Classic Cars

Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine. It defined the world of classic motoring 40 years ago and still does it today. Every issue is put together by our team of classic car experts and enthusiasts. Using the best expert writing and photography, the magazine helps you experience what it's like to drive, keep and restore the classic cars of days gone by. We bring the stories and people behind the cars to life - showing you how to buy, keep and enjoy your cars. Every issue of Classic Cars is packed with: - Road tests - Drive stories - Expert buying advice - News and events coverage Classic Cars is the original classic car magazine.

Welcome • A well-balanced blend of starry-eyed enthusiasm and informed logic is essential to survive the classic car marketplace with your sanity and finances unbruised

‘It won’t throw me back in the seat – it’s too refined for that’ • Ali James loved the Jensen Interceptor at first sight. Over 30 years later, we’re putting her behind the wheel. Will she enjoy a luxurious drive to match its striking looks?

428 Coupés fall back into range • These stylish grand tourers are looking more tempting with each passing day

History sells • ACA’s winning barn-find formula

Decorated veteran

Weekend warrior • A chance to buy the very last Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta TdF to be built

Ferrari sales dominate Monterey

Royal Merc takes Monterey honours • 540K Roadster swipes victory from American marques at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Silverstone summer spectacular • Reworked Silverstone Festival aims at new markets, but hosts some great old cars

Early Ferraris prance on Blenheim’s lawns • Salon Privé celebrates the Italian marque’s origins

Sep-Dec event highlights • Our recommendations for a classic autumn

Bentley emerges from Saltwood • 4¼ Litre was owned by controversial MP and Classic Cars columnist Alan Clark

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ALEX RILEY • It has struck me there are just too many models of cars these days, but I wonder if we really do have more choice than we did in decades gone past

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The Fall of GRUGLIASCO • The Aston Martin Rapide Jet 2+2 could have given Bertone a new lease of life. Instead, it was the last car the great Italian design house ever created. Ten years on, we drive it

LIFE STORY OF A Triumph TR6 • You can probably count on one hand the number of TR6s that remain with their original owners after 51 years – and how many of those are unrestored and still in regular use?

‘Some panels were like lace there was so little metal left’ • A life in Majorca suggested this Radford Mini’s restoration would be straightforward for Motorvation Classics. Little did Will Birrell’s team know it would be anything but

WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED • This 1926 ‘Bullnose’ Morris has remained close to the people and places of south-east Scotland for 97 years, turning a charmingly Vintage driving experience into a fascinating trip through history

A Bullnose’s life in pictures

ALFA REVILED? • Alfa Romeo’s Arna is considered to be the worst car ever to wear the badge, but does it deserve its bad reputation? We drive a restored survivor to find out

Seven steps to buying a Ford Granada MkIII • It can be a cheap way into a Cosworth. But tread carefully – parts can be scarce

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