Classic Cars May 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassic Cars
Published date 01/05/2005
Pages196

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
35

Our Cars - Trials and Tribulations of the Classic Cars team and the cars we live with - 1958 Jaguar XK150, Graeme Hurst, Hidden Treasures. 

1997 Mazda MX-5, Glen Waddington, The easy way to restore your car. 

1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0, Phil Bell, Big bills for a small accident. 

1971 Saab 95, Malcolm McKay, The honeymoon’s over.

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44 More of Everything - Bugatti EB 110 - In the era when greed was good, manufacturers fought to build the fastest supercar that any private fortune could buy.  The Bugatti EB110 went one stage further by reviving a marque to match the performance. Features 6 Buy View
50 This Summer’s 79 Essential Experiences - With more classic events, cars to hire, driving days and potential touring destinations to choose from than ever before, this guide will help you make the most of summer 2005. Features 10 Buy View
60 Take a Luxury Cruise - Luxury Convertibles - Coachbuilt convertibles from Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and Citroen make for an exciting summer - whatever the weather. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, 1974 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, 1965 Citroen DS Decapotable. Features 7 Buy View
68 The Innovators - Henry Ford brought mobility to the common man, first in America then everywhere else.  This is how he did it. General interest 3 Buy View
72 Me and My Classic - One Careful Lady Owner - Jessica Perritt has had her 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 since new.  More than 40 years and 150,000 miles later she’s still driving it every day.  Meet the lady with an enduring love of speed. Features 4 Buy View
76 A Mini Battle - Mini Cooper vs 1275GT - The Mini-Cooper is an icon of Sixties culture with a rallying pedigree, the 1275GT a Seventies BL compromise worth half as much.  But is the Cooper really the better car? Their supporters decide. Multi vehicle - Reviews 4 Buy View
80 The Perspiration Behind the Inspiration - Jack Daniels Interview - Sir Alec Issigonis rose to fame as the designer of the Mini, but Jack Daniels is the man who made his ideas work. General interest 1 Buy View
82 The 24-Hour 2CV Sprint - Citroen 2CV Endurance Racing - While sports racing cars go for high-speed glory at Le Mans, crazy characters in Citroen 2CV’s battle for 24 hours at Snetterton.  Coping with crashes and broken parts is only part of their story. Features 3 Buy View
90 Buying Guide - 1979-1986 Mazda RX-7 - The original Mazda RX-7 is an extremely rare sight today.  If you’re tempted by rotary power with Japanese reliability, then read on. Features 4 Buy View
118 Future Classic - Morgan Aero 8 GTN - The Aero 8 is a radical departure for Morgan, spearheading the company’s return to Le Mans in 2002 and 2004.  This is its intense road-going version. Features 2 Buy View

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