Practical Motorist Magazine August 1971 (1613) Morris Marina Cortina Viva Jaguar

PRACTICAL MOTORIST MAGAZINE – AUGUST 1971 – VOL. 17 NO. 12 – SKU 1613

Original vintage British motoring magazine from August 1971, featuring classic car road tests, practical mechanical advice, restoration projects and DIY servicing guides.

The striking front cover features a close-up of automotive electrical soldering, highlighting the magazine's specialist workshop content. Originally priced at 15p.

FEATURES & CONTENTS

• Morris Marina 1300: Period road test and driving impressions.

• Ford Cortina 1300: Classic 1970s motoring coverage.

• Vauxhall Viva: Detailed gearbox rebuilding and overhaul advice.

• Jaguar: Technical data sheets covering 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8 models.

• Soldering: Specialist guide to automotive soldering techniques.

• Drum Brakes: Troubleshooting squealing brakes.

• Volkswagen: Viva gearbox rebuild and VW renovation features.

• Mini: Engine mounting renewal.

• Automatic Gearboxes: Adjustment and maintenance advice.

• DIY Servicing: Workshop techniques, bodywork repairs, electrical maintenance and servicing tips.

An excellent period reference for enthusiasts of 1970s British cars, classic vehicle restoration, vintage motoring magazines and automotive engineering.

CONDITION

Pre-owned vintage magazine showing age-related wear.

The front cover retains attractive colour, with visible yellowing and discolouration around the upper-left edge and spine. There are light surface scuffs, scratches, small marks, minor creasing and wear to the corners and edges.

The spine shows handling wear. Interior pages have noticeable age-related yellowing, particularly around the margins, with occasional small marks. The photographed pages remain clearly readable.

No major tears are visible in the supplied photographs. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL EXTRAS

The magazine advertises a battery-operated soldering iron for £1.95. This item is NOT included.

Any original free gifts, promotional accessories, separate supplements or additional items are no longer included. Magazine only.

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

• UK: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

• International: Securely packaged in a protective cardboard mailer-sized box.

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SKU: 1613