

Alfa GTV proves popular

Progress time

Carburettor consternation

Riley RMB repairs

Tourer comes together

FAMILY FRIENDLY • We revisit the easygoing open-air Moggy with seating for four

Did you know?

MGA AT 70 • Despite a false start, the MGA ushered in a new era for MG when it arrived in 1955

The Twin Cam

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MGB GT AT 60 • When the GT arrived in 1965, it gave the MGB brand a new lease of life for the family man not ready to give up his sports car just yet

Buy one

MGF AT 30 • The mid-engined marvel which was an unlikely hero but kept the octagon brand alive into the new century

Buy one

PROJECT VOLVO 240 • Several seized nuts cause big problems as we run into more difficulties with the rear brake overhaul on our Volvo

JAGUAR XJ-S • Controversial when new, the XJ-S is now the classic it was always destined to be. Here’s our comprehensive guide to buying a good one

YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER… • Classics World editor James Howe and Broking Director at Lancaster Insurance Services Rich Morley each choose a car they’d recommend as an alternative

THE GELÄNDEWAGEN STORY • With Land Rover off-road ability, Land Cruiser solidity and Range Rover prestige, the Mercedes G-Wagen is one of the all-time greats

FROM THE ARCHIVES LOTUS POSITION • As Lotus denies an end to UK production of its road cars, we chart the products of its successful engineering consultancy

LEGENDS OF BROWNS LANE • Marking 20 years after complete vehicle production at Browns Lane ended, we pick our favourite Jaguars produced at the site which was synonymous with the marque for so many years

MODERN CLASSICS AT AUCTION • Auction houses are awash with modern classics sitting on the cusp of collectability. Here are some that caught our eye recently

CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE • A product of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler’s doomed partnership, the Crossfire is much more than a parts-bin special

POCKET ROCKETS • Few cars are as much fun on public roads as diminutive yet sprightly hot hatches. Here are some of our favourites

MERCEDES S-CLASS (W221) • With sharp styling, loads of equipment and stunning ride quality, the W221 is a real...