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‘Strong, durable engines have long been BMW’s forté and those in the 02-series are no exception’

E U S IS W E N T A E R G R U O INSIDE Y 06 PLUGS & LEADS

GM decides to keep Vauxhall and the TR Register buys a special TR7

12 NEW PRODUCTS

Help for ‘dry’ Minis and Ratsport gives drivers the horn – it can only be garage gear

17 WHAT’S ON

Citroen fans flock to the Ace while Lancia nuts gather for their national rally

23 DRIVE ON

What to do and where to go in your classic car this month

25 POSTBAG

Memories of a Citroen GS Special and more beer up for grabs in the Classic Crossword ON THE COVER

24 COMPETITION

Your chance to win one of three Turtle Wax goody bags

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32 PRIDE & JOY

42 FROM THE WORKSHOP

36 BURIED TREASURES

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An eclectic mix of cars from the CCM faithful, including a 1976 UAZ and a Triumph Mayflower

Mike Worthington-Williams brings news of some great finds, including an early long-door TR2

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50 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD

Keith Moody gets behind the wheel of the last ‘proper’ Rolls ON THE COVER

58 THE LOST TRAVELLER

Steve Wilson checks out a neatly-restored Mini De Luxe 850 ON THE COVER

66 2CV’S SECRET HISTORY

Paul Guinness takes a look at the creation of a legend ON THE COVER

75 TOP SIX WINTER PROJECTS We pick a dirty half-dozen for the grubby fingered amongst you

87 AUCTON NEWS

A pair of 720bhp Mercedes CLK GTR’s fetch £1m

89 MODERN CLASSIC

Subaru’s awesome Impreza Turbo finally comes of age

90 BOOK REVIEWS

Why books on British lorries and Russian cars have been keeping us busy ON THE COVER

92 PRODUCT GUIDE

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84 BMW 2002 BUYER’S GUIDE Why this German saloon is well worth a second look

Find your next classic with our extensive range of cars for sale

188 CLUB FOCUS

Meet the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain

190 BACKWARD GLANCE

Paul Guinness opens his vault of classic treasures for you

194 NEXT ISSUE

Find out what’s coming up in February’s CCM

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LONDON TO BRIGHTON AWARD FOR JACQUES

GENERAL MOTORS U-TURN TO KEEP OPEL AND VAUXHALL

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n a surprise u-turn announced at the beginning of November, General Motors has decided not to sell off its two main European brands – Opel and Vauxhall – despite a previous announcement that a deal had been struck with Canada’s Magna International.

According to a press release issued by the company, it’s all due to ‘…an improving business environment for GM over the past few months, and the importance of Opel/Vauxhall to GM’s global strategy’. And the turnaround could mean good news for GM’s two British plants (Luton and Ellesmere Port), with the hope that there will now be no compulsory redundancies – although it’s expected that up to 10,000 jobs could be lost

throughout Europe as GM tries to restructure its Opel brand, with the likelihood that two of its four German factories will close.

Fritz Henderson, president and CEO of General Motors Europe, commented: ‘We understand the complexity and length of this issue has been draining for all involved. However, from the outset, our goal has been to secure the best long-term solution for our customers, employees, suppliers and dealers, which is reflected in the decision reached today. This was deemed to be the most stable and least costly approach for securing Opel/Vauxhall’s long-term future.’

Vauxhall has been part of General Motors since 1925, with Opel joining GM later the same decade.

Jacques Deneef (left) receives the trophy from Angus Forsyth.

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Vauxhall is staying as part of General Motors.

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e’re delighted to announce that Classic Car Mart has moved to a new home, following the magazine’s acquisition by Kelsey Publishing – the UK’s most successful specialist motoring magazine publisher.

Already firmly established in the classic car scene with popular titles like MG Enthusiast and Triumph World, Kelsey is uniquely placed to build on the strengths of Classic Car Mart in the years ahead – ensuring we stay ahead and continue to produce the magazine that YOU want.

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he inaugural Hagerty LBVCR Achievement Award has been presented to Jacques Deneef from Belgium – who was given the silver trophy by the classic car insurance specialist just prior to the 2009 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) back in November.

The new annual award is being made to the person who, in the opinion of a panel of judges, has shown the most meritorious contribution to the LBVCR. And in the case of Jacques Deneef, he helped secure the greatest number of Belgian entries and the largest number of eligible Belgium-made cars participating in the event to date.

Angus Forsyth, managing director of Hagerty International, commented: ‘Having worked tirelessly to encourage a significant number of his countrymen to the start line this year, Mr Deneef is a highly appropriate beneficiary of an annual award of this nature.’

The presentation of the annual award represents a step-up in support for the LBVCR by Hagerty, which also hosts the annual cocktail party the night before the run, in honour of its 500-plus participants.

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TR REGISTER BUYS SPECIAL COCA COLA TRIUMPH TR7 TR Register has acquired this rather special TR7.

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he TR Register has managed to acquire one of just three specialedition TR7s produced in 1978

by Star Vans – part of a joint venture between Coca Cola and Levi Strauss, with the three cars being given away in a competition.

Remarkably, all three TR7s have survived the last three decades. And when the example shown here was brought along to the TR7/8 Day at Knebworth back in August, complete with For Sale sign, the TR Register couldn’t resist snapping it up, as chairman Chris Cunnington explains: ‘When it became evident that it was for sale we thought: “Why not buy the car and use it as a promotional vehicle for the TR Register at shows and exhibitions around the country, as part of

a campaign to confirm our support for this model?” Everyone could then see at first hand a good example of the model, and maybe even have the opportunity to drive the car.’

All three TR7s were registered in Birmingham in 1978, before heading to Bedford-based Star vans to be resprayed in Coca Cola Red, complete with white livery and a Weathershield sunroof. Wolfrace alloy wheels were then fitted, as was air conditioning and a larger alternator. The interior was re-trimmed, with the seats, door pockets, sun visors and parcel shelf all being trimmed in genuine Levi’s denim.

Remarkably, there was even a tiny black and white TV fitted in the glovebox, while the boot featured a fridge for keeping your Coca Cola cool…

RESTORATION WORK GIVEN A LIFT

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new Stertil Koni four-post lift is being put to use restoring and maintaining a fleet of vintage and veteran cars – all part of the Shuttleworth Collection, which looks after a large number of vehicles displayed regularly at air shows throughout the summer.

The Bedfordshire-based Shuttleworth Collection – a registered charity – wanted to replace its existing lift with one better able to cope with daily use, and eventually settled on one of Stertil’s ST4040 four-post lifts.

The ST4040 offers a low drive-on height of just 130mm, giving easy access to even the lowest of vehicles, while its lifting height of 2000mm makes it comfortable to work under.

Crucially, the platform’s adjustable width enables it to cater for narrow wheel tracks – essential when working on certain vintage models.

‘Veteran and vintage vehicles need more than casual attention and may be on the lift for some time, so the new lift is in constant use,’ said Neil Thomas of the Shuttleworth Collection.

Shuttleworth Collection puts new lift to good use.

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SHOW REPORT

NEC CLASSIC 9 0 0 2 W O H MOTOR S Words & Pictures: Chris Hope

s bigger and wds to Bir mingham wa cro the s ing br t tha a nz n extravaga The annual end-of-seaso ar, says Chris Hope better than ever this ye

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nce again the NEC entertained a huge number of enthusiasts who had descended on st Birmingham for what is for mo f. the perfect season round-of and car 200 than e mor and s With over 1000 car ing ryth eve rs offe ally liter bike clubs, this show car fan. under one roof for the classic well have noticed may e ther Those who were did, then you you If al. it was busier than usu estimate there ers anis org weren’t wrong: event in total. That’s a show were some 48,000 visitors r’s figures. record, up 8000 on last yea the dedicated group that r hea We were pleased to generate £38,000 of Sporting Bears managed to many worthy children’s help to nt over the three-day eve were rewarded with charities. Generous donations ger in a ‘dream ride’. sen pas a the opportunity to be a Lotus Europa.

Everything from a Lola T70 to

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iversaries to There were far too many ann The 2CVGB ce. spa ll sma mention in just this interesting of ber num a club played host to years of Citroen.

90 te ora mem prototypes to com enthusiastically The Morgan Sports Car Club ’s centenary. A que mar ish celebrated the Brit homage to the pay to ded number of clubs ban hdays included birt Ford le whi Mini as it turned 50, pi’s 40th. the Anglia’s 50th and the Car jumble stands, and ers trad al Besides the usu to chat to a number visitors also had the chance a selection of cars of dealers who had brought Brewer and Edd for sale. Show regulars Mike on the Live tors mo of ety China fettled a vari in gave aga lege Col ds Stage, while the Lee atre. We The tion tora Res the demonstrations at e days there’s not always feel that even over thre ing. Ah well, there’s enough time to tackle everyth always next year!

s in front of Mick Stacey stand ing 1964 Mk III az am his ‘Jemima’, panels are the Ford Zephyr. All red just ve co it’s d an l origina .

11,300 miles

Out & About: NEC Classic Motor Show 2009

Fancy this one? Hall One was full of cars for sale: this 1973 MGB GT V8 was available through Moto-Build for just under £13,000.

ro cars We’ve got a soft spot for mic Scootacar I Mk 2 196 This .

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Mk I Granada cou treasurer for the Kempson, club secretay and Drivers’ Guild.

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at its best.

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y spent a further Bought for £200, Matthew Oxle s Esprit Lotu one es seri his g orin £9000 rest the later, with tted fi s It’ y. back to its former glor the series three. from ine eng litre 2.2bhp 210

finished Dale Bishop had literally just Imp restoring his 1963 Hillman . especially for this year’s NEC

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TO THE MANOR BORN

When the Silver Cloud was introduced in 1955, nobody could have imagined the success it would bring for Rolls-Royce – or how close it would push Bentley to the edge of collapse, says Keith Moody

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t’s hard to underestimate just how important the Silver Cloud was for both Rolls-Royce and its sister company, Bentley. First of all, it marked the total integration of the two marques – a process that had started with the Silver Dawn and Mk VI series.

This meant that both cars shared the same pressed steel four-door saloon body while retaining the traditional separate chassis. But the impact of this new model, and the integration it heralded, was more far reaching and had huge consequences

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for both Rolls-Royce and Bentley. For the former, it firmly established them as the maker of well-appointed luxury saloons; for the latter it marked the beginning of a period that nearly ended in the complete collapse of Bentley.

A NEW DAWN

Work began on the project in 1950 under the direction of Henry Grylls, who in the following year became chief engineer of Rolls-Royce’s motor car division.

His brief was to create a new car while

retaining the tried and tested inlet-overexhaust engine. This meant creating several different prototypes. The first, an experimental Bentley saloon, was built in 1951, while in October 1952 came Bentley 20-B – its John Blatchleydesigned body closely resembling the finished article. It was similar mechanically, too, being built on a box section rather than a channel section chassis – but there was still a way to go.

The next experimental Bentley was the 21-B of 1953 and this was followed by

Road Test: 1960 Mk II Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

the 22-B, which was also the Rolls-Royce version. By April 1955, the Silver Could and S-series were ready to meet their public, albeit a slightly wealthy one. If it was the Rolls that you fancied, you’d be parting with £4796 while the S-series cost £4669 – £127 cheaper. Outwardly, both cars were very similar, with enthusiasts looking to the radiators and hub caps to tell them apart. At the time, the design was in keeping with Rolls-Royce’s restrained and understated image, which unfortunately meant that both cars left the factory

already looking like they belonged to a different decade.

But that did have its benefits – not only did it give the cars an air of grace and distinction, it also meant first-class build quality. The body was made out of 20gauge steel but, in a bid to save weight, the doors, bonnet and boot lid were aluminium.

Longer and lower than the outgoing R-type, the box section frame was 50 per cent stronger than its predecessor and featured a central cruciform. Coil and wishbone independent front suspension

was retained but the design used was a wholly new semi-trailing configuration to increase wheel movement. Steering was by cam and roller. At the rear, traditional leaf springs were still used, with the addition of a Z-shaped anti-roll bar to reduce spring wind-up. The 15-inch disc wheels were an inch smaller than those fitted to the R-type and the drum brakes were smaller but with wider linings. The familiar mechanical servo continued boosting the same front hydraulic and rear mechanical braking. �

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SEE WHAT AN 02 CAN DO FOR YOU Solid, reliable and stylish – there’s a lot to recommend the BMW 2002, not least the price Photos: Magic Car Pics (www.magiccarpics.co.uk)

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t’s fair to say that the BMW 02-series isn’t an everyday sight on Britain’s roads, which means that many enthusiasts overlook it when thinking about their next classic buy. And that’s a shame because this is the car that put the German car maker on the map. This is a beautifully engineered small car that’s a revelation to drive compared to most of its contemporary British rivals. If there’s no substitute for quality, the 02-series should have the market sewn up: from the feel

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of the switchgear to the durability of the mechanicals, the 02 offers a compelling classic proposition.

However, the car presents something of a paradox: it’s cheap for what it is, but more costly than many of its contemporaries, which is why it’s so frequently overlooked. Find a good one, though, and it will prove a rewarding classic companion for decades - whether you buy a lowly 1602 or one of the ultra-rare 2002 Turbo editions. Because this latter model is such a specialist and costly machine, we’re not

covering it here. You’ll need at least £25,000 to buy a good one, but for just a fraction of that money you could be enjoying 02 heaven.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

Bodywork Despite a reputation for quality, these BMWs can rust very badly. Any unrestored car is likely to be crusty in places and even cars that have been under the knife may be lacy here and there. However, there are a lot of panels still available and they’re not necessarily costly,

Buyer’s Guide: BMW 02 series (1966-1975)

despite being produced to very high standards.

Start with the obvious places of sills, wheelarches, door bottoms and valances. If these haven’t rusted, there’s a good chance the car is sound. But even if these areas are intact, it’s worth taking a look at the rear subframe mountings and the metal where the differential is attached to the bodyshell. Have a look at all the floorpans while you’re under there, especially the jacking points and the front and rear chassis rails.

The outer wings rust badly, especially around

the indicators and along their trailing edge. At least they bolt on - unlike the inner wings and front panel, which are also horribly rust-prone. There’s a crossmember below the radiator that rots from the inside out; if there are any signs of bubbling, it’ll need replacing. It’s the same for the box sections behind the headlights and indicators as well as inside the front wings.

One area that can get very costly to fix is the bulkhead around the heater air box. The drains get blocked up here so check they’re free-flowing by pouring some water into the vent at the top and

make sure it comes out from within the engine bay.

Engine and transmission Strong, durable engines have long been BMW’s forté and those in the 02-series are no exception. All 02-series models featured a single overhead-cam four-cylinder powerplant fed with either Solex carburettors (or Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection in the case of the 2002Tii). All these engines will go for much more than 100,000 miles if properly looked after, although from 75,000 miles the valve stem seals can harden, �

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