Pre-owned Practical Classics – December 2025 issue.

From the supplied image, this copy appears to be in good used condition overall with some light signs of age, reading and storage.

The front cover remains bright, colourful and clearly readable. There is light edge and corner wear, particularly around the outer perimeter and spine area, with minor rubbing consistent with normal handling. The corners appear slightly softened rather than sharply square.

There are also some light surface marks and very minor cover waviness visible under the lighting, but no obvious major staining, heavy creasing or large tears can be seen in the supplied photograph.

The spine appears intact from the angle shown, and the magazine looks complete from the exterior, although only the photographed areas can be assessed.

Please inspect the image carefully as it forms an important part of the condition description.

Description

Original Practical Classics magazine dated December 2025, presented as a Special Bumper Issue and packed with classic-car features, buyer's guides, ownership advice, workshop material and comparisons spanning several generations of enthusiast cars.

The main cover theme is:

“Your First Classic”

with the magazine selecting ten cars intended to launch a new enthusiast's passion for classic motoring.

The cover photograph is particularly busy and collectible, showing a broad selection of classics and modern classics arranged inside a workshop/industrial setting.

Mazda MX-5

Dominating the lower-middle of the cover is a silver Mazda MX-5, one of the most recognisable entry points into classic and modern-classic ownership.

The car is photographed front three-quarter with the roof down, placing it prominently within the issue's “Your First Classic” theme.

Its inclusion makes the issue particularly relevant to MX-5 owners and buyers looking at affordable, usable enthusiast cars.

Reliant Robin / Reliant Feature

The cover includes a major headline:

“Reliant at 90”

with the magazine stating:

“We blast back to the factory”

A red Reliant sports model is pictured beneath the headline.

This appears to form part of a broader anniversary-style retrospective looking back at Reliant's history, production and cars.

Ford Cortina MkII Buying Guide

At the lower-right of the cover is a dedicated:

“Cortina MkII Guide”

with the line:

“All you need to know when buying!”

A light blue Ford Cortina MkII is pictured alongside the feature.

For Ford collectors, this is one of the stronger attractions of the issue, especially for readers interested in ownership, purchasing advice and originality.

Nineties Alfa Romeo Feature

Another major cover teaser reads:

“Nineties Alfas…”

followed by:

“Is this a new ‘golden’ era?”

Several Alfa Romeo models are shown together in the lower-left cover montage.

The pictured cars appear to include examples from Alfa Romeo's 1990s era, with the feature seemingly looking at whether those models are now entering modern-classic territory.

This should appeal strongly to Alfa Romeo enthusiasts and buyers interested in 1990s performance and enthusiast cars.

“Your First Classic” Feature

The central cover feature promises:

“Ten cars we think will launch your passion!”

The background lineup includes a broad mix of cars, suggesting the article is designed for buyers considering their first classic and looking for models that are relatively approachable.

Visible cars include a mixture of compact hatchbacks, saloons, sports cars and older British classics.

The silver Mazda MX-5 is the most prominent, while other older cars sit behind it in a workshop-style lineup.

Competition Rover

At the very top of the magazine is a competition feature:

“Win! This 22K-mile Rover”

with the line:

“Free-to-enter competition”

A silver Rover saloon is pictured beside the headline.

That makes the issue additionally interesting as a period snapshot of the magazine's competition and ownership features.

Workshop Guides

The yellow box in the upper-right promotes several practical workshop subjects:

Learn how to lead load
Register an import
Improve your classic
Strip your next project
Store a classic correctly

These practical sections are a major part of Practical Classics and make the issue useful as more than simply a collectible magazine.

Other Cover Themes

The front cover also shows a workshop scene with mechanics working around a blue sports car, reinforcing the magazine's hands-on repair, restoration and maintenance focus.

The combination of:

first-classic recommendations
buyer's guides
anniversary features
workshop advice
modern-classic discussion

makes this a varied issue with broad enthusiast appeal.

Cars Prominently Featured on the Cover

Mazda MX-5
Ford Cortina MkII
Reliant
Rover competition car
1990s Alfa Romeo models

with several additional classic cars visible within the central “Your First Classic” lineup.

Magazine Details

Publication: Practical Classics
Issue: Special Bumper Issue
Issue Date: December 2025
Main Cover Theme: Your First Classic
Primary Car Feature: Mazda MX-5 and ten-car beginner classic selection
Other Major Features: Reliant at 90, Ford Cortina MkII buyer's guide, 1990s Alfa Romeos, Rover competition and workshop guides
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned / used

A good issue for collectors interested in Mazda, Ford, Reliant, Rover and Alfa Romeo, especially readers looking for practical ownership information and first-classic buying guidance.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully for dispatch.

Depending on the finished parcel size, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with care taken around the cover, spine, corners and page edges.

Packaging will be selected to help minimise bending, crushing and movement while in transit.

SKU 1476