Classic & Sports Car January 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassic & Sports Car
Published date 01/01/2005
Pages244

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
96 Pacemaker - Jaguar’s Mk2 set new standards of ’grace, space and pace’ for ’60s saloons, but can it compete on today’s roads? With a few tweaks, it can, says Martyn Buckley. Features 6 View
102 American Express - AMC had the world at its feet with the sensational mid-engined AMX/3, yet it was killed at birth by the firm’s lack of vision and the cheap Pantera.  Mick Walsh drives the showstopper. Features 5 View
108 Ginettic Engineers - The Ginetta Owners’ Club has one of the most enthusiastic memberships - and runs its own sprint championship.  Dave Richards caught up with them at Curborough to find out how to go fast cheaply. General interest 4 View
112 Dressed ’Crab - Austin’s biggest front-driver was an Aussie-rules Landcrab.  One escaped north, and Dave Richards drives it.  Austin Kimberley X6 Features 3 View
116 Genesis...   ...a revelation.  Pininfarina’s inspired Berlinetta Speciale led Ferrari into the Garden of Eden.  Jon Pressnell examines the roots of the legendary Dino. Features 4 View
120 Class of 2000 - For the sharp-suited executive in a hurry, these square-rigged 2-litres perfectly reflected life in the fast lane in the late 60s, says Martyn Buckley. Multi vehicle - Reviews 5 View
128 Gone With The Wind - Just 22 Triumph FlowFrees were made and none survive - so Rob Green made his own with an original body, as Jon Pressnell explains. Features 4 View
132 Re-Cooperation - The Mini Cooper Register celebrated the 40th anniversary of the car’s first Monte Carlo success with a retrospective rally.  Dave Richards treads in the tyre tracks of giants. Events 4 View
136 The Saga of Wait and See - In 1926, Jowett took on the ultimate challenge: to cross Africa by car, writes George Garside. General interest 2 View
138

Appian Way - Every coachbuilder worth its salt had a crack at reshelling the Lancia Appia, but Zagato’s vision for the GTE was the most compelling, says Richard Heseltine.

Features 4 View
148 Our Classics - HWM - Chevrolet Run by Simon Taylor, -Blood, Sweat and drop gears.  Monica, Run by Martin Buckley - An exotic fling with Monica.  Tatra 603 Run by Dave Richards - Transport of Czech delight.  Triumph 2.5PI Run by James Elliott - Beast’s double triumphs in Aus.  Morris Mini MkII Super Deluxe Run by Martin Port - Ports uncork rarity at 45th.  Ford Galaxie 500 Run by Julian Balme - Galaxie recovers its star quality.  Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Run by Gaynor Cauter - Problems loom on light front. General interest 5 View
154 Your Classics - 68’ Triumph GT6 Owned by Fred Slezak - Fast lady’s hot hybrid. Features 1 View
166 Starter Classic - MGB GT - The GT version of Britain’s most successful sports car gives you a practical first classic, says Malcolm McKay. Features 4 View

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