Datsun 240Z Fuel-injected and capable of 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds 1600 mile Gamble Off the road for three years then straight to the south of France. Will Holman gives his 1971 Merc a long test run Blown VW Derby G40-engined and fitted with a Rotrex supercharger too PPC £999 Challenge All you have to do is build the fastest car you can for under a grand Top Ten sleepers. Hide your light under a bushell – until the traffic lights grand prix, that is READERS CARS TVR 3900M, Spitfire 16-valve, Escort and supercharged Astra STAFF CARS Ewen’s Nissan 200SX Lexus V8 conversion hits a snag – rust PPC ROLLS TURBO We’ve finished nailing the turbo on. But will it work? Let’s find out On any Sunday The Pendragon Stages Rally in the Lake District. Cracking cars, Gromit
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