Classic & Sports Car Magazine - March 2023

In this issue

Sports for all
The C&SC team sets out to discover just how much fun you can have for £18k, with sports cars from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Goddess with more glam
Martin Buckley gets a rare drive in one of Henri Chapron’s exclusive reinventions of the Citroën DS, the Majesty saloon.

Levin on the loose
Former F1 pundit Tony Jardine tackles the epic Silver Fern Rally in a Toyota AE86..

KIDS SCRAMBLE TO BICESTER

In the hundreds of classic cars converging on Bicester Heritage in January, record numbers of young enthusiasts set the tone for the hobby and industry alike

4 mins

Chic and cheerful

Proving that great sports cars, young and old, can be had for less than the cost of a new Renault Clio

10+ mins

BODY & SOUL

Henri Chapron's sympathetic adaptations of the Citroën DS improved on an already revered formula that would crown the model's legacy

6 mins

Ambition fulfilled

Swapping the F1 pundit's chair for the hot seat of a Toyota Corolla AE86 to tackle the jewel of the southern hemisphere

6 mins

Back - seat drivers

Ferrari's front-engined V12 four-seaters sold well despite being derided by purists. Today, they remain great to drive, if costly to own...

10+ mins

A question of aspiration

Getting ahead with 1980s verve in the turbocharged Renault Fuego, V6 Ford Capri and supercharged twin-cam Lancia HPE

7 mins

Eastern.promise, Bristol fashion

A road trip by Bristol to Turkey and back began well, but by the halfway point became a test of mechanical know-how if not marriage vows

7 mins

CAT from the CRADLE

An early pre-L’ Pantera demonstrates a visceral yet delicate nature at odds with the De Tomaso's unfriendly reputation

7 mins

"I didn't like damaging cars UN because I had to repair them"

As handy under the bonnet as he is behind the wheel, the multi-talented Andy Dawson reflects on his varied motorsport career

8 mins

NEARLY TOGETHER IN ECLECTIC DREAMS

The Opel Monza, a long-wheelbase fastback with sleek lights, splitrim-style alloy wheels, a 178bhp straight-six and a limited-slip differential, is a tantalising blend of American personal car, muscle car and 1980s sporting GT.

10+ mins

NEW TRAVELS, OLD MEMORIES

For years I had been thinking about one day buying an MX-5. When my dear wife Ine passed away in 2015, the time when we had rented a beautiful red 1993 MX-5 NA for the day became a treasured memory. For old time's sake, it would have to be an early red roadster just like that.

2 mins

FUZZ TOWNSHEND

A life-long fascination with buses fails to hide in this musician and TV star's garage

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.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Classic & Sports Car Magazine:

* In-depth coverage of classic car news and events
* Interviews with collectors, restorers, and other figures from the classic car world
* Features on the latest trends in classic car restoration and collecting
* Buying guides for classic cars

If you're looking for a magazine that will keep you up-to-date on the latest classic car news and trends, then Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start enjoying the news, features, and buying guides!