Practical Motorist Magazine April 1980 Fiat Strada Daihatsu Avenger SKU 1631

PRACTICAL MOTORIST MAGAZINE – APRIL 1980 – VOL. 26 NO. 8

Original British motoring magazine from April 1980, published by IPC Magazines. A fascinating period publication featuring classic vehicle road tests, practical maintenance advice, mechanical repairs and DIY motoring guides.

MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS

• Fiat Strada 75CL: Detailed road test of Fiat's Italian-built family hatchback, examining performance, handling, comfort and driving characteristics.

• Daihatsu Charade: Three-cylinder Japanese hatchback featured in the magazine's Superservice section, with maintenance and servicing information.

• Hillman Avenger: Illustrated front suspension rebuild, covering MacPherson strut repairs and mechanical restoration.

• Electric Arc Welding: Practical guidance on welding techniques for home mechanics.

• Classic Mini: Second-hand buying profile and maintenance-related advice.

• Vehicle Maintenance: Headlamp conversions, heater ventilation improvements, bodywork, ignition timing and tyre developments.

• Motoring Safety: Fire extinguishers, first aid and essential emergency equipment.

• Vintage Competition: Original advertisement for a £2,500 competition featuring Halfords toolsets.

Packed with authentic 1980s motoring information, workshop photography, period advertisements and technical advice. Particularly interesting for classic car enthusiasts, restorers and collectors of vintage automotive literature.

CONDITION – PRE-OWNED / VINTAGE

This is an original magazine from 1980 and shows noticeable age-related wear.

• Visible rubbing, scuffing and creasing across the front cover.

• Noticeable wear along the spine, including surface cracking and colour loss.

• Worn corners and edges, particularly around the lower spine and bottom corners.

• Interior pages show age-related yellowing, discolouration and some spotting.

• Minor page curling, handling marks and edge wear.

• The photographed interior pages remain readable, with clear illustrations and text.

• No major tears are apparent in the photographed pages.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL EXTRAS

Magazine only. Any original loose gifts, promotional items, supplements or other extras that may have accompanied the publication are no longer included. The competition advertised on the cover is historical and is no longer valid.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

UK orders: Carefully packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International orders: Shipped in a cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during transit.

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SKU: 1631