Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

| 7 Dec 2023
Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

Celebrate a half century of lightweight thrills in Classic & Sports Car’s January 2024 magazine with the Caterham Seven – and much more.

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Caterham Seven at 50

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

From p80, we’re gathering the highlights from the Caterham Seven’s glittering 50-year career on road and track.

Simon Hucknall straps in and sets off to reacquaint himself with some models that prove that, even after half a century, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.


Austin vs Vanden Plas

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

The Austin Sheerline A125 and Vanden Plas Princess A135 4 Litre Limousione star from p132 of the January 2024 edition of Classic & Sports Car.

Martin Buckley gets behind the wheels of these luxurious limousines, conceived by Leonard Lord to woo business buyers.


Audi vs Opel

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

Our next head-to-head sees one of the most famous four-wheel-drive cars, the Audi quattro, take on a ‘what if?’ contender in the form of the Opel Monza FF.

Our Charlie Calderwood is on hand to tell the story.


Bristol 400 drophead coupé

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

Also in the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car, we have the tale of a missed opportunity.

Bristol’s first road car was a saloon, but Emma Woodcock meets the 400 drophead coupé that deserved to be built.


Mercedes-Benz Dakar G-Wagen

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

Turn to p140 of our brand-new issue where we’re heading off-road.

Join Aaron McKay as he drives a brilliant recreation of the AMG-fettled Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen that won 1983’s Paris-Dakar rally.


Plus… Get our 2024 calendar!

Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

Yes, it is that time of year again! If you’re a UK subscriber to Classic & Sports Car or you buy your magazine in Britain, your January issue comes with our 2024 calendar, showcasing some of the best photos from the past 12 months.

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Classic & Sports Car – Caterham Seven at 50: inside the January 2024 issue of Classic & Sports Car

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