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74 80 In the boot this month
6 Getting the old Beaut back into gear
Making sure when you take your girl back onto the road, you take it slow
the market value 10Determining of your classic A Classic Buick gleems in the early morning sunshine on a street in New York. Buicks are one of the most notorious cars associated with the Vintage era. Owner: Clive Neilson Photograph by Patrick Curran
Thinking of buying? Well were hear to help with a questionnaire to make sure the price your paying is the right one
17The Buick
Taking a closer look at the way in which the Buick transformed over the decades
26 Insuring your classic
Helpful tips to make sure the peace of mind car insurance promises isn’t burning a hole in your pocket.
42 Buying and selling on E-bay
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Regulars
4 Letter from the Editor 8 Spare Parts
All the general knowledge trivia you need to know about the classics
21 Owner profile
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East London Borgward enthusiast Gavin Hesse stripped his 1957 Borgward Isabella Coupe down to its bare bones before rebuilding it to its former splendour. We interviewed him about his Isabella
30 Classic or Modern?
We analyse the revamp of the Baby Rolls, a remake of the Phantom, hit or a miss?
56 Before and after:
A step by step run down of the transformation of a Silver Shadow, from junk to a gem
Making sense of what can be a very overwhelming space
49 This year’s Knysna car show
Giving you the low down on everything that happened, so even if you didn’t make it, you can pretend you did...
A closer look at the recession and the effects its having on classic cars and their owners
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essential items to keep 77 10in your car
From a torch to a tyre, items you just shouldn’t leave home without
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Competitions
9 Mystery car
Win an all inclusive holiday for two nights at this months car festival in Knysna.
59 Reader profile
Send us the story of you and your classic cars love affair, add some pics...and if you win...well turn to the page to find out...
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April 2009
61 The global recession in full swing
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