It might not have felt that way lately, but summer is apparently on the way! To get ourselves in the mood, we choose our favourite four-seat drop-top – will it be Golf, Escort, Astra or 205?

Meanwhile, our Ian Tisdale heads off around Germany in his Tatra, there’s a guide on how to buy the best Jaguar XK8 and Series 2/3 Land Rover and a fascinating insight into the world of Sir Alec Issigonis, as told through the experiences of his secretary.
Aside from loads of oily action at our workshop, there’s a truly epic VW Beetle restoration story – plus a man who went from washing his neighbour’s Fiesta Mk2 as a kid – to fully restoring it in time for his wedding day!
Plus: learn how multiplex electrical systems work and how to diagnose temperature gauge faults and fix your distributor. No other mag does all that!
