Practical Classics Magazine April 2024 (1432) VW Golf GTI Saab 900 Triumph TR6 Porsche 911

Practical Classics magazine, April 2024 issue, dated 13 March–9 April 2024 on the front cover.

This issue celebrates 50 years of the Volkswagen Golf, with a major cover feature driving and comparing the Golf from Mk1 through to Mk8 and assessing which generation makes the strongest classic-car purchase.

Prominent models and features visible in this issue include:

• Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 to Mk8 50th-anniversary feature
• Saab 900 detailed buyer’s guide
• Triumph TR6 budget restoration story
• BMW E38 long-distance family road-trip feature
• Porsche 911 included in the Nineties Coupés fantasy four-car group
• Honda NSX
• Mazda RX-7
• Lotus Esprit
• TVR Cerbera
• Citroën 2CV restoration story
• Fiat 124 Spider staff-car feature
• Vauxhall Astra Van
• Riley Pathfinder
• Smart Roadster
• Austin Seven Special
• Land Rover Ninety
• Rover 420GSi
• Vauxhall Frontera

The main Golf at 50 feature brings together multiple generations of Volkswagen’s famous hatchback, including early GTI models and later versions, with driving impressions, ownership discussion and buying recommendations.

The Nineties Coupés feature brings together the Porsche 911, Honda NSX, Mazda RX-7, Lotus Esprit and TVR Cerbera as a fantasy selection of desirable performance cars from the era.

Other editorial content includes:

• A high-quality, low-budget Triumph TR6 restoration
• A Saab 900 buyer’s guide
• A family journey in a BMW E38
• Restoration of a Citroën 2CV
• Readers’ cars and restoration experiences
• Classic-car market updates and buying advice
• Modern-classic coverage
• Affordable ownership through Bangeromics
• Staff project-car updates and workshop stories

The contents page states that 101 classic cars appear in the issue, covering a wide selection of British, European and Japanese marques.

Workshop and technical content includes:

• Servicing a Peugeot 205
• Replacing universal joints
• Choosing the correct battery
• Diagnosing windscreen-wiper faults
• Upgrading classic-car lighting
• Fuel-system and carburettor work
• Diagnosing electrical faults with a multimeter
• Repairing and maintaining driveline components
• Staff-car workshop updates
• Expert technical advice and home-maintenance guidance

This is a strong issue for enthusiasts of the Volkswagen Golf, performance coupés, Saab, Triumph, BMW and practical classic-car restoration.

Condition:
Pre-owned magazine in good used condition overall, with visible signs of normal reading, handling and storage.

The front cover shows light surface rubbing, small scuffs and general handling marks. There is some edge wear around the top, bottom and outer sides, together with slight softening and minor creasing at the corners. The bottom edge shows light rubbing, while the spine has mild handling wear but appears intact.

The cover displays slight waviness and does not lie completely flat. The printed colours remain strong and the title, cover text, barcode and issue information are all clear and readable.

The internal contents pages shown are bright, clean and clearly legible, with strong colour photographs and sharp text. Light page-edge wear and minor handling marks are visible, but no obvious large tears, heavy staining or writing can be seen in the supplied photographs. The magazine appears securely bound, although only the visible pages have been individually checked.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

SKU: 1432