Classic Car Mart - April 2019

3D Technology To Preserve Classics?

Traditionally, the unavailability of a critical component has had major repercussions for owners of historic vehicles, putting the brakes on a restoration project or even forcing a historic vehicle off the road.

UPCYCLING

Two British-made modern classics which made credible sporting saloons despite their unlikely origins.

NICHE WORK

A crossover model before the term had even been invented, the original Range Rover could well be the perfect multi-purpose classic.

CLASSIC REVIVAL

Fancy an MGB without the welding and SUs? The much modernised RV8 should fit the bill.

1980s FLEET FAVOURITES

We profile a line-up of popular mid-sized '80s company cars ranging from the ubiquitous Sierra and Cavalier repmobiles through to the king of the company car park, the BMW 3-Series.

Solid State

Although a well-preserved Volvo 120 Series ‘Amazon’ makes a good choice as an occasional everyday classic driver, the range can be confusing. We play the numbers game and reveal some of the Amazon’s main foibles.

Round-Up - 1990s Jaguars

Following Ford’s acquisition of an independent Jaguar in 1989, the Coventry-based luxury car maker underwent a transformation that led to the introduction of a range of capable models that today are reasonably affordable as well as being fun to own and drive.

Myth And Rumour

The Stag may have suffered a poor reputation when new, but in the 21st century it’s one of Britain’s most popular classics – and justifiably so. We take a look at the pros and cons of investing in Triumph’s sporting flagship.

The Full English

An English-built Citroën meets English wine as we enter a slightly bizarre parallel universe.

Tailgate Revolving Doors

Paul Guinness looks back at his experiences from 35 years ago, when he helped to arrange a club stand at the first-ever Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC