{"product_id":"practical-motorist-magazine-may-1969-mini-ford-capri-triumph-herald-fiat-rust-sku-1525","title":"Practical Motorist Magazine May 1969 Mini Ford Capri Triumph Herald Fiat Rust SKU 1525","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Motorist Magazine – May 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a period British motoring publication packed with workshop advice, servicing information, mechanical repairs, road testing and ownership guidance for cars of the late 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue is especially relevant to collectors and enthusiasts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini, Ford Capri, Triumph Herald, Fiat, classic British cars, restoration and period garage\/workshop material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a hands-on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erust-repair feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing corrosion being removed from a red vehicle body panel. 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and Money Savers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed Car Prices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarage Mechanic’s Diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips from Readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Assisters Can Help You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrip-toe Overhaul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following issue preview also promotes subjects such as re-ringing an engine, clutch overhaul, starter renovation, cooling-system conversion and data for larger Ford models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant Cars \/ 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