There are lots of great stories inside the December 2021 issue of Classic Cars magazine...
Inside the December 2021 issue of Classic Cars magazine
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OWNING
60 Life Cycle. From home-build to classic status for a Lotus Elan Sprint
66 Epic Restoration. Bringing Bentley’s EXP4 prototype back into the light after 50 years
89 Our Cars. Phil’s flashing E-type has a meltdown (p89); Joe introduces his BMW 530i Sport (p90) and Sam reverses his Toyota MR2 into a skip (p92)
DRIVING
6 The List. Senna superfan tries the car his hero helped to develop: Honda’s NSX
44 Size Matters. Assessing the merits of supersized classics as the Jaguar 420G, Lincoln Continental, Mercedes 450SE, Lamborghini LM002 and Bentley Arnage showcase their diverse luxuries PLUS – Bentley engineer Mike Dunn on making them handle
74 Prime Mover. We drive the Triumph test car that introduced fuel injection to the UK
BUYING
14 Quentin Willson suggests now might be the time to buy a Jensen, Jag or Merc
16 Chasing Cars. Lotus Esprits hit new heights and The Prisoner’s Moke crosses the block
20 Market Highlight. A US-historied Jaguar C-type refinished in British Racing Green
80 Buying Guide. Pick carefully, and a bargain Opel Manta can be yours for as little as £2k
87 Books & Models. Mike Spence recognised at last, and a gorgeous 1:18-scale Jaguar XJR
97 Ads on Test. Aston, Porsche, Rover, Jag...
135 Advertise for free
154 Price Guide Quarterly
THE MONTH IN CARS
24 Goodwood Revival. Triumphant return for the British classic as BRM is celebrated
27 Castle Combe. Autumn Classic Rare Frazer Nash battles adversity in Wiltshire
29 Obituaries. Celebrating the lives of Gordon Spice, Robert Brooks and Nino Vaccarella
30 Events. Planner Looking forward again to the likes of Rétromobile and Techno Classica
32 Barn Finds. Stunning one-owner Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider unearthed in Edinburgh
38 Next Month. Triumph’s small sports car celebrates a big birthday, on road and track
39 Letters. Sideways up Shelsley Walsh in a TVR, and our mystery roadster is finally identified
41 Quentin Willson remembers the fuel-crisis era of unwanted Ferraris and youthful buyers
43 John Fitzpatrick on swerving Volkswagen Golf GTIs round HM Customs & Excise
162 30 Years Ago Today. Jaguar’s Jim Randle had a lot to say about the motor industry...
