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Practical Classics is the only classic car magazine that truly does it all. From In-depth buyers guides to news and listings via technical advice and tutorials, to great adventures, the best reader stories, interviews, brilliant columnists and of course, PC's legendary workshop saga - there's nothing like PC.

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About this magazine

Practical Classics magazine buys, restores and drives - Just like our readers! It's the UK's leading classic car monthly magazine and is packed full with the very best hands-on classic car maintenance and restoration experience. Every writer and contributor maintains and restores their own cars so the team is ideally placed to offer tips, advice and a truly shared experience of owning a classic vehicle. As well as offering buying advice and product tests, each issue is packed with driving features and historical insight.

Practical Classics is the only publication with its own workshop, to involve all elements of classic car ownership - from Buying, to restoration to great adventures, and the only magazine to have its own NEC show! PC is also unique in having its own series of video tutorial at skillshack.co.uk

In each issue of Practical Classics magazine, you will find:

  • Buy: Each month, Practical Classics magazine offers the most comprehensive buying guides available anywhere
  • Drive: Join our team as they embark on adventures in their classics to all four corners of the world
  • Restore: No other magazine features such informative, inspirational and downright heroic restorations.
  • Improve: Our skilled team of tech experts guide you through the process of maintenance as well as renovation
  • Enjoy: We hit the road alongside our readers and share the joy of classic car ownership like nobody else

Whether you're looking for the latest digital edition or the print magazine, the quality and depth of the coverage on offer makes Practical Classics the perfect choice, either for yourself or as a gift for the petrol head in your life.

Benefits of becoming a Practical Classics subscriber

Here's why becoming a subscriber is an absolute must:

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  • Hands-On Expertise: Practical Classics is your hub for all things classic cars. From comprehensive buyer guides to the latest news and listings to inspiring stories to hands-on technical advice, we deliver it all.
  • Never Miss an Issue: A subscription to Practical Classics guarantees you never miss a beat. Each issue is delivered instantly to either your digital device or to your door with FREE UK delivery. 
  • Customisable Features: Personalise your reading experience with customisable features like audio narration, night mode, and adjustable text size, making your reading time as enjoyable as your automotive adventures.
  • Digital Delights: Enjoy the convenience of reading or listening to the latest and previous issues on any device, and receive a monthly exclusive Editor e-newsletter.
  • Rewards, Discounts and Prizes: Discover new motoring discounts, prizes, and surprises on Thursdays in-app including big savings on video tutorials at skillshack.co.uk
  • *Eco-Friendly Choice: With a Digital subscription, you'll reduce paper usage and contribute towards a greener planet while indulging in your classic car passion. Read more about our commitment to sustainability here.

Subscribe to Practical Classics today – the magazine that embodies the spirit of classic car ownership and fuels your passion for all things timeless on four wheels.

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Digital subscriptions will be accessible on the day of purchase. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

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You may receive additional benefits depending on the brand. Please see the 'Subscriber Benefits' tab for a full list of benefits that you will receive.

Currently, digital subscription rewards can ONLY be accessed via the app. So please install the app on your phone or tablet.

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Yes – every issue of the magazine and all content is published in what we call ‘device-optimised templates’ on our app. This means that no matter the size of the screen you use, your magazine will be easy to read.

The app gives you the best of both worlds! You can either enjoy your digital magazine in old-fashioned ‘magazine view’, which is basically a PDF replica of your print magazine, OR you can read it in optimised template format. - We call this ‘digital-view’ mode.

On the app, when you’re reading the magazine in digital-view mode, you’ll see a header bar at the top of each article. Here you’ll be able to:

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  • Select the size of text you find easiest to read
  • Bookmark features you want to quickly return to
  • Switch to ‘dark mode’ to make it easier to read your content

You'll also be able to access the content almost instantly when you purchase either a Print + Digital or Digital only subscription.

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