Practical Classics

Practical Classics magazine has a 30-year tradition of delivering the very best, hands-on classic car experiences to its readers. Every staff writer and contributor works on and restores their own classics. Each issue is packed with: * Rigorous buying advice * Real-world product tests * Inspirational classic driving features * Fascinating historical insight Practical Classics is also a campaigning title, taking the concerns of classic car owners to Parliament and keeping its readers' classics where they belong - on the road. So come and join PC in the workshop - the kettle's on.

WELCOME TO THE PC FAMILY • As we say farewell to our brother Theo…

Farewell to our Theo • We lost a member of our family this issue; Team PC pays tribute to the incomparable Theodore J. Gillam

Starting HANDLE • Matt Tomkins extols the benefits of use…

10.8V 2Ah Cordless Drill Kit

YOUR FAVOURITE CLASSIC CAR • It’s that time again to cast your vote in the once-a-decade survey

MY MONTH IN 5 PICS • James Walshe shows us what he’s been up to recently

Labour: classic-friendly? • FBHVC delivers Starmer Gov a classic manifesto for the UK

EVENT ABUSE • Classic show suspended after confrontation spoils the fun

NEWS IN BRIEF

The old Daim’s still got it! • Museum crew undertake classic driving route for Prostate Cancer

VANTAGE TO THE END OF THE EARTH • Aston driving duo are on the verge of hitting their £25k target for CALM

NEWS IN BRIEF…

Temptations abound • It’s time for a bit of retail therapy, with this month’s best new kit

BOOKSHELF

Best of British

THE RAIL THING

Time to party at Silverstone • Racing and rocking in equal measure!

ASTON OVERLOAD • TWO ANNIVERSARIES TO BE CELEBRATED

A ROYAL APPOINTMENT

Where to go this weekend…

MEMORY LANE • Ness is more in this scenic Scottish Highlands

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 1972?

FORWARD THINKING • James and pals embark on a 1500-mile mission to celebrate the Traction Avant’s 90th birthday

ANDRÉ’S MASTERPIECE

YOUR SHOUT • Classic emails, letters, tweets, posts & threads

YOUR CROSSWORD

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YOUR CARS • The classic you love, drive and restore

SPOTTED • Older cars in everyday use

Trucking Extraordinary • It’s not often that someone gets to build their own dream machine. Meet Terry Clarke and his homemade Railton!

Here’s what Terry modified…

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE

SUMMER SUN & WORKSHOP FUN • TRY 3 ISSUES OF PC FOR £5*

Riley Revival • RME brought back to life by brothers Paul and Steve

‘Our smaller motor museums need saving’ • Our Nick may be slightly loopy, but you know he’s right

‘Sometimes it’s good to bend the rules’ • John takes a stroll around the concours field

‘Finding comfort in the familiar’ • Charlotte reveals how a Fiesta steadied her nerves

RUST IN PEACE • Some real treats found in bushes, barns and yards this month!

The Ultimate Practical Classic • The PC boys show their hands and ask, which car is most PC?

ULTIMATE PRACTICAL CLASSIC READER CHOICES

FANCY A PUNT? • ‘They’d be happy to pay a premium for that’

The winners • Strong prices for everyday Brits at ACA sale

The Good Auction Guide PC’s pick of the best classic auctions

MGBD Services • P6 parts and restoration specialist now has a new home

WHAT I BOUGHT THIS MONTH… • 1996 BMW 328I DANNY HOPKINS, EDITOR

VW Golf MkI • James Walshe on why a Golf MkI makes more sense now than ever before

CHAT WITH A GOLF OWNER • Anthony Lattka tells us about...