Practical Classics Magazine Spring 2024 (1432) Ford Escort Mexico Jaguar Mk2 Lotus Elise MG Maestro

Practical Classics magazine, Spring 2024 issue, dated 13 March–9 April 2024 on the front cover.

This issue features a broad mix of classic-car road trips, restoration stories, buyer’s guides, head-to-head tests and practical workshop advice. The lead “High Roaders” feature follows around 50 Scottish classics on a large group drive, with Colin McRae’s Ford Escort Cosworth also highlighted.

Prominent models and features visible in this issue include:

• Ford Escort Mexico prominently featured on the cover
• Jaguar Mk2 detailed buyer’s guide
• Lotus Elise buying and ownership guide
• Ford Fiesta XR2 versus Renault 5 Gordini Turbo head-to-head feature
• MG Maestro 1600 restoration story, described as an early surviving example
• Jaguar X-Type Keith Adams feature
• Ford Escort Cosworth discovery connected with Colin McRae
• Mazda MX-5 NA/NB workshop servicing guide
• Triumph 2000
• Citroën 2CV
• Austin Mini Countryman
• Moskvich 427
• Mercedes-Benz W123 130
• Rover 3500 P6

The main Scottish road-trip feature brings together a varied selection of classic cars and their owners for a large-scale driving event. The issue also includes readers’ vehicles, restoration projects, classic-car market information, modern-classic coverage and affordable ownership features.

A separate restoration article follows an early MG Maestro 1600, while the buyer-focused sections cover the Jaguar Mk2 and Lotus Elise in depth. The head-to-head feature compares two celebrated hot hatches, the Ford Fiesta XR2 and Renault 5 Gordini Turbo.

The contents page states that 114 classic cars appear in the issue, covering a wide range of British, European, Japanese and American marques.

Workshop and technical content includes:

• Compression testing and engine-health checks
• Fitting upgraded or improved headlights
• Cleaning and detailing a car interior
• Replacing a damaged or worn top mount
• Mazda MX-5 NA/NB maintenance and servicing
• Carrying out a compression test correctly and safely
• Identifying common lighting and electrical faults
• Interior cleaning using wet-cleaning equipment
• Staff project-car repairs and maintenance updates
• Technical questions answered by classic-car specialists

This is a substantial issue for collectors and enthusiasts interested in classic-car buying, restoration, road trips, model comparisons and hands-on maintenance.

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

The front cover has light surface rubbing, minor scuffs and general handling marks. There is visible wear along the bottom edge, including small creases and slight fraying around the lower corners. The top corners also show light softening and rubbing.

The spine appears intact but has mild edge wear and light creasing. The cover is not perfectly flat and shows slight waviness and curling consistent with a previously read magazine. The barcode, issue date and cover text remain clear and fully readable.

The internal contents pages shown are bright, colourful and clearly legible. They display light page-edge wear and minor handling marks but no obvious major tears, heavy staining or writing. The binding appears secure from the supplied photographs, although only the visible pages have been individually checked.

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SKU: 1432