{"product_id":"practical-classics-magazine-june-2024-1432-vw-golf-cabriolet-jaguar-xk8-ford-fiesta-rover-series-iii","title":"Practical Classics Magazine June 2024 (1432) VW Golf Cabriolet Jaguar XK8 Ford Fiesta Rover Series III","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"375\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePractical Classics magazine, \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eJune 2024 issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e5 May–4 June 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front cover.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eThis issue has a strong convertible and summer-classic theme, led by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e“Open Secrets”\u003c\/strong\u003e feature comparing four soft-top classics and asking whether the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet remains the best all-round choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eProminent models and features visible in this issue include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"111p27h\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eVolkswagen Golf Cabriolet\u003c\/strong\u003e featured prominently in the main soft-top comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1itilsb\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eFord Escort Cabriolet\u003c\/strong\u003e included in the four-car convertible group test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fneh4a\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eVauxhall Astra Cabriolet\u003c\/strong\u003e included in the 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data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eMini One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eThe main \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003esoft-top four-seater test\u003c\/strong\u003e compares open-air classics from the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on practicality, driving experience and ownership appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eOther major editorial content includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uim7iz\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eA detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eJaguar XK8\u003c\/strong\u003e buyer’s guide covering value, ownership and common considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t1ql3q\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eA comprehensive \u003cstrong 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