Collection: Cars and Car Conversions Magazines
Cars and Car Conversions (or CCC Magazine, for short) was the ultimate guide for the kind of petrolhead who didn’t just love driving fast but loved making their car fast. Launched way back in the 1960s, this UK mag was a holy grail for DIY gearheads, speed junkies, and anyone who knew their way around a spanner and an engine block.
What’s Under the Bonnet?
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Tuning Tips Galore: CCC was all about getting under the hood, rolling up your sleeves, and squeezing every last drop of power out of your car. From turbocharging your Ford Escort to boosting your Mini’s handling, it had all the secrets to transform your daily driver into a track monster.
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Modding Madness: Whether you wanted to slap on a body kit, throw in a nitrous kit, or rebuild the whole engine, CCC had your back. The mag was packed with how-to guides, crazy project cars, and real-world advice on turning your car into something you’d see screaming around a circuit.
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Rally & Track Action: It wasn’t just about tweaking cars—CCC was in the thick of the action, covering all the best UK rallies, track days, and grassroots motorsports. If you were into rallying or just wanted to know what suspension setup Colin McRae was using back in the day, this mag was your go-to.
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Classic Boy Racer Vibes: From souped-up hot hatches to stripped-down track toys, CCC had that perfect blend of old-school street racing culture with an obsession for performance. It was for the lads who wanted to leave everyone in their rearview mirror, with the roar of a custom exhaust ringing in their ears.
Why It Was a Blast:
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No Nonsense, All Power: CCC wasn’t about glossy supercars or showroom-ready luxury—it was gritty, hands-on, and totally obsessed with performance. If you wanted to squeeze an extra 50bhp out of your ride, this was your bible.
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Everyman’s Hero: While mags like Top Gear were drooling over Lambos, CCC focused on the cars you could actually buy—and then turn into something that could take on the big boys. Affordable, practical, and ready for action.
Who Read It?
Car lovers who didn’t just want to own a fast car—they wanted to build one. If you spent your weekends in the garage tinkering with your motor or loved the smell of burning rubber at the local track, CCC was your mag. It was for anyone who thought “factory spec” was just the starting point.
In short, Cars and Car Conversions was like a turbocharged blast of car culture for the everyday modder. It was loud, hands-on, and all about making your car go faster, handle better, and look cooler—all with a bit of elbow grease and a lot of passion.
