Classics Monthly October 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassics Monthly
Published date 01/10/2005
Pages164

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
24 "It's not a bloody kitcar" - The little known Peerless and Warwick cars have suffered years of ignorance and been butchered for their desirable spares.  Gary Stretton drives the rarest one, the Warwick GT prototype. Features 5 View
36 Gripping stuff - The major carmakers couldn't see the point of Harry Ferguson's four wheel drive system, but Jensen knew a good idea when it saw one - with the Jensen FF they also gave the world antilock brakes.  Mark Robinson explains. Features 6 View
44 Top down and tail happy - The Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia gave a touch of glamour to the people's car in Germany.  The Renault Floride did the same in France.  Mark Robinson takes a look at two stylish continental cabriolet cruisers that aren't quite as exotic as they look. Multi vehicle - Reviews 5 View
56 Motoring genius - Owned for 23 years, used as daily transport for five years, then ignored for twelve.  Barrie Sharples completely rebuilt his beloved MGC Downton replica over six years.  David Bowers reports. Restoration 6 View
70 The Frogeyes have it! - Only made for three years, but now more popular than ever, the Austin Healey Sprite is a great basis for a fast usable sports car.  Mike Renaut finds four modified examples that make a good thing even better. Features 6 View
90 Staff classics - Spitfire 6, Saab 99T, Morris Marina 1.3, 'Christine', Rover 2000 & 3500, 1980 Dolomite 1500. Features 4 View
104 My ebay Riley - An obsession with a classic car can be the result of the smallest coincidences.  If Geoff Wade had owned a more reliable motorcycle, he might never have discovered his love of classic Rileys. Features 4 View
110 Buyer's guide - The 1980s wedge shaped TVRs have a strong following and with good reason - a lot of retro chic with performance to match for not much outlay.  Carlin Gerbich shows you how to buy a good one. Features 6 View

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