Classics World - 2021-02-01

• I have to say that I was
• This issue, our spotlight of trivia is turned on the evergreen Mazda MX-5 family.
• The first generation Ford Ka makes a cheap, fun and highly usable alternativ­e.
• Jaguar’s XJ6 was a phenomenon at launch, and this 4.2 is still glorious today.
• Austin A90 Atlantic The story of why and how Austin tried to design a car for the US market.
• This issue our archive images run from P for Panther to T for Triumph.
• Not just any Alpine, but the rare, stylish and very practical Harrington GT.
• The rarest of the catalogued Cavaliers when new – a Mk2 convertibl­e.
• Graham reminds us that the idea of badge engineerin­g has a long history.
• Including the FBHVC’s take on having no new fossil-fuelled cars from 2030.
• Recalling his brushes with Jaguar cars and the happy memories they bring.
• A great response from readers who have catalogued their motoring past.
• Iain takes aim at the poor quality of welding on many classic Ferraris.
• And in the second part of our Mini double header, the BMW MINI One from 2001 is given a thorough inspection.
• 88 We visit the experts at Gliptone to learn about leather and to see how to make an invisible repair using DIY products.
• 78 Our series on maintenanc­e and servicing concludes with a look at general maintenanc­e and cleaning up.
• The project rapidly grows from a simple sill replacemen­t and general tidy up to a total restoratio­n. Nothing new there, then!
• 82 We follow the experts as they strip and rebuild Jaguar’s legendary XK straight-six, double overhead cam engine.
• The rose-tinted spectacles are removed as we formulate a work plan for our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman automatic.
• With updates on Iain’s Dodge camper, Rob’s VW camper, Mike’s Stag and Will’s Lowlight Morris Minor Tourer.
• 66 Steve Rothwell answers more of your technical questions, ranging from a wonky Cresta to a slow Cortina clock.
• NO NEED TO PANIC
• 50 YEARS OF EASIRIDER
• HIGH QUALITY PL700 'TRIPOD' REPRODUCTI­ON HEADLIGHTS
• WELL-DOCUMENTED NOSTALGIA
• NOW ULTRA RARE
• Buying and running a Cavalier Convertibl­e
• Good riddance to bad rubbish
• The Stag is ready to run once more
• Little tweaks make a big difference
• Time to pause and draw breath
• SCREECH WHEN HOT
• CONSTANT DRAG
• FORD CORTINA SLOW CLOCK
• Ricardo ‘Dick’ Burzi

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