10 unmissable features in the April 2018 issue of C&SC

| 28 Feb 2018
10 unmissable features in the April 2018 issue of C&SC

The April issue of Classic & Sports Car goes on sale in the UK today (1 March), and it's so hot it's guaranteed* to warm you up even amid this week's big freeze. (*not actually guaranteed

Up front is our face-off between three generations of fast Fords, but there's truly something for everyone inside: a look back at Steve McQueen's classic Bullitt, a chat with a baby Fiat obsessive and even a drive in a wonderful Sharknose Ferrari. 

Of course as well as features you'll also find C&SC's customary winning mix of news, events info, buying tips and classifieds. Scroll down for a peek inside, and don't forget to subscribe for the best possible deal.

NB: The current weather conditions may have affected distribution in some areas. If you can't find the new issue in your local newsagent this week, try again in a few days or order a copy from this link.


10. A Riley's revival

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Ross Alkureishi charts one man's painstaking – but ultimately hugely satisfying – restoration of a classic Riley One Point Five 


9. The Octopussy Range Rover

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Nobody knows what happened to the topless Range Rover that starred in James Bond's 13th big screen outing, but that didn't stop Chris Bishop from building a copy. Martin Buckley takes it for a spin


8. For the love of Fiat

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In this month's instalment of The Obsessive, Andrew Roberts meets a family with a real thing for baby Fiats


7. Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs Jaguar XJ-S HE vs BMW 635CSi

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These three mid-'70s GTs were all European Touring Car stars in the early '80s – but which holds up best these days? Simon Charlesworth finds out


6. Mays from A to Z

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GP pioneer Raymond Mays helped kickstart motorsport in Britain and also enjoyed a successful racing career of his own. Paul Fearnley details his influential life


5. The forgotten Docker Daimler

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In an early-'50s world of smog, rationing and polio, the extravagant Daimler Dauphin gave people permission to dream. Martin Buckley tells its story


4. 'Sharknose' duo reborn

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The Ferrari Tipo 156 was a revelation when it arrived in 1961, dominating that year's F1 championship. Mick Walsh lives a dream by driving one of two beautiful recreations around a rain-soaked track


3. The much-travelled Pagoda

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Greg MacLeman traces the exotic history of a Mercedes 280SL 'Pagoda', through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Italy


2. Bullitt at 50

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It's hard to believe, but Steve McQueen's classic cop movie/car showcase is now half a century old. Julian Balme gives it another watch to see if it still holds up today 


1. Ford's supercar dynasty

Ford_GTs.pngIn a world-exclusive feature, Greg MacLeman gathers together two generations of Ford GT with their spiritual forefather the GT40. So which one is his favourite?