Classic and Sportscar Magazine December 1986 Mercedes 540K Ferrari 512 Porsche 917

Original Classic and Sportscar Magazine December 1986 featuring THE WORLD'S GREATEST CAR?

Cover Features:

• THE WORLD'S GREATEST CAR? - Main cover feature with Mercedes
• Mercedes front grille and headlights - Iconic cover image
• December 1986 - £1.20
• Vol 5 No 9

Main Features:

• The Concours Pinnacle - Thousands flocked to see the Benson and Hedges A-ONE-AND SPORTSCAR Concours Grand Final. We were there to see who won (P40)
• Numbers Game - The complex world of chassis numbers. Two of the world's most revered sports car experts - and for good reason - are Jess Pourret and Doug Nye. Doug Nye looks into chassis numbers and numbering (P46)
• Demobbed! - The Mini Moke was designed for the armed forces but, as Colin Chapman tells, it was destined for a rather more peaceful existence (P76)
• The Power and The Glory - Perhaps the most magnificent performance car ever built. Mike McCarthy ogled while Mick Walsh got to drive it. The Jaguar XK120 is still a stunner in the USA (P60)
• The Right Stuff - Norman Mort's Jaguar light development in the fifties, as well as often being the man behind the wheel of the cars he developed (P102)
• The Hills Are Alive - Eighty years since the first Targa Florio and new cars in the 1986 retro-event saw some stunning machinery. Mick Walsh (pictured) were there (P82)
• Daysville - Interest in the Daimler and Wolseley Walch and Butterworth the trip to Daysville, a small town in Herefordshire, as well as Ferrari in a Corn Hall School at Cirencester (P106)
• Best of the Year - Out of the many books and magazines we've reviewed in the past 12 months, we choose our Top Ten (P111)
• Automobilia - This month, there's a bumper book review selection for Christmas, as well as our regular competitions and look at the latest models (P120)
• Club Ports - Up-to-date club round-up from Sportscar (P124)
• Case Histories - We're currently currently for sale by specialist dealers worldwide. Lloyd Cound looks at a 1929 Bentley 4½-litre (P126)
• Anniversary Waltz - To investigate the motor car 100 years ago this year. Here, we take a look at how they've become classics (P66)
• Jemcraft - Exotic looks reflections, reliable running gear and a competitive history make the Marcos GT a classic in the making. James Taylor shows us over his Pride (P70)
• Unknown Genius - Patrick O'Hare reveals the life and designs of Franco Scaglione - and he probably knew about the cars he designed better than anyone rather than just their names (P94)

Condition:

Vintage magazine in good collectible condition. Shows moderate wear including handling marks and spine creasing consistent with age and regular use. Pages intact with no tears. A genuine piece of 1980s classic car magazine culture with authentic vintage character.

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Shipping:

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Perfect for collectors of vintage car magazines, Classic and Sportscar enthusiasts, Mercedes collectors, 1980s automotive culture fans, or those seeking authentic 1980s classic car memorabilia.