Sports Car Mechanics Magazine September / October 1983 (1372) XR3i Astra GTE TR5 Scimitar

Publication/Brand: Sports Car Mechanics Issue Date: September / October 1983 Item Type: Vintage British Sports Car & DIY Tuning Magazine SKU: 1372

Condition Report: This vintage 1983 magazine is in Good Condition. It displays typical light reading wear to the outer covers, minor edge rubbing, and light corner creasing consistent with its age. The spine remains secure and completely intact, and the internal pages are clean, complete, and highly readable. Please review all images carefully to verify the exact condition before purchasing.

✨ THE CARS & FEATURES (Highlights):

• 🏎️ THE NEW HURRICANE KIT CAR: A brilliant cover feature and dedicated special section detailing the wild Hurricane sports car built on a classic Triumph Spitfire base!

• 🏁 HOT HATCH SHOWDOWN: An incredible period group test putting the era's ultimate performance hatchbacks head-to-head: Ford Escort XR3i vs Vauxhall Astra GTEi!

• 💎 RELIANT SCIMITAR BUYER'S GUIDE: Essential reading for classic British GT fans. A comprehensive guide on how to choose and buy a used Reliant Scimitar.

• 🛠️ TRIUMPH TR5 & TR6 SUPER SERVICE: A highly detailed technical feature packing expert garage advice on maintaining and servicing the legendary TR5 and TR6 straight-six sports cars.

• 🔧 HARDCORE RETRO TECH: Packed with classic 1983 DIY guides including "Make Vauxhalls Go!", an MGB restore-or-rebody guide, steering rack fixes, suspension sorting, and a look at building an MG TD replica from an old air-cooled VW beetle chassis.

Shipping: Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve to ensure this classic piece of 1983 motoring history arrives in top shape.

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