Practical Classics Magazine August 2024 (1432) Jaguar E-Type Ford Sierra Renault 5 Vauxhall Calibra

Practical Classics magazine, August 2024 issue, dated 3 July–30 July 2024 on the front cover.

This issue combines classic-car restoration stories, buyer’s guides, workshop advice, project updates and features on motoring content creators. The main cover feature, “The YouTubers!”, looks at HubNut and other classic-car video creators, their vehicles and advice on starting a motoring channel.

Prominent models and features visible in this issue include:

• Jaguar E-Type restoration project, following an enthusiast who learned to weld rather than paying the rising market price for a completed car
• Vauxhall Calibra detailed buyer’s guide covering this distinctive modern-classic coupé
• Renault 5 buyer and ownership feature
• Ford Sierra family restoration story, restored by the original owner’s son
• Saab 9000 staff-car feature
• Triumph 2000
• Land Rover Ninety
• Austin Seven
• Morris Minor
• Morris Marina
• BMW 735i
• Citroën 2CV
• Citroën Traction Avant
• Lanchester LD10

The issue’s Drive It Day adventure takes the Practical Classics team back in time, with a group of classic vehicles participating in a period-themed road trip.

Other editorial features include readers’ restoration projects, classic-car marketplace news, affordable project-car advice, modern-classic coverage and the magazine’s regular Bangeromics section for enthusiasts seeking inexpensive older cars.

The model index states that 101 classics appear in this issue, including vehicles from Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Austin, Bentley, BMW, Citroën, Dacia, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Morris, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Triumph, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Workshop and technical content includes:

• Diagnosing and repairing windscreen-washer faults
• Detailed engine-bay cleaning and presentation
• Finding the cause of random engine cut-out problems
• Identifying and repairing water leaks
• Fitting and adjusting a replacement exhaust
• Correct engine-bay detailing techniques
• Investigating brake-fluid and clutch-related issues
• Bodywork preparation and workshop problem-solving
• Staff project-car updates and maintenance advice
• Reader questions answered by classic-car specialists

This is a detailed issue for enthusiasts interested in British and European classics, restoration projects, practical maintenance, affordable ownership and classic-car media.

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

The front cover has light surface rubbing, small scuffs and minor handling marks. There is some edge and corner wear, including light creasing and softening around the upper corners and lower outer edges. The spine edge shows mild rubbing and slight wear, but it appears intact in the supplied photographs.

The cover remains colourful and clearly readable, although it is not perfectly flat and displays slight waviness or curling consistent with a previously read magazine. The barcode and issue details remain clear.

The internal contents pages shown are bright, clean and fully legible, with strong colour photographs and clear text. There is light page-edge wear and minor handling creasing, but no obvious large tears, heavy staining or writing can be seen in the photographed pages. The magazine appears complete and securely bound from the images, although only the visible pages have been checked.

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SKU: 1432