Practical Classics July 2005
Overview
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
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| Publisher | Practical Classics |
| Published date | 01/07/2005 |
| Pages | 180 |
Articles
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| 20 | Staff car sagas - The wallet-thinning capers of the team’s classic fleet - Russ Smith, 1982 Lancia Beta Coupe, He’s got to pay for his wedding soon, so Russ sells his Peugeot........and buys a Lancia. Mark Dixon, 1926 Morris Bullnose, How do you renew the clutch lining in a Bullnose Morris? By drinking lots of wine. Ben Field, 1973 MG Midget, An MoT at last and a mystery oil leak to go with it for the long-suffering MG Midget. Keith Moody, 1992 VW Scirocco GT II, 1991 Ford Escort RS 2000, The Scirocco’s in internsive care, the Escort’s off-colour and the MG needs an operation. |
Restoration | 4 |
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| 40 | Four go mad in the country - The Practical Classics writers choose their perfect cars for a British camping holiday. Before the tent tomfooley begins they give their verdicts on the cars and some hot travelling tips. 1985 TVR 280i, 1967 Mini Wildgoose, 1970 Rover P5B Coupe, 1952 MG TD | Features | 8 |
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| 50 | Reader’s restored car - Norwegian reader Erik Juelsen didn’t have the network of club and specialist support that we Brits have, but that didn’t stop him making a great job of this XK140 though it took him 16 years. | Restoration | 4 |
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| 56 | The cars that should have saved Rover - MG Rover looks to have gone the way of the dodo, but it might not have ended that way. Richard Price picks six classics that should have provided a better legacy to build on. Mini, BMC 1100, Rover P6, Rover SD1, Austin Metro, Rover 200/400 | Features | 4 |
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| 66 | Super suds - Great performance is an Alfasud trademark, but there is room for improvement. Ed Hall takes to the track to find out how to better the breed. | Features | 4 |
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| 72 | Memory Lane - Dover Ferry Port - July 1970. | General interest | 2 |
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| 82 | Troubleshooter - Starter motors sorted - You turn the key. Nothing happens. Here’s how to diagnose the fault. | General interest | 2 |
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| 86 | Changing tack but staying on track - Matra Restoration part five - Why do things one at a time when you can weld, paint and retrim all at once? | Restoration | 4 |
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| 94 | Engine Workshop - Cutting the Rootes back - In the second part of our engine restoration series, Rob Hawkins machines new life into the Rootes 1725. | General interest | 4 |
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| 98 | Weekend workshop - Time to belt up - Fit inertia-reel seatbelts and make your classic a safer place to be. | General interest | 3 |
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| 108 | Buying Guide - Volkswagen Type 2 - 1950-1979 - Thinking of buying one of the most characterful vans ever built? Here’s all you need to know. | Features | 5 |
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| 116 | Hillman Super Minx - How to love and cherish a Super Minx, from changing the oil to modifying the engine. | Features | 2 |
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| 119 | Product Test - Blasting Cabinets - Blasting cabinets are a detailer's dream. James Stanbury tests ten of the best. | General interest | 4 |
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