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Paul Sutters’ Porsche 911 2.7 RS rep wears its competition history as a badge of honour and Paul intends to return it to its championship winning livery of the ’80s and go racing. Words and photography: Brett Fraser PAUL SUTTERS YOU AND YOURS HISTORY BOY Hands up who hasn’t wondered about the previous life of the secondhand car they’ve just bought. Particularly when that secondhand car was a Porsche.
Mercedes 300SL gullwing bumper new year 1954-1957 (For: Mercedes-Benz 300SL) One set bumper includes: One front bumper in 3 parts, 2 overrides and 2 trim embellishers. One rear bumper in 2 parts, 2 overrides Mounting kit (bolts and screws). We have 2 option for rear over rider: over rider small and big. If you order, please note for us. Bumper is copied from the original in shape, size and is perfectly comparable to the original bumper.
Mercedes W111 W112 Fintail coupe convertible (1959 - 1968) bumpers: 220B, 220S, 220SE, 250SE, 280SE, 230S, 300SE, 300SEL One set includes: One front bumper in 4 parts and front joining stripe One rear bumper in 4 parts and rear joining stripe Mounting kit (bolts and nuts). Bumper is copied from the original in shape, size and is perfectly comparable to the original bumper. Bumper is made from 304 stainless steel (it never rust, even at different temperatures).
Ford Cortina MK2 bumper with 2x front bumper (1966-1970) One set include: One front bumper in 2 parts One rear bumper in 1 part And mounting kit (bolts and nuts). Bumper is copied from the original in shape, size and is perfectly comparable to the original bumper. Bumper is made from 304 stainless steel (it never rust, even at different temperatures), After the bumper is finished, it is polished to high gloss. It looks like chrome.
Fiat 600 Multipla bumpers new (1956-1969) by stainless steel A set including: a front bumper with 2 x over rider, a rear bumper, bolts and screws Please see the link: bumperautomobile.com/fiat-600-multipla-bumpers-1956-1969.html The bumper is copied from the original in shape, size and is perfectly comparable to the original bumper. The bumper is made from 304 stainless steel (it never rust, even at different temperatures), After the bumper is finished, it is polished to a high gloss.
Hope springs eternal. Drive a dream classic to raise vital cash for Africa. The Hope Classic Rally – a unique charity event that has raised almost $2million since its foundation in 2015 – takes place on 28 June. As well as a great drive through the English countryside, a glamorous dinner and a stay at a luxury hotel, what makes the rally stand out is the opportunity to do it in a priceless classic.
Volkswagen Golf MkII From dependable bargain everyman classic to hot hatches and homologation specials, there’s a MkII Golf for everyone – for now. Words CHRIS RANDLE & CHRIS HOPE Photography BAUER ARCHIVE The Golf GTi to buy nowFrom entry classic to ballistic hot hatch, there’s a MkII Golf for you Buying Guide From classic runaround to homologation special: the VW Golf MkII Purists may not want to hear it, but Volkswagen’s MkII Golf is a better car than the MkI – as well as a bargain.
As residual values finally start to rocket for the Mk2 Golf GTI, there’s still time to get in on the action if you’re in the market… but you need to act quick! Our comprehensive Mk2 Golf GTI Buying Guide should help you find the retro hot hatch of your dreams. VOLKSWAGEN MKII GOLF GTI BUYING GUIDEThe Mk2 Golf GTI had some pretty big shoes to fill when it was launched back in 1983.
A bargain compared to its self-consciously iconic Jaguar Mk2 sibling, this compact, lively, luxurious Daimler makes a great buy. If you arm yourself with the right knowledge. How to buy the underrated V8 take on the Jaguar Mk2 Words CHRIS HOPE Photography JONATHAN FLEETWOOD Buying Guide Is the Daimler V8 the best Jaguar Mk2 variant? Find out for yourself Unthinkable though it may have seemed in the Sixties, the Daimler 2.
The Porsche community is mourning the loss of former racing driver and Operations Manager of the Weissach Development Centre, Herbert Linge, who died on 5th January aged ninety-five. Linge played an instrumental role in establishing Porsche’s proving ground and, through his work with motorsport’s governing body, was responsible for the introduction of life-saving measures at race tracks all over the world.
“Do you know Jeremy Clarkson?” and “What’s your favourite car?” tend to be the first two questions you’re asked when folk you’ve met for the first time discover you are a motoring journalist. The first answer is simple: “No, but I was at the same media event as him once,” but the second is a little harder to answer.
Mazda MX-5 MkII - With MkIs scarce and prices high, MkII MX-5s look like great value for a similar car, if you buy with well-informed caution. Words CHRIS HOPE Photography ADAM SHORROCK/BAUER ARCHIVE Buying Guide How to get yourself a mint Mazda MX-5 MkII while they’re still bargainsThat the Mazda MX-5 has essentially replaced the MGB as the classic world’s go-to basic roadster isn’t news.
What you need to know to buy the best of this underrated family. WORDS: SAM SKELTON PHOTOGRAPHY: PAUL WALTON JAGUAR XJ40 BUYING GRAB A MODERN CLASSICHow to buy the best value classic Jaguar saloon. Earlier in this issue, Paul Guinness told the story of Jaguar’s short-lived window of privatisation under the Thatcher governments of the 1980s. A story which is best remembered through one model – the XJ40.
Switchable technology enables drivers to alter the noise from the modern 911’s exhaust. Here’s how… One of the most characterful elements of the 911 is the exhaust note. Whatever model you have, the soundtrack is a constant reminder of partly why we enjoy the cars so much. That sound comes via the exhaust system. While an exhaust’s job is mainly to vent combustion gases to the atmosphere, it has a secondary task: to control the sound, primarily to comply with noise regulations.
Recent sales listings reveal some scary viewing in the 992 arena. Asking prices show not just price reductions month-on-month, but falls across the board. In some cases, those reductions run to tens of thousands of pounds, and even Carreras have been slashed. What’s going on? Jonathan Franklin of Jonathan Franklin Cars neatly sums up the background. “The market has been slowly getting itself overheated, partly since Covid, when people suddenly began spending.