Practical Classics Magazine February 2024 (1432) Mini Cooper S Jaguar E-Type TR4A

Practical Classics magazine, February 2024 issue, dated 20 December 2023–16 January 2024 on the front cover.

This issue has a strong British and European classic-car theme, led by “The Italian Job” adventure celebrating 65 years of the Mini and 55 years of the famous film. The feature follows a red Mini Cooper S on an approximately 3,000-mile return journey to Turin.

Prominent models and features visible in this issue include:

• Mini Cooper S Italian Job road-trip adventure
• Jaguar E-Type featured prominently on the cover
• Citroën DS “Goddess Guide” and buying advice
• Triumph TR4A six-year home restoration project
• Subaru Impreza high-performance revival project
• Rover 600 ownership feature with John Humphrys
• Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 8V restoration update
• Morris Marina Coupé staff-car feature
• Saab 900 Turbo
• Austin Seven
• Mini Countryman
• Jowett Javelin

The main Italian Job Adventure follows the Mini on a major European journey connected to the much-loved film. It combines classic-car touring, Mini history and long-distance ownership experience.

The Triumph TR4A feature documents a detailed six-year restoration completed at home, while the Subaru Impreza story follows a car transformed from a low-cost project into a powerful performance machine.

A dedicated Citroën DS buyer’s feature looks at purchasing and owning the distinctive French model, described on the cover as one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

Additional editorial content includes:

• Readers’ classic cars and restoration projects
• A feature with broadcaster John Humphrys discussing 28 years with his Rover 600
• Classic-car marketplace news and changing values
• Modern-classic coverage
• Affordable project cars and Bangeromics
• Club, event and preservation news
• Staff project-car repairs and ownership updates

The contents page states that 98 classic cars appear in this issue, covering a broad selection of British, European, Japanese and American vehicles.

Workshop and technical content includes:

• Servicing and maintaining a classic-car interior heater
• Professional-style interior cleaning and detailing
• Servicing a Triumph Stag
• Preparing a classic car for winter use
• Diagnosing and repairing a knocking engine
• Preparing a classic vehicle for competition use
• Refreshing and repairing an engine’s bottom end
• Workshop advice from classic-car specialists
• Staff project-car repairs and maintenance updates

This is a substantial issue for enthusiasts of the Mini, Jaguar E-Type, Citroën DS, Triumph TR4A, Subaru Impreza 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, minor scuffs and small handling marks. There is mild wear along the spine, outer edges and corners, including slight corner softening and light creasing. The top edge shows some rubbing and minor unevenness, while the lower edge has light shelf wear.

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

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

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

SKU: 1432