In the September 2024 issue of Practical Classics, we’re in search of the ultimate practical classic – a car that’s affordable to buy, easy to own and restore, simple to maintain and has the best club support? When the first copy of Practical Classics hit shelves 44 years ago, the ‘practical’ in PC meant the 'practical application of car restoration and repair'. So, which classic possesses all these elements? Our writers picked Morris Traveller, Reliant Scimitar, Renault 4, Rover P6 and VW Beetle. What would you choose?
Also in this issue, our James celebrates 90 years of the Citroën Traction Avant with an epic trip from Lincolnshire to the south of France, there’s an amazing story of a 6.7-litre 21st century Railton rebuild and a Riley RM restoration, while the team get stuck into projects at the Practical Classics workshop – from BMW cabrio to Austin Seven.
There are essential guides to two German superstar hatchbacks - the VW Golf Mk1 and Seat Leon Cupra while our tech section reveals all about dynamos, changing window glass and diagnosing all kinds of running issues.
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