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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.
Summer is here, and the thing that strikes me most in the middle of a very hot and dry 2026 summer is that we're still out on the roads in huge numbers, enjoying the hobby we love. That is no small achievement given the challenges we all face;...
A corroded sump has Danny concerned.
Learn the basics of exactly how an air-conditioning system works and what you can and can’t fiddle with yourself. Condenser A pipe links the compressor to the condenser at the front of the car, which resembles a radiator and is usually...
Tall tales from the PC workshop and beyond. Ed finishes his ZAZ and Matt bags a new project. Arusty sump is a bit like a worn cambelt. When it fails, it usually fails suddenly, and the results are generally catastrophic. So, the brand new...
Your classic questions answered, from binding brakes to running issues. Q I sent my Mazda 323's carb to a fellow enthusiast, who tested it and said his car runs well on it. Back on my car, it's slow, blackens plugs and is hopeless. What else...