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Car Magazine (UK Import) – April 1989
The 1990 Metro & The 1990 Escort – Very Good Condition
This April 1989 UK-import issue of Car Magazine highlights two of the most anticipated British launches of the period—the 1990 Ford Escort and the 1990 Rover Metro—along with in-depth testing of the latest Ford Fiesta and extensive industry analysis. A must-have for collectors of late-’80s British motoring journalism and fans of Ford, Rover, and period road tests.
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on the edges. The item shown in photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review all images for condition. Combined shipping is available, and every order includes a plastic protective covering.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Gavin Green argues the new Fiesta exceeds Ford’s expectations—and that the Metro may simply be too small to keep up with rivals.
6 — HEADLINES
First on-road shots of the undisguised new Lotus Elan.
13 — ORACLE
Marchant examines upcoming model line-ups.
55 — SIR!
Enthusiastic reactions to the magazine’s ongoing kit-car survey.
64 — NEWCOMERS
Ford Fiesta XR2i (p.66)
Mazda 323 (p.65)
VW Vento, Mazda MX-5s, Subaru Impreza previews (p.70)
Dodge Spirit (p.71)
Aston Martin Virage (p.72)
Notes on Jaguar’s quirks and oddities
83 — FRONTLINE
Four testers weigh in with their latest experiences.
91 — 1990 ESCORT: THE CONSUMER KILLER
A deep dive into Ford’s crucial new Escort and Orion, poised to resolve past confusion and reclaim trust.
99 — 1990 METRO: ROVER RETIRES ITS LAST SMALL CAR
How the new Metro modernizes Rover’s smallest offering with major improvements.
100 — ONE GIANT LEAP FOR FORD, ONE SMALL STEP FOR SUPERMNIS
The new Fiesta XR2i impresses—faster, sharper, and finally competitive again.
104 — GIANT TEST
The new Ford Fiesta versus the Peugeot 205 and the final edition of the outgoing Metro.
109 — ŠKODA GIVES YOU MORE FOR LESS
Exclusive test of a major budget contender in the UK market.
120 — PLAY SAFE, SELL BIG
Ford UK chief Derek Barron outlines strategic direction.
122 — DRIVING THE NEW MONDIAL
Gavin Green becomes the first British journalist to test Ferrari’s latest Mondial in Italy.
128 — IN BRITAIN
Why Europe may secure a new UK assembly plant before Britain does.
130 — HIGH TECH, HIGH COST, HIGH FLYERS
Mercedes-Benz’s new SL—an engineering showcase and a design milestone.
134 — A CAR FOR THE PRICE OF A BIKE!
China’s new £3000 electric car enters the spotlight.
136 — SETRIGHT’S YEAR
LJK Setright reflects on a disappointing 1988.
142 — WHEELS
Cars recently sampled by the editorial team.
144 — INSIDE LINE
Nigel Roebuck prepares for the closing stages of the 1989 F1 season.
150 — HOW TO BE THE NEXT SENNA
A look at driver training through Ford’s top-100 sponsored racing programme.
158 — REVOLUTIONS
Part three of Setright’s acclaimed history of the wheel.
162 — PRE-OWNED
Advice on choosing a used mid-’80s-to-early-’90s car.
167 — THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
A brutally honest guide to every new car on sale.
169 — HANDLEBARS
Setright on the evolving bicycle industry.
184 — WORKING WITH CARS
Profile of a specialist Mini mechanic.
A strong issue for collectors interested in late-’80s British motoring, especially those tracking the development of Ford’s key models leading into the 1990s.