Classics December 2001

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassics Monthly
Published date 01/12/2001

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
18 Many years passed before William Turnbull fulfiled his ambition to own Volvo's curvy 1800S coupe. David Bowers tells the story. Restoration 6 View
26 Your Classics. Raised from the rubble. John Birch enjoys driving through South Afirca in this Triumph Spitfire which he extricated from under a pile of rubble. Restoration 1 View
26 Your Classics. Welded to his task. Hidden horrors awaited Phil Pope when he bought this Maestro Turbo. Undaunted, he taught himself to weld. . . Restoration 2 View
28 More than a Mini. Tim Morgan showcases some Minis that are not at all that they seem. . . Features 6 View
36 Plastic Surgery. Specialist marques made Minis into sports cars: Martyn Morgan Jones drives two of the best. Multi vehicle - Reviews 4 View
46 When the Rising Sun went rallying. The Datsun 240z was a devastatingly successful rally star with very little development. Duncan Pearcey tells the story behind the works rally cars. Features 5 View
60 Let's do the timewarp. Remember those great '50s Ford specials? Well now you don't have to, says Andrew Charman, who has been driving a brand new one. Restoration 4 View
66 What's in a name? Choosing a name for a new model is a complex process usually vital to the success of the car, so some makers cheat and simply delve into their archives. Andrew Charman discovers that many classic cars have spawned namesake successors. General interest 6 View
72 Spotters Guide. Vauxhall variety. Vauxhall's Viva, Firenza and Magnum are closely related, but it's easy to spot the difference when you know how. Andrew Noakes is your guide. Features 2 View
80 Find and fix your brake problems, in 18 simple steps. Problems with our classic's braking system needn't cause you headaches - find the faults and cure them, with Trevor Kemish's easy to follow guide. General interest 4 View
90 Ford Granada Mk2 V6. They're spacious and smooth, but are V6 Granadas do-it-yourself friendly? Kim Henson investigates. Features 4 View
96 Rover P4 Rolling Rebuild. Part 17 Applying the colour coats. Pleasures and pitfalls of painting our P4. Restoration 4 View
118 Buyer's Guide. MGB Roadster & GT £500 - £9000. One of the most popular British sports cars ever built, the MGB remains an attractive proposition for buyers - provided that the body structure is sound. Kim Henson is your guide. Single vehicle -Reviews 6 View

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