Practical Classics Magazine May 2024 (1432) Jaguar XKR Ford Sierra Cosworth Triumph TR7 Mercedes 190

Practical Classics magazine, May 2024 issue, dated 10 April–7 May 2024 on the front cover.

This issue has a strong performance-classic and restoration theme, led by the “Faster, Cheaper” feature covering sub-six-second performance cars available for under £11,000.

Prominent models and features visible in this issue include:

• Jaguar XKR featured prominently in the main performance-car comparison
• Ford Sierra RS Cosworth definitive guide
• Mercedes-Benz 190 Cosworth major restoration feature
• Triumph TR7 detailed buying guide
• Volkswagen Golf GTI wedding restoration story
• Jensen Interceptor included in the fantasy four-car garage feature
• Triumph TR4 included in the dream-garage selection
• Citroën DS featured in the fantasy four-car garage
• Renault Clio Williams featured alongside other desirable classics
• Ferrari Testarossa anniversary performance feature
• Alfa Romeo 164 from a special collection
• Smart Roadster staff-car feature
• Morris Marina Coupé
• Austin Mini Countryman

The main performance feature compares a selection of quick modern classics capable of strong acceleration while remaining relatively affordable. The cover cars include the Jaguar XKR and other high-performance models from the 1990s and early 2000s.

The Sierra Cosworth feature provides a dedicated guide to Ford’s celebrated performance model, while the Triumph TR7 buyer’s guide looks at purchasing and owning the distinctive wedge-shaped sports car.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 Cosworth restoration follows the rebuilding of a major project car in a Scottish barn. Another restoration story covers a Volkswagen Golf GTI brought back to the road in time for a wedding after being unused for around 25 years.

Further editorial content includes:

• A high-road driving adventure featuring Italian classics
• Readers’ cars and restoration stories
• Classic-car marketplace values and buying advice
• Modern-classic coverage
• Fantasy garage selections
• Affordable ownership through the regular Bangeromics section
• Collector and club features
• Staff project-car updates

The contents page states that 106 classic cars appear in this issue, covering a broad selection of British, European, Japanese and American marques.

Workshop and technical content includes:

• Removing and reducing paint chips and scratches
• Pre-season inspection and maintenance checks
• Carrying out safe electrical repairs
• Diagnosing and repairing a faulty fuel gauge
• Rebuilding and testing an alternator
• Charging-system diagnosis
• Classic-car electrical safety
• Paint correction and surface restoration
• Fuel-system fault diagnosis
• Staff workshop repairs and project-car updates
• Technical questions answered by classic-car specialists

This is a substantial issue for enthusiasts interested in performance classics, restoration projects, buying guides, affordable fast cars and practical workshop maintenance.

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 general handling marks. There is some wear along the outer edges and corners, including light creasing and softening. The bottom edge has small handling creases and mild rubbing, while the top corners show slight wear.

The cover displays mild waviness and does not lie completely flat. There is light spine wear and minor creasing, although the magazine appears securely bound from the supplied photographs. The cover artwork, issue date and barcode remain clear and readable.

The internal contents pages shown are bright, clean and clearly legible, with strong colour photographs and sharp printed text. Minor page-edge wear and light handling marks are visible, but no obvious major tears, heavy staining or writing can be seen in the photographed pages. The magazine appears intact, although only the visible pages have been individually checked.

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

SKU: 1432