Classics Monthly January 2006

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassics Monthly
Published date 01/01/2006
Pages164

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
22 Montreal to Sweden - Rob Jones of the Alfa Romeo Register is not stranger to taking his Monty on long journeys.  Covering over 1000 miles in a properly maintained classic meant he could have saved £80 on European recovery.  The full Monty indeed, in Rob's own words. Features 6 View
34 Can you afford a Ferrari? - Exotic supercars are a teenage dream quickly lost to the pressures of being a grown-up.  Mark Robinson says it doesn't have to be that way - and explains why not. Features 6 View
42 1000 years of motoring - Twenty cars all first launched in 1955.  That's 1000 years collectively.  Their diversity is more striking now than ever before.  Matt Richardson takes a look at some of the more interesting cars from that year. Features 6 View
56 Generation gap - The MG Midget offered affordable sportscar fun, but stayed on long after its time had passed.  Mark Robinson says the X1/9 shows what it could have become. Multi vehicle - Reviews 7 View
70 Full cream cat - It outsold the E-Type and enjoyed a production run of 21 years.  Jaguar's XJS has always been popular with enthusiasts who enjoy performance motoring.  We show you how to extract more. Features 7 View
94 One of the famly - Part 1 - Michael Fisher's Ford Cortina 1600 GT Estate is rare enough in its own right, but since 1971 it has played its part in the wider story of his close family.  Gary Stretton relates a story of true loyalty. Restoration 6 View
102 X-R8ted Gordini - Keen to participate in classic rallying again, Dave Clarke acquired his Renault 8 Gordini and isn't shy of using it to its full potential.  David Bowers caught up with him. Features 4 View
106 Staff Classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 900 T16S, Triumph 2000 & Dolomite,64 Camper, 65 Beetle, 1973 Rover 3500.  Restoration 4 View
110 Buyer's Guide - MKI  Volkswagen Scirocco -Despite being produced in larger numbers than surviving examples would suggest, the Mk1 Scirocco is a worthy alternative to the MKI Golf.  Carlin Gerbich tracks down some unrusted models. Single vehicle -Reviews 6 View

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