Restoring Classic Cars Magazine November 1988 Jaguar E-Type Aston Martin Restoration SKU 1523

Original Restoring Classic Cars Magazine dated November 1988, a specialist classic motoring publication centred on restoration, preservation, servicing and enthusiast ownership.

The front cover features a striking group photograph of several classic cars arranged together, giving the issue a particularly strong period motoring look. The headline “The Real Thing: Brand-New Classics Off The Shelf” suggests a feature examining classic-style cars or newly available classics of the period.

One of the principal advertised features is “E-Type Victor: Ground-Up Restoration”, indicating an in-depth restoration project involving a Jaguar E-Type. A white E-Type roadster is clearly visible in the main cover photograph.

Another prominent feature is “DIY Service: Aston Martin”, aimed at owners interested in maintaining or servicing an Aston Martin themselves.

The cover also promotes a Masterclass feature titled “Badge Engineering: Give Your Car Some Sparkle”, suggesting practical detailing and restoration advice for badges and exterior trim.

The main photograph contains a broad selection of classic sports cars and convertibles, making this issue attractive to collectors interested in British classic-car culture, restoration projects and late-1980s motoring journalism.

Important: Any original free gifts, supplements, promotional items, loose inserts or other extras that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer with it and are not included in the sale. The sale is for the magazine shown in the photograph only.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Restoring Classic Cars Magazine
• Full date: November 1988
• UK cover price: £1.50
• US cover price: $4.00
• Main feature: Brand-New Classics Off The Shelf
• Restoration feature: Jaguar E-Type ground-up restoration
• Maintenance feature: DIY Aston Martin servicing
• Masterclass: Badge engineering / exterior detailing
• Subject: Classic-car restoration, servicing, preservation and ownership
• Era: Late 1980s
• SKU: 1523

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. Condition assessment is based on the single supplied photograph.

The front cover remains complete and clearly readable, with the title, date and main classic-car photograph presenting well.

There is visible age-related yellowing and discolouration, particularly around the pale outer margins, along the left/spine edge and across the lower edge. The cover also shows general surface marks, light spotting and storage/handling wear consistent with its age.

The left edge and spine area show rubbing and darker discolouration, with some slight softening from use. The bottom edge shows further rubbing and minor waviness, and the lower corners have light wear.

There are small marks and faint scratches across the light-coloured areas of the cover, though the central vehicle photograph remains bright and clear.

The magazine has a little natural curvature and does not sit completely flat.

No obvious major tear, large missing section or handwriting is visible from the supplied photograph. As only the front cover is shown, the interior pages and rear cover cannot be fully assessed.

Please inspect the supplied photograph carefully, as it forms an important part of the condition description.

Packaging

For UK orders, the magazine will be securely packed in a hardback envelope to help protect it against bending and general handling during transit.

For international orders, the magazine will be packed in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during the longer journey. Suitable protective packing will be used where appropriate to help keep the magazine secure in transit.