Classics April 2004
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
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| Publisher | Classics Monthly |
| Published date | 01/04/2004 |
| Pages | 164 |
Articles
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| 18 | Ford Escort RS2000 restored. "On a private road it hit 110mph in third before running out of road". After trying to buy the car several times, then losing it to a dealer, destiny almost stopped this story before it started. Paul Bussey tells the story of this RS2000's Rebuild. | Restoration | 6 |
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| 26 | Your Classic - Geriatric Halliwell - Austin A70. Steven Parker works for the Greater Manchester police and discovered his 1954 Austin A70 Hereford while on the beat in his Bolton neighbourhood. | Features | 2 |
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| 30 | Naughty Forty - Mini Happy Returns. The iconic Mini Cooper S 1275 turned 40 this year but does it still cut it as the world's best-loved hot hatch? Carlin Gerbich compared it with the new Cooper to find out. Mini Cooper S 1275 vs 2004 MINI Cooper. | Multi vehicle - Reviews | 6 |
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| 42 | Modifying Classics - The Moggy Squad. Stirling Moss had one and Tiff Needell learned his craft in one. Greg Whitaker sets out to discover what made the Morris Minor a British motoring legend. | Restoration | 5 |
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| 52 | 12 Car You Should Drive - Licenced to Thrill. With supercar credentials at an affordable price, Carlin Gerbich reckons you should drive a Lotus Esprit. Lotus Esprit GT3. | Features | 3 |
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| 56 | Depreciation - Manic Depreciation. Why buy new when classic cars offer such good value for money? Carlin Gerbich sifts through the figures.... | General interest | 4 |
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| 62 | BMW Museum - Sweet Carolina. Venture across the Pond and you could stumble upon a goldmine of BMW road and race car history. Andrew Charman reveals more. | General interest | 3 |
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| 68 | Ford Martin Special - Special Treatment. Rebuilding a car of which only 500 were built and each was different is a bit of an undertaking. Paul Bussey takes up the story of this Ford Martin Special. | Restoration | 4 |
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| 74 | Custom or Classic - MG Midget. This gorgeous MG Midget hides a secret and has been lambasted for it. David Bowers tells the story of its rebirth as a controversial classic. | Restoration | 5 |
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| 80 | Our Classics - Drivers Diaries - Pete Nightingale: Vauxhall Senator. A new A to B car for Pete is a big tough Griffin but it proves easy to run. | Restoration | 2 |
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| 82 | Our Classics - Drivers Diaries - Tim Morgan: Hillman Imps, BMW 2002. Skye's got a new coat but Pete has croaked. | Restoration | 2 |
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| 84 | Our Classics - Drivers Diaries - Trevor Kemish: Humber Sceptre. The Sceptre need a heart transpant, and Trevor looks to Rover for answers. | Restoration | 1 |
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| 85 | Our Classics - Driver Diaries - Kim Henson: Morrs Ital, Big Seven, Austin A35. Falling father-in-laws and a fire make for a dramatic month in Henson-land | Restoration | 1 |
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| 92 | Maintenance Guide - Daimler V8 250/2.5 Litre. Unmistakably based on the Mark ll Jaguar, Damler's 2.5 Litre V8 saloon is powered by Daimler's own Edward Turner designed V8 engine which promises to be straightforward to maintain. Kim Henson investigates. | Features | 4 |
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| 98 | Project Spitfire - with Trevor Kemish - Part 25. Entering the final stages. | Restoration | 5 |
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| 122 | Buyers Guide - Porsche 924/924S. It was radical in its time and a cheap way to own a much desired badge but is the porsche 924 a desirable classic today? Andrew Charman finds out. | Single vehicle -Reviews | 6 |
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