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

KELSEY LAUNCHES 2025 CLASSIC EVENTS

FORD FOCUS MOST SCRAPPED CAR OF 2024

4x4 LEGEND UPGRADED

CLASSIC CAR LOAN PROJECT RENAMED AS BORROW A CLASSIC

MOTORSPORT NEWS CELEBRATES 70th ANNIVERSARY

BIGGEST ROLLS-ROYCE AND BENTLEY ‘SY’ GATHERING PLANNED

PRODUCTS

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

MADE WITH PRIDE

AMERICAN MUSCLE

BEEMER DOWN UNDER

CHERRY ON TOP

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

HEAD TO HEAD • Which of these classics would you rather have in your garage?

WORLD CLASS • A product of GM's T-Car programme, the Opel Kadett was better than ever in its third generation. We meet Colin Shepherd's fantastic example

NEXT BEST THING • The Alpina B9 3.5 is a rare and desirable classic performance saloon. Securing the real deal takes a lot of money and patience – so Wayne Worrallo built this spectacular tribute instead

AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE • An auto wouldn't be most people's choice in an MGB, but Peter Lavers is a big fan of the Borg-Warner 35 in his Bermuda-topped 1971 Roadster

ADVANCED MINIMALISM • We discover that less really can be more when it comes to the Austin A35

SUPER NOVA • We sample a Nova GTE which has survived the joy riders and the Max Power years and come away impressed

Grinding valves and a piston surprise

Rotoflex and Rivnuts

More Riley rectification

MERCEDES W124 • After splashing out on a seemingly tidy Mercedes W124, we end up splashing coolant all over the M20

PROJECT MARINA • With the paint applied and the exterior trim refitted to our Marina, we caught up with a few essential jobs while the bodywork was in progress

FORD CORTINA MK4 & MK5 • Once a staple of everyday British motoring and a UK best-seller, the Cortina Mk4 and closely related Mk5 are now rare classics

SPORTING LIGHTWEIGHT • Few cars encapsulate glamour as neatly as the R107-generation Mercedes SL. We chart its long life

FROM THE ARCHIVES • As 2025 gets into its stride, we look back at some notable new model launches from half a century ago

Spotlight on… THE ROVER V8 STORY • Rover's ex-GM V8 engine enjoyed a remarkable career spanning decades. We examine the development of this classic powerplant via the models that made it famous

LATE TO THE PARTY, EARLY TO LEAVE • Designed as a larger alternative to the popular Anglia 105E, the Consul Classic and Capri brought a dash of befinned Detroit style to Britain but faded away before they had a chance to show their worth

MODERN CLASSICS AT AUCTION • Auction houses are awash with cars from the 1990s and 2000s sitting on the cusp of collectability. Here are some that caught our eye recently

JAGUAR'S THIRD AGE • The modern S-Type may have been overshadowed by the Jaguars which came both before and after, but it was critical for the brand's survival

TWO OF A KIND • We learn how enthusiast Jan Frickel came to own two examples of the 986 Boxster – and why you should probably consider bargain Porsche ownership too

TVR CERBERA • The showcase for TVR's first in-house engine development, the outrageous Cerbera humbled the established exotics for a fraction of the cost and still appeals...