Classic & Sports Car Magazine - October 2022

In this issue

A BRISTOL PASSION
How one dedicated enthusiast set out to recreate Filton’s lost Le Mans racer.

RUN TO THE SUN
The Brit who took on America’s fastest road race in a very special Lotus Carlton.

BLAND OF THE LOST

Never before has a £400 Vauxhall Astra Mk3 won a concours outright, but the Festival of the Unexceptional is no ordinary car show

6 mins

ΚΕΙΤΗ BURNS

The self-taught comic-book illustrator and award-winning aviation artist

2 mins

MILLION DOLLAR BABIES

Although not contemporaries, the Aston 300SL and Martin DB5, Mercedes-Benz Ferrari 275GTB represent the finalists in the search for the ultimate super-GT

10 mins

STYLED FOR THE HILLS

With sharp lines that pair elegance with sporting purpose, this former factory demonstrator AC 16/80 was born for competition

9 mins

DIAL M FOR MORE

Imbued with the magic of BMW Motorsport GmbH, the E24 M635CSi and E28 M5 stand tall as high points for the legendary performance brand

8 mins

BRISTOL RENNAISSANCE

Emerging from history books and old photographs, Bristol's lost 450 Le Mans has been painstakingly recreated and returned to the Montlhéry banking

9 mins

THE WORLD'S LONGEST TAXI RIDE

Remembering the epic 1988 London to Sydney Great Taxi Ride, a £31,000 fare for one humble black cab

10 mins

BACK FOR GOOD

Thanks to a sensational reproduction of the shooting-brake show car, Pininfarina's full set of two-door Peugeot 504s is reunited at last

8 mins

Joe Ellis – "I was at 180 on the speedo. After that I just went for it"

Meet the plucky Brit who took a Lotus Carlton far too fast for its own good on a wild road race across the Mojave Desert

8 mins

THE MAKING OF Mr Le Mans

Nine wins in the greatest motor race of them all is a tally of success that's unlikely ever to be surpassed. Tom Kristensen reflects on his record-breaking career

8 mins

CORTS OF APPEAL

Marking 60 years of the family favourite Ford that was 'more car between the wheels' with our top Cortina pick from each generation

8 mins

SPITFIRE GETS PEAK PRACTICE

Every opportunity to get the roof down out in the Peak District is leapt upon by enthusiast-in-love Farooqui; winter nights are spent cleaning

2 mins

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Classic & Sports Car Magazine Description:

Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a monthly British automobile magazine published by Haymarket Media Group. It was first published in April 1982 and concerns itself with classic cars as well as the people involved in their design and subsequent use, including in period motorsport.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including news, features, interviews, and buying guides. It also has a strong historical focus, with regular features on the history of classic cars.

Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a popular read for many classic car enthusiasts, and is known for its in-depth coverage and expert analysis. It is also a good source of information for those new to the hobby.

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