Restoring Classic Cars Magazine November 1988 Vol 1 No 7 Jaguar E-Type Aston Martin SKU 1523

Original Restoring Classic Cars Magazine, Volume 1, Number 7, dated November 1988.

This is a specialist late-1980s classic-car magazine aimed at enthusiasts interested in restoration, maintenance, originality and traditional British and European classics. The cover features a large group of restored and preserved classic cars and promotes a particularly varied selection of technical and restoration-related articles.

A major cover feature is “E-Type Victor: Ground-Up Restoration”, covering a Jaguar E-Type restoration project. The issue also promotes a DIY Aston Martin servicing feature and a Masterclass looking at badge engineering and ways of improving the appearance and detailing of a classic vehicle.

The photographed contents page gives an excellent overview of the issue and confirms a wide range of restoration subjects, including:

• Morgan ownership and restoration
• Engine rebuilding and restoration techniques
• Reliant mechanical work
• James Taylor restoration/rebuild feature
• Lotus Elan Plus Two restoration problems
• Alfa Romeo paintwork / bodywork-related material
• Rover P6 anniversary feature
• Comparison of different ways to obtain a newly restored classic
• Ford Anglia preparation
• Aston Martin servicing on a budget
• MG YA restoration
• Chevrolet Bel Air
• Badge restoration and detailing
• Classic-car club directory
• Books, products, letters and regular enthusiast features

The contents identify this issue as Vol. 1 No. 7, which is particularly useful for collectors assembling an early run of the magazine.

This is a good period publication for classic-car enthusiasts, restorers and collectors interested in Jaguar, Aston Martin, Rover, MG, Lotus, Morgan, Alfa Romeo, Ford and Chevrolet restoration material from the late 1980s.

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

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Restoring Classic Cars Magazine
• Full date: November 1988
• Volume / Issue: Vol. 1 No. 7
• UK cover price: £1.50
• Main cover themes: Classic-car restoration and maintenance
• Major cover feature: Jaguar E-Type ground-up restoration
• Also promoted: DIY Aston Martin servicing
• Other makes/models covered: Morgan, Rover P6, Lotus Elan Plus Two, Alfa Romeo, Ford Anglia, MG YA and Chevrolet Bel Air
• Specialist content: Restoration techniques, mechanical work, paintwork, detailing, servicing and club information
• ISSN visible: 0954-1764
• SKU: 1523

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age, handling and storage wear.

The front cover remains complete and clearly readable, with the main classic-car photograph, magazine title and cover features all visible. However, this copy shows more obvious age-related wear than some of the more recent magazines.

There is visible discolouration/yellowing around the outer edges, especially along the left/spine side and lower portion of the cover. The front cover also has surface marks, small spots and general handling/storage wear.

The bottom-right corner has a noticeable diagonal crease/fold, with additional curling and edge wear in that area. The bottom edge shows rubbing and minor waviness, while the lower-left corner and spine end also show wear.

The spine/left edge displays rubbing, discolouration and small areas of wear, including a small nick/rough area around the upper-left side visible in the photograph. The cover does not sit perfectly flat and shows some age-related waviness.

The interior contents page is clearly legible but shows age-related toning/discolouration, particularly around the margins and edges. Some light spotting/marks are visible, consistent with a magazine dating from 1988.

The pages shown appear attached and the magazine remains usable/readable. From the supplied photographs, I cannot see any obvious large missing sections or major handwritten markings.

As only the front cover and contents area are shown, the condition assessment is based on the supplied images only. Please study both photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the 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.