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

Editor's letter

News

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS • Our round-up of the very best classic cars to go under the hammer in recent weeks

BROMLEY PAGEANT OF MOTORING 2026 • The Bromley Pageant of Motoring enjoyed a hugely successful return on Sunday 19th July, as thousands of enthusiasts headed to the South of England Showground in Ardingly for one of the UK’s biggest and most diverse classic vehicle gatherings. The event, which was sponsored by Classics World, featured more than 2,000 display vehicles alongside car clubs, classic commercials, tractors, stationary engines, trade stands and autojumble.

SHARP-SUITED • The Rapier combined solid running gear with transatlantic style and a rally-winning pedigree. We meet a cherished Series IIIA

BLUE-SKY THINKING • As a lifelong Ford fan, Garry Tredwell was after something special as a winter project. And it turns out that the most special Ford these days is one that's really quite ordinary

CELTIC CONNECTIONS • We get acquainted with one of the best examples of the Gilbern Invader on the road – and Gavin McArdle, the man who’s owned it for over five decades

TOP DAILY-DRIVER CLASSICS • For anyone looking to swap their modern daily driver for something with classic appeal, we have five top choices to present to you... each with its own unique appeal

BUYING GUIDE: ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE • An early Rolls-Royce Corniche will take classic motoring to a new level. We show what to look for when viewing one of these upmarket two-doors

RAGING BULL • With multiple important models celebrating anniversaries in 2026, we explore the story behind Lamborghini and some of its landmark models

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR • We sample Rover's rather underrated attempt at a four-seater cabrio, originally designed to take on the likes of the drop-top versions of the 205, Golf and Escort

PRODUCTS

PROJECT SMART FORTWO • Rob Hawkins recalls the time spent reviving a 2004 Smart fortwo, which had a failed engine and numerous issues before he'd even begun the project

RESTORING AN MGB PART FOUR • Does the B-Series engine that came with a part-restored MGB GT need a rebuild? Rob Hawkins recalls what was involved in checking it over

Better brakes • Contributor 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.

In for a penny, in for a pound • 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.

Out of action • 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.

MODERN CLASSICS AT AUCTION • Auction houses are awash with modern classics sitting on the cusp of collectability. Here are some that caught our eye recently

SOUTH KOREAN BREAKTHROUGHS • We explore some of the...