Practical Classics August 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherPractical Classics
Published date 01/08/2005
Pages180

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
20 Staff car sagas - How are we avoiding classic car calamities this month? - 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1934 Austin Heavy 12 Open Road tourer, 1953 MG V8, 1973 MGB Roadster, 1982 Ford Capri 1.6. Features 4 Buy View
38 Small is beautiful - All the best things come in small packages, as the saying goes, and the Midget and Mini are certainly little gems.  Less is definitely more when it comes to driving, owning and buying, but which should you choose? We investigate on your behalf. Multi vehicle - Reviews 8 Buy View
50 Reader’s restored car - His dad inspired him to buy and restore this Vauxhall VX 4/90, his son is waiting to inherit it and he met his partner because of it.  Dan Booth’s family just can’t get enough of them... Features 4 Buy View
57 People carriers - before they were naff - Who needs a modern van with an identity crisis? The following five classic people carriers show how it should be done, writes Andrew Roberts. 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla, 1960 Bedford CA Utilibrake, 1982 Barkas B1000, 1970 Citroen ID 20 Familiale, 1977 Checker Aerobus Multi vehicle - Reviews 6 Buy View
82 The Internal combustion engine - Essential but often misunderstood, there’s more to your ’lump’ than you might imagine. General interest 4 Buy View
88 Rocking and rolling in the workshop - Part six - An old car-roller comes into its own as Nigel Boothman sorts the Matra’s suspension. General interest 4 Buy View
94 Perfecting our Rootes engine - We’ve machined our 1725 Rootes engine and bought the new parts.  Now we’re ready to complete the rebuild. General interest 4 Buy View
100 Re-sealing your brakes - How to fix a leaking wheel cylinder or brake master cylinder with new seals. General interest 2 Buy View
108 Buyer Lancia Beta - Cast those corrosive thoughts from your mind - it’s time to look at Lancia’s Beta in a fresh light.  You’ll be glad you did. Features 5 Buy View
115 Product Test - Polishes - James Stanbury finds out which polish is the best route to a shiny classic. General interest 1 Buy View
118 Buyer ownership guide - Farina Saloons - The practical advice you need to keep your Cambridge or Oxford in fine fettle. Features 2 Buy View

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