{"product_id":"practical-classics-magazine-march-2023-rover-sd1-volvo-1800-saab-96-bond-bug-sku-1483","title":"Practical Classics Magazine March 2023 Rover SD1 Volvo 1800 Saab 96 Bond Bug SKU 1483","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned copy of \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Classics – March 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the supplied image, the magazine appears to be in \u003cstrong\u003egood used condition overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a bright, clean and very presentable front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some \u003cstrong\u003elight general handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, including minor rubbing around the outer edges and corners and slight surface marks consistent with normal previous ownership. The spine edge appears intact and the cover remains well attached. There are no obvious large tears, heavy staining, writing or major creases visible in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower corners show a little light wear and the magazine has a small amount of natural waviness from storage\/handling, but overall it presents well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the supplied photograph carefully as it forms an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collectible \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2023 issue of Practical Classics magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particularly strong cover devoted to \u003cstrong\u003estylish, affordable and usable classic cars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main feature is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTYLE ON A BUDGET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The sub-£20k design greats you should buy now!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue focuses heavily on distinctive classics that offer interesting design without requiring top-end collector-car money, making it a useful period reference for buyers, enthusiasts and collectors interested in the classic-car market of the early 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCars Prominently Featured on the Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRover SD1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most visually dominant car on the cover is a bright green \u003cstrong\u003eRover SD1\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown from the front three-quarter angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as the main image for the issue's stylish-classics theme and represents one of Britain's most distinctive executive-car designs of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolvo 1800\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light blue \u003cstrong\u003eVolvo 1800\u003c\/strong\u003e is featured prominently behind the Rover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts long bonnet, compact cabin and classic coupé proportions make it one of the most recognisable Scandinavian classics, and it fits perfectly with the magazine's emphasis on strong styling for sensible money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaab 96\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red \u003cstrong\u003eSaab 96\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in the upper central group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 96 is another highly distinctive Scandinavian design and adds considerable interest for Saab enthusiasts and collectors of unusual European classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenault 16\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRenault 16\u003c\/strong\u003e is also highlighted, representing the magazine's selection of practical yet unusually styled European cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBond Bug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unmistakable orange \u003cstrong\u003eBond Bug\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown prominently on the left-hand side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wedge-shaped three-wheeled body makes it one of the most visually unusual British vehicles of its era and a particularly eye-catching inclusion in this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatra Avantime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRenault Avantime\u003c\/strong\u003e is also identified among the featured cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unconventional coupé\/MPV-inspired design makes it a strong example of the magazine's “style on a budget” theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTough Classics Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother substantial cover story is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOUGH CLASSICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Glorious designs that can survive daily use? 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