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 WORKSHOP

The Fiesta is over

No closure for owners

200mph now in sight

Rusty Road 2 Recovery

Stocking stuffers • We’ve brought you the latest must-haves for under the tree this festive season

CLUBS EVENTS

“I would love to turn my hobby in to a career”

MEMORY LANE

Paris and broke! • Steph Holloway wonders if the City of Light was just one adventure too far for her Marina

YOUR SHOUT

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Scottish SUPERSTAR • In Fife all its life, Ian Reader’s restored MG is back to showroom standard again

YOUR CARS

SPOTTED

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Gleaming HERALD • Meticulous restorer Mick Clark turns a Coventry rust bucket into a showroom fresh Triumph…

‘This has the potential to change lives’ • Nick's cock-a-hoop over a new asset for classic fans

‘Cars I tested are now at their next life stage’ • John recalls his years on the road testing beat…

‘Ford Fiesta: a little legend that lives on’ • Charlotte considers the fate of her first car

RUST IN PEACE • What sleeping beauties have we found this month?

MARKETPLACE • Classic values & essential buying advice

HOT FOR 2023 • The PC team chooses five classics that you should be bagging right now… gorgeous cars that won't lose you cash

FIVE OTHER BUYS • Here are some bitesize tips on other projected risers in 2023…

Mercedes C107 & R107 • Values are rising for this elegant coupé and cabrio, says James Walshe…

HANDLE WITH CARE • Which would you drive into a hedge backwards?

BROOKLANDS ACE • Historically significant AC is the first of the breed

A charged debate

Volkswagen Corrado G60

CLEVER MONEY CARS

YOURS DRIVES • Showsus your classic rides

FIAT PANDA • Time to buy a genuine people’s car, Italian style, says James Walshe. Read on for the full lowdown…

‘A fun-delivery system that never fails’ • Danny heads to France in a £250 Mazda!

‘I’m glad the A2’s time has finally arrived…’

Unseize the day • Danny goes under the GTV and gets completely stuck

The final stage • Time to hit the NEC stage but will the 2CV be ready?

It's show time! • Matt’s Landy takes centre stage at the LRO Show

Restoring rear end balance • Nigel treats his 325i to some new brake pads

A leap into the distant past • John rekindles his earliest car-owning memories

Feeling cranky • Rebel engine gets an unanticipated rebuild…

Cars reunited! • A cover recreated and ‘Pru’, Kim’s A30, joins in this time

ASK OUR EXPERTS • Tech solutions and real world tips

Austin Seven • A century on, this grand design endures

Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider • Nigel Clark shows you how to service your modern classic Alfa

Fettle a final drive • Ed...