Practical Classics March 2003
Overview
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Practical Classics |
| Published date | 01/03/2003 |
Articles
| Page | Title | Type | Length | Options |
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| 6 | Grand Day Out. South Africa to Southampton. Four Mercedes, fresh back from South Africa. But are they really what our boys bargained for? | General interest | 4 |
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| 22 | Side By Side Modern Classics. No previous owners. Five cars, all designed more than 40 years ago and all available brand new today. Simon Goldsworthy goes in search of a truly modern classic. | Multi vehicle - Reviews | 9 |
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| 34 | From Cradle to Grave Mazda RX-7. Spin cycle. When NSU failed, Mazda succeeded to become the only car maker to keep faith with the rotary engine. And no car preaches the rotary gospel better than the RX-7, says John Simister. | Features | 6 |
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| 48 | On Your Marques - Gilbern. Here be dragons. Founded by a pork butcher and an ex-POW plastics engineer, Gilbern built some naughty little creatures in its time. Nigel Boothman looks back at Wales’ little wonder. | Features | 6 |
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| 56 | De Tomaso Pantera - Steve Brooke thought he had a good daily driver when he brought his dream car, a De Tomaso Pantera. Just goes to show how wrong you can be. | Restoration | 4 |
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| 62 | Turning the seven up. It’s more than 70 years old but a tweaked Austin Seven can still act like a real hooligan. | Single vehicle -Reviews | 8 |
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| 72 | The Fireball Run. Vorsprung durch classic. There are oompa bands, Trabants, Lederhosen, Nena (99 red Ballons), bubble cars, beer, meat, more meat and sausages. But here is the incontrovertible proof that Germans are mad. Danny Hopkins meets Stefan Bau, organiser of the Fireball Run - mental. | Events | 4 |
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| 90 | Product Test - Timing lights - Perfect ignition timing is crucial for good performance and economy. James Stanbury checks which guns make it easy to adjust. | General interest | 2 |
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| 94 | Restoration Lotus Plus 2 Zetec Conversion. Stripping down the body & chassis. The body comes off and then it’s time to unbolt everything, ready for paint repairs and chassis rebuild. David Lillywhite explains. Part two. | Restoration | 4 |
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| 100 | Staff car sagas - Vauxhall Chevette 2.3, Mazda MX-5, Mercedes 280SE, Skoda MB1000, Polski-Fiat 125P, MG Midge 1500, Fiat 850T Ice Cream Van, Riley Kestrel, Triumph Spitfire, Vauxhall Royale, Morgan Plus 8, Daimler Double Six, Morgan 4/4. | Restoration | 7 |
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| 114 | Weekend Workshop. Changing your brake pads. If it’s time to change your pads and you don’t feel confident enough to tackle it yourself, take a look at this guide to see just how easy it is. | General interest | 2 |
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| 118 | Engine Workshop. Ford 100E 1172cc sidevalve. Ford’s venerable sidevalve has been the choice of budget-conscious first time buyers and the rodding fraternity alike. Simon Goldsworthy introduces the latest engine to get the workshop treatment. Part one. | General interest | 4 |
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| 128 | Datafile - Ferrari Mondial. The usable Ferrari for under £12,000. | Features | 2 |
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| 132 | Buyers Guide - Morris Minor 1948-1971 - Prepare to be bitten by the bug - with character, affordability and reliability galore, the Morris Minor might just be the perfect classic. | Features | 6 |
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