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Classic Motor Monthly Archives - a look at items from past issues...

Peter Cahill 1932-2008...John Hodson pays tribute to CMM's Senior Correspondent (From Issue 237, December 2008) New!

Time for a tribute to Rover...James Hine tells the story of the restoration of his Rover 60 in The Man from Auntie (From Issue 125, August 1999)

Peter Cahill's Club Call feature examines a famous Italian marque and The Lancia Motor Club (From Issue 119, February 1999)

Alwyn Brice takes a look at one man's restoration of an MG M-Type Midget in Small Wonder (From Issue 121, April 1999)

In American Express, Peter Cahill interviews George Alexander, a man who has a particular fascination for older Stateside cars. (From Issue 124, July 1999)

Peter Cahill celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar XK with Generation X (From Issue 111, June 1998)

Alwyn Brice asks if the Sunbeam Lotus is not one of the most under-rated classics of the '70s in Black Beauty (From Issue 110, May 1998)

In our June 1999 issue we published a 7-page Unleaded Survival Special. In this extract, David Landers asks which solution for you? (From Issue 123, June '99 - modified and updated, and includes links on the subject)

With the EC set to ban leaded petrol, we asked is it the end of the road for your classic? (Of course it wasn't! From Issue 90, Sept '96; includes links on the subject)

David Landers continues to inform and educate on the unleaded fuel issue, part of a CMM feature titled Gathering Winter Fuel (From Issue 118, January 1999)

CMM Editor John Hodson knows a thing or two about the art of autojumbling - here are a few tips (From the Classic & Sportscar Show Guide, May, 1994)

Alwyn Brice went in search of the Prancing Horse to find out if Ferraris are affordable. Well, they seemed to be in 1994! (From Issue 68, November '94)

David Landers leaves the lobbying and takes a look at welding...and the joys of winter restorations! (From Issue 65, August '94)

Spannerman steps on the brakes with a look at the mechanics and maintenance of your braking system. (From Issue 57, December '93)

Alwyn Brice recalls a Simca he used to own, and decides that nostalgia ain't what it used to be! (From Issue 62, May '94)

Owain Williams looks at owning and living with the Ford Zephyr (From Issue 64, July '94)

Peter Cahill's Club Call caught up with Morris Minor Owners Club - from three members to over 14,000 worldwide! (From Issue 97, June '96)

Select this button for the controversial David Landers with a definitive Landers Lobby. (From Issue 68, November '94)

Choose this button for Martin Watson's guide to preparing your vehicle for a full restoration. (From Issue 60, March '94)

Click here for Alwyn Brice's Postcard from Cyprus - an island of classics (From Issue 75, June '95)

One of Peter Cahill's Archive entries is his look at the 'grown-up' version of the Morris Minor - the Morris Oxford. (From Issue 76, July '95)

This is the seminal article that introduced the eccentric workshop advisor, Spannerman. (From Issue 55, October '93)

Where are they now was the title of a new series from Alwyn Brice. This one looked at a great 'special' the Super Accessories (From Issue 75, June '95)

Collectors Corner is penned every month by Jack Tempest. This one featured a chap whose special interest was collecting model bubble cars (From Issue 80, December '95)

Alwyn Brice loves eccentric sportscars - so the chance to take a Caterham 7 on the continent was snapped up... (From Issue 70, February '94)

David Landers looks at oil for your classic (From Issue 75, June '95)

David Landers again, recalling great trips across Europe in vintage MGs (From Issue 57, December '93)

Our Archive Club Call features the 750 Motor Club.(From Issue 72, March '95)

Peter Cahill with another classic car focus - the Triumph Dolomite Sprint (From Issue 77, August '95)

Alwyn Brice has a romantic fling - with the Alfa Romeo Guilia Spider. (From issue 86, May 1996)

A golden oldie from Landers Lobby. With grid-lock approaching, is it time to take a fresh look at our environment? From Issue 76 (July 1995).

Spannerman again, looking at another problem, avoiding short circuits. (From issue 86, May 1996)

Peter Cahill finding that the British car industry is alive and kicking in the shape of Dunsmore Motor Traction. (From issue 85, April 1996)

The Martini Porsche 911 is a potent brew, as Alwyn Brice found out in Issue 87 (June 1996).

David Landers looks at the perils of modern technology - is ABS bad for your health? (From Issue 85, April '96)

Landers Lobby again on the perils and pitfalls of motoring in the computer age. From Issue 83 (February 1996).

Peter Cahill discovers a farmer with a passion for La France Roadsters.(From Issue 65, August '94)

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