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Classics World
Editorial
NEWS
AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Our roundup of the very best classic cars to go under the hammer in recent weeks
FROM THE COMMENTS • Some of the best contributions from the comments section on our YouTube channel
LA DOLCE VITA • Running his own classic car restoration business allowed Mick Rodger to rebuild his wife’s stunning Fiat 500 – but it wasn’t as straightforward as you might think
ÇA PLANE POUR MOI • A rare surviving example of Renault’s large saloon, Jason Crawley’s restored 30TX is a great reminder of just how luxurious big French cars can be
LONG SERVICE • We sample a Wolseley that has been in the same family since 1960
Shine, trim and tidy • 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.
Fuel system detective • Sam will be familiar to many CW readers as the editor of Classic Jaguar and Jaguar World, while away from the Jags, he’s an ardent admirer of oleopneumatic Citroëns, BL products and more. And yes, he’s aware his fleet is out of control
Idle issue investigation • 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.
‘Substantially complete’ • 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.
FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE • Once part of the furniture but now a rare sight in non-Cosworth form, the Sierra Sapphire is a textbook family saloon packed with charm
BEST WINTER PROJECTS • Planning to get stuck into a new project in 2026? We’ve brought together cars for all budgets, essential advice and a bit of inspiration to get you going
PROJECT SHOWCASE
WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS • Whether you’re embarking on a full nut-and-bolt stripdown or just a running restoration, what kit should be on the shopping list?
WINTER STORAGE • Don’t just lock the door and walk away for six months - here’s how to help your classic survive its winter hibernation
ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW • We explore the story of the gloriously over-engineered marvel that helped drag Rolls-Royce into the modern age
MGC • The MGC was a commercial failure when new, but a good example is much nicer to drive than intial road tests suggested
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
FORD MONDEO ST24 PART FOUR • With the welding finished and the cabin now transformed, it was time to turn our attention underneath. The rear suspension and brakes on our £500 Mondeo ST24 had seen better days, so we rolled up our sleeves and got stuck in
ASTON MARTIN • Known by the general public for its association with a certain fictional spy, Aston Martin had enjoyed decades of...