Classics Monthly December 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassics Monthly
Published date 01/12/2005
Pages164

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
24 Peak Performance - There are few landscapes as dramatic as the Peak District, and yet within such easy reach of some of our major population centres.  Mark Robinson takes as MGA to England's first national park - and the birthplace of modern industry. Features 6 View
36 "First car ever, maid!" - Until 1885 human beings hadn't travelled faster or further than the limitations of a horse.  Then Karl Benz came up with the idea of putting one of his engines into a tricycle frame.  But as Mike Renaut discovers it took more than a little help from Mrs Benz. Features 5 View
42 Wide open spaces - When they first appeared, the Renault 16 and Austin Maxi were just downright strange.  Mark Robinson meets the cars that created the hatchback Multi vehicle - Reviews 6 View
56 Pint sized 4-pots - With spiralling petrol prices is it possible to own a classic that is useable, comfortable and above all economical? Mike Renaut finds out if the FIAT 127, Citroen Ami Super and Suzuki Whizzkid will fit the fuel bill. Multi vehicle - Reviews 7 View
70 Dyno Dolomite - How powerful is your car really? Mark Robinson and two other Dolomite drivers put their motors on a rolling road, and the results were unexpected. Single vehicle -Reviews 7 View
94 Bullseye - Keith Beardmore's SP250 was left propped up on its side in his garage for over ten years before he was able to devote time and dedication to his dormant Dart dream.  David Bowers reports. Restoration 6 View
102 Globe trotter - When Alan Mobbs bought this Mk9 Jaguar he didn't expect he would be using the car to take him across America and Africa. Features 4 View
106 Staff Classics - Volvo 144, Spitfire 6, Saab 99T, Rover 2000 & 3500, 1980 Dolomite 1500, VW Golf GTI. Restoration 4 View
110 Buyer's Guide - TV cops and robbers loved them, but they rusted quicker than a villain would get out of jail with a red-hot lawyer.  When was the last time you saw a Consul or Granada? Carlin Gerbich acts informer. Single vehicle -Reviews 7 View

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