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Practical Classics is a British monthly magazine focused on classic cars, restoration projects and vintage motoring culture. First published in 1980, it offers an engaging mix of practical advice, buying guidance and enthusiast-driven features for readers passionate about owning, maintaining and restoring classic vehicles. The magazine is known for its hands-on approach, featuring step-by-step restoration stories, maintenance tips and workshop advice designed to help readers keep older cars on the road. It also includes road tests, buyer’s guides and market insights covering a wide range of classic models, from affordable everyday favorites to iconic collector cars. Coverage of car shows, rallies and motoring events adds further depth, celebrating the community and heritage surrounding classic motoring. Interviews with collectors, restorers and automotive personalities provide additional insight and inspiration for enthusiasts of all experience levels. Available on PressReader, Practical Classics magazine delivers expert guidance, restoration inspiration and engaging stories from the world of classic cars.
Welcome to this bumper issue of PC. In terms of pages, it's the biggest one we have published for years and it's full of the good stu you've come to expect from Britain's favourite classic car magazine. The theme of revival sits at the heart of...
Your classic questions answered including top tips on how to buy a classic.
Tall tales from the PC workshop and beyond, including a trip to Mcmurtry. EDITOR 1972 Triumph 2000 Engine 1998cc/6-cyl/ohv Power 84bhp@5000rpm Torque 100lb ft@2900rpm Gearbox 4-speed man + o/d 0-60mph 14.9sec Top speed 98mph Fuel economy...
Andy Ibbotson explains how to service your R50 MINI at home this weekend. Today we are servicing a 2006 BMW MINI ONE fitted with the Toyota-derived 1.4 diesel engine. The widely-available workshop manuals do not cover this variant, but many...
Two epic adventues in classics purchased for pennies. Gareth Charlton The last time I graced these pages, I’d been disorganised ahead of a family camping holiday. My incompetence had forced me to buy a cheap Volvo 740 and drive it from...
Metal-bashing wizard Bruce explains how to deal with damaged trims.
Putting your car away for winter? Here's how to do it properly…
JJ Vollans gets behind the wheel of a single seater Renault.
Celebrating lost marques we'd love to bring back from the dead. Britain was once the number one car maker on the planet… and the most diverse. In 1922 we boasted over 122 independent car makers! Obviously, most of them are long gone, and many...