Classic & Sports Car August 2005

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherClassic & Sports Car
Published date 01/08/2005
Pages276

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
102 Fever pitch - If Ferrari’s first production quad-cam V12 doesn’t turn you on, there’s no hope, reckons Martin Buckley  - the sensational 275GTB/4 could well be its best car. Features 5 View
114 Mattel Guru - Inspired by a Hot Wheels concept, the 2005 GT is the coolest Mustang since 1968.  Paul Hardiman compares the new V8 with an original fastback. Features 6 View
120 Drag hunt - With the appliance of science, the Costin Auto V proved that aerodynamics could triumph over power.  Simon Goldsworthy puts it to the test. Features 4 View
132 Last but not least - After years languishing in the shadow of its six-cylinder siblings, the last of the E-types has a new champion.  Julian Balme puts the record straight. Features 6 View
138 Record breakers - Two Opel diesel record-breakers - from 1972 and 2003 - go back to the scene of their triumphs.  Dave Richards drives these oil-burning rolling laboratories. Features 4 View
142 An open and shut case? - Bristol made its name with Aerodyne coupés yet, argues Martin Buckley, the sought-after 405 Drophead - only 43 were built - could be the best of the bunch. Features 4 View
146 Attack of the clone - James Elliott is beguiled by a rare Mercedes-Benz 370S Mannheim, the exquisite SS-lookalike 1930s tourer, named after the city where it was built. Features 4 View
150 Chic to chic - While Britain was producing solid, worthy family saloons, the French were breaking the style barrier with the PL17 and the Dauphine, says Andrew Roberts. Multi vehicle - Reviews 5 View
166 Our Classics - Piper P2, Ford Escort, Ford Galaxie 500, Austin-Healey 3000 MKI, Austin Seven Special, Tatra 603, MGB Roadster, Jaguar E-Type 4.2. Restoration 5 View
173 Your Classic - Triumph TR4. Features 1 View
183 Specialist - Solo act turns out concours cats. David Lindsay Classics General interest 1 View
184 Starter Classic - Triumph TR7 - The last of an illustrious line, the TR7 is shunned by some but has much to offer anyone looking for a first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. Features 4 View

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