Classics World

Each issue is packed with the best down-to-earth advice, useful specialist information and news based on realistically priced classic cars, which will inspire you to buy, repair and restore your own classic cars. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

Classics World

Editorial

NEWS

PRODUCTS

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Our roundup of the very best classic cars to go under the hammer in recent weeks

LETTERS

FROM THE COMMENTS • Some of the best contributions from the comments section on our YouTube channel

WHEELS OF INDUSTRY • We meet Jaye and her remarkable FC Victor ambulance that once served the people of Slough in undeniable style

FAMILY TIES • Musician and YouTuber Josh Turner tells the story of the family heirloom Volkswagen Beetle that set off his enthusiasm for cars

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT • The first owner of this 1986 Silver Spur was so dissatisfied with his new Rolls that he threatened legal action. We meet its current owner to learn why

Clearing the decks • A 1966 Volvo 121 ‘Amazon’, bought in 2006, started Jon’s classic car collection. 12 years later, a publishing career at Classic Car Buyer began. He went on to work for Classic Car Weekly and Modern Classics, and, as a freelancer, continues to write for Classics World and many other classic titles

Getting the right gear • Simon always has too many projects on the go, which means progress on individual cars can sometimes be slow. On the bright side, it does mean he never gets stuck watching telly of an evening. He likes virtually all classics, but has a weak spot for anything small, basic and generally overlooked.

Cambridge capers, part one • Peter has been a classic car journalist for nearly 40 years, and is a past editor of Practical Classics, Car Mechanics, Classic Car Weekly and Classic Car Buyer. These days he writes mainly about old lorries as editor of Classic & Vintage Commercials, but old cars remain his first love.

Lowlight highlights • Will has a collection of Morris Minors. This column follows the maintenance and modification of them for daily use, as well as the long-term restoration of a 1950 Lowlight Tourer from a desert scrapyard in America and a 1970 Morris Van which has been in his family for over 40 years.

UGLY DUCKLING • Once the butt of all ‘worst car ever’ jokes and derided for its quirky styling, the Austin Allegro has since outgrown its bad reputation to become a sought-after classic

An unlikely record-breaker

BUYING ONE

Pushing the boat out

BRITISH SPORTS CARS THE GLORY DAYS • We take a look back at the models that cemented Britain’s status as purveyor of the very best fun, fast and fashionable cars during the 1950s and 1960s

PART ONE FORD MONDEO ST24 • Say hello to our latest project: a vanishingly rare V6-powered sports saloon from Ford’s turn-of-the-millennium glory days

FORD MUSTANG • The all-American Ford Mustang remains one of the most iconic classic cars ever made. Here’s how to buy a great example today

YOU MIGHT ALSO CONSIDER… • Classics World editor James Howe and Broking Director at Lancaster Insurance Services Rich Morley each choose a car they’d recommend as an alternative

DAIMLER: THE JAGUAR YEARS • The Jaguar takeover of Daimler brought not only the name, but the factory and workforce into Lyons’ empire

Lyons’ buses

SP250 ‘Dart’ – 1959-64

2.5 V8 – 1962-69

DS420 (1968-92)

FROM THE ARCHIVES BACK IN BUSINESS • As production resumes at JLR after a cyber attack, we look back at the Browns Lane and Solihull production lines

MODERN CLASSICS AT AUCTION • Auction houses are...