Projects

SAAB 9-3 SPORTWAGON PROJECT
James Howe on 6th October 2021
Is a more modern Saab just a posh Vauxhall – and are they a good ownership proposition for the DIY enthusiast? We find out, in association with Teng Tools
MINI ONE (R50) PROJECT
James Howe on 29th September 2021
Inspired by a true icon, the R50 MINI is fast becoming a classic in its own right. But how does it stack up as a project car?
MINI CLUBMAN COOPER S (R55) PROJECT
James Howe on 22nd September 2021
The R55 MINI Clubman is one of the most characterful modern-classic cars around – and in Cooper S form it's fast too. We find out what it's like to work on, in association with Teng tools
MG MIDGET PROJECT
James Howe on 1st September 2021
The MG Midget is a perfect beginner classic – something we hope to prove with our very own 1970 example
RUSTY PEUGEOT 205 – TIME TO FIX IT
Matt Bell on 23rd September 2020
When Joe originally purchased his Peugeot 205, he thought the rust was exclusive to one area. After a bit more inspection, it turns out this is one rusty Peugeot 205. Time to get it fixed.
FORD PUMA 1.7 EXHAUST FIX: STAFF CLASSICS
Jeff Ruggles on 10th September 2020
Work on our Ford Puma 1.7 up until recently had largely revolved around service consumables and fixing loose or tired bits of trim. However, after a few longer trips, I noticed the exhaust note had become rather more vocal than before.
£1000 FORD PUMA GETS SOME TLC
Matt Bell on 23rd July 2020
Jeff's £1000 Ford Puma was a tidy car to begin with, but with a bit of TLC in the form of some new parts has started to turn it into a respectable, tidy modern classic.
CHEAP RANGE ROVER P38A – BROKEN ALREADY?
Matt Bell on 16th July 2020
We always knew that the cheap Range Rover P38A would eventually cause us problems, but Aaron didn't envisage just how soon it would stop playing ball.
STAFF CLASSICS – JEFF’S R50 MINI ONE
Jeff Ruggles on 8th July 2020
Bought as an experiment to buy the cheapest R50 MINI One on the market in 2017, Jeff attempts to bring about some former glory 18 months on since it last moved.
FORD ESCORT MK3 PROJECT PART ONE
Aaron McKay on 1st June 2020
With prices of Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escorts spiralling out of reach for many enthusiasts, Classics magazine looked towards the next generation of FWD Escorts and got a Mk3 project. Aaron McKay was the lucky staffer who was responsible for fixing and improving our very own slice of 1980s Ford heaven.
STAFF CLASSICS – JEFF’S 1994 MINI SPRITE
Jeff Ruggles on 27th May 2020
Back in October 2019, our Jeff went on a road trip in a 1994 Mini Sprite that hadn’t seen the light of day for three years. Here’s how he prepared his car for a road trip across Europe.
WE BOUGHT A 200,000 MILE PEUGEOT 205!
Matt Bell on 15th May 2020
As part of our project car freshen up program, each of the team was given a different budget to pick out a classic car. Joe Miller, with £750, went and sourced a 200,000 mile, diesel Peugeot 205!
BUYING CHEAP CLASSIC CARS
Matt Bell on 29th April 2020
Pre-lockdown, we sold on some of our classic project cars and with a unique way of deciding budgets, set out to buy some cheap new classic projects. What could possibly go wrong?

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