Practical Classics November 2002

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherPractical Classics
Published date 01/11/2002
Pages164

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
6 The tale of the Manx Cat -  Ever since we told Barry McCann he'd won our 'perfect day' competition, he hasn't stopped grinning. Danny Hopkins gives Barry the classic car Jim'll Fix It treatment. General interest 6 Buy View
24 Against all odds 2 - How did they do? - Three years ago Practical Classics ran a story on five hopeful restorers and the tragically decayed vehicles they planned to revive.  Martin Buckly checks their progress.  Bristol 409, Monica Prototype, Maserati 3500 GT, Mazda Cosmo 110S, ISO Rivolta. Features 6 Buy View
32 The Fintail Countdown - One's as round and reliable as a farmer's wife, the other wears a sharp Italian suit. Danny Hopkins follows the Cambridge evolution from pre-Farina A50 to Farina A60. Features 4 Buy View
38 Turning Japanese - With a home market non-committal about cars until the early Sixties, Datsun had a slow start in the motor manufacturing game.  However, as David Lillywhite explains, dedication and canny engineering turned Datsun into a world player. Features 6 Buy View
46 Simply Simca - Unloved when new and all but forgotten now. Seventies Simcas are a rare sight. Kevin Leaper discovers the restoration story of not one but two pristine examples. Restoration 4 Buy View
54 ModThe Perfect pocket rocket - Peugeot's 205 Gti is already the most fun classic hot hatchback, but the right modifications can bring on truly extraordinary entertainment. Features 6 Buy View
74 Buyers Guide - Lotus Eclat, Elite & Excel - 1974-1992 - A Seventies car without a rusty bodyshell? Maybe, but that doesn't mean buying one of these classic Lotuses will be glitch-free. Features 6 Buy View
82 Product Test - Aviation snips - Cutting metal by hand can be a real chore.  In part one of this test, we see how aviation tin snips cope.  Next issue we look at traditional snips, shears and hand-held nibblers. General interest 2 Buy View
94 Staff car sagas - Golf GTI, E Type 3.8 Coupe, Westfield Seven, Marcos 3-Litre, Volvo P1800, Range Rover,Triumph TR6, Fiat 500, International harvester Farmall, Fiat 124, Ford 150, 1934 Austin, Heavy 12, 1953 MG YB, 1955 MG, Magnette, 1973 MGB. Restoration 6 Buy View
106 Weekend Workshop - Changing points and adjusting the timing - Timing is the art of life. And key to good performance and economy. General interest 2 Buy View
120 Front end rebuild - Riley Kestrel - Part six -  With the front now structurally solid, it's time for the three new outer panels to go on. James Stanbury shows why that's not as easy as it sounds. Restoration 4 Buy View
126 All about taming the savage multimeter - Dale Drinnon looks at the most neglected item in your toolbox, and finds it not beyond the comprehension of mortal man. General interest 4 Buy View
132 Engine Workshop - Imp 998cc - part three -  It's small, it's light and it's very potent. Simon Goldsworthy watches our fast-road Imp engine get bolted back together. General interest 4 Buy View

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Practical Classics November 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide - Lotus Eclat, Elite and Excel - 1974-1992
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Practical Classics & Car Restorer On Ford 100E Briefing
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Practical Classics February 2005 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Escort Mk I
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Practical Classics June 1996 - Featuring Buyers Guide Riley RM.
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Practical Classics Spring 2004 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Cortina Mk II 1966-1970
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