A matched pair of original Car Magazine issues from 1987, offered together as a small, focused group documenting late-1980s performance and road-test culture. Both are original period publications and retain their original covers and internal content.
These issues reflect Car magazine’s contemporary editorial style, combining long-form comparative road tests with manufacturer features and high-quality photography.
Included magazines
🌿 Car Magazine – February 1987 – £1.50 • Cover feature: “The Sensible Supercars” • Comparative feature: Renault GTA Turbo vs Lotus Esprit Turbo vs Porsche 911 • Period performance analysis and photography • International pricing noted on cover (Germany 9DM / USA $3.25 / Singapore $8.80)
🌿 Car Magazine – May 1987 – £1.50 • Cover headline: “BMW Goes for Porsche’s Throat” • Feature wrapping up BMW’s secret 8-Series coupé development • Period road test and manufacturer comparison content • International pricing noted on cover (Germany 9DM / USA $3.25 / Singapore $8.80)
Both issues include extensive contemporary advertising, road-test photography and editorial layouts typical of Car magazine during the mid-1980s.
Condition 🌿 Good vintage condition overall 🌿 Edge wear and spine wear consistent with age and handling 🌿 Light surface marks and rubbing to covers 🌿 Internally complete with no missing pages observed 🌿 Sold as a pair
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