Blast off!

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Blast off!

Matt considers little wins as he searches for a big one

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Practical Classics Magazine

19 November, 2025

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Nearside welding nears completion, as Matt forms a plan

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‘we’ll have it acid dipped, and see what comes back…’

A thorough 100-point restoration on a valuable flat-floor Jaguar E-type is commonplace, but on a rusty 1969 2+2 automatic? That takes serious dedication

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Ask our experts

Tech solutions and real world tips

Practical Classics

Your cars

The classics you love, drive and restore

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