Practical Classics September 2002

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherPractical Classics
Published date 01/09/2002
Pages164

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
6 The Dukes of Wisbech - Just the good ol' boys never meanin' no harm, beats all you ever saw, they've been in trouble with the law since the day they were born. General interest 6 Buy View
24 Doing a Stretch - Film star, bridesmaid or mourner - when you've got a swish do to go to you need a swish motor to ride in. Martin Buckley examines limos of old and finds that if size matters, then so does class. Features 5 Buy View
32 We Brits have Lotus and TVR, the Germans have Porsche, and the French have Alpine.  Mark Dixon tells the story of France's best-loved sports car. Features 6 Buy View
40 Small time - You can't fail to have fun in an MG Midget, whether you're in the spartan Mk I or the more practical 1500. David Lillywhite compares the first and last of the toy racers. Features 4 Buy View
46 Vi-Va-Voom - The Droop Snoot Group used to make Paul Dickinson park his Viva SL at the back of their show stand because it didn't have the words Firenza or Magnum on it. Now he's at the front with the rest of the Vauxhall rude boys. Danny Hopkins finds out why. Restoration 4 Buy View
54 The Ultimate Driving machines - Highly competent in standard form, will modifications spoil the O2 BMWs or make them even better? David Lillywhite drives four to find out. . . Features 6 Buy View
74 Buyers Guide - Ford Fiesta Mk I 1976-1983 - The XR2 once defined cool in a hothatch world, and whether you want a cheap runabout or a performance supermini, the Mk I Fiesta is on offer for pennies. Features 6 Buy View
82 Product Test - Hammer and dolly sets - Budget hammer and dolly sets cost around £20; professional ones are often seven times more.  James Stanbury finds an expert to explain the difference. General interest 2 Buy View
96 Staff car sagas - Three Fiats, Triumoh Herald, Austin A40 Devon, Volga M21, Triumph TR6, Austin 3-Litre, Jaguar XJS, Vauxhall Victor FB, Audi Quattro, Ford Capri, GXL V8. Restoration 6 Buy View
118 Front toeboard and bulkhead - Part four - The bulkhead is probably the hardest area to repair properly, but Roy and Malc have had plenty of practice. James Stanbury explains how they do it. Restoration 4 Buy View
124 All About Nuts - It's very easy to take your nuts for granted, until one drops off or rusts up solid. But there's more to the little fellas than meets the eye. General interest 4 Buy View
130 Engine workshop - Imp 998cc Part One -  Forget about being fragile and overheating, this is a great little engine. And we're going to make it even better, as Simon Goldsworthy explains. General interest 4 Buy View

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