Yey! A New Car Mag!! Modern Classics
Discussion
Anyone picked one up yet? I received an email yesterday and found it in my local shop. Hurrah!
As the title says, its about modern classics, so all the stuff I'm personally interested in. The cover features things like Boxsters, Saxo VTS, Focus RS etc, with articles on 360's and cars of similar ilk.
Not read it through yet, but signs are very promising. The paper quality initially feels a bit cheap - particularly when compared to the over-glossy style of Car and Evo, but its also £2.99 and the paper type is a refreshing change I think. As is the price point!
The articles are quite short, which I like, rather than reading an epic tale spanning 10 pages or more and it also has lots of piccy adverts, like a cross between Octane and Top Marques.
I reckon if Evo, Car and Top Gear mags were cars, they would be VW and Audi - lovely to behold, enjoyable to drive, at a price that makes you think twice and content that, under the hyper gloss is just a bit more of the same. By comparison, this seems more like a Mustang; new to the UK, a bit rough and ready, point and squirt, cheap as chips, satisfying.
No affiliation to the publishers, I just like the look of this one - its hit my sweet spot. Anyone else got it yet, what you think?
As the title says, its about modern classics, so all the stuff I'm personally interested in. The cover features things like Boxsters, Saxo VTS, Focus RS etc, with articles on 360's and cars of similar ilk.
Not read it through yet, but signs are very promising. The paper quality initially feels a bit cheap - particularly when compared to the over-glossy style of Car and Evo, but its also £2.99 and the paper type is a refreshing change I think. As is the price point!
The articles are quite short, which I like, rather than reading an epic tale spanning 10 pages or more and it also has lots of piccy adverts, like a cross between Octane and Top Marques.
I reckon if Evo, Car and Top Gear mags were cars, they would be VW and Audi - lovely to behold, enjoyable to drive, at a price that makes you think twice and content that, under the hyper gloss is just a bit more of the same. By comparison, this seems more like a Mustang; new to the UK, a bit rough and ready, point and squirt, cheap as chips, satisfying.
No affiliation to the publishers, I just like the look of this one - its hit my sweet spot. Anyone else got it yet, what you think?
muppets_mate said:
Looks like it could be interesting. Who publishes it? Any recognisable writers?
I think its published by the guys who do Car, as it was them who sent me the email. Notable writers highlighted on the first page are Adam Towler, Mike duff and Nick Hall. Staff Writer is Murray Scullion.s m said:
I guess they're waiting to see the uptake/survey feedback before deciding to go monthly ( front cover suggests bi- monthly initially? )
I think so too, it says Sept/Oct in the back cover as well. I really hope it takes off, really like its attainable simplicity. Real gap in the market for this methinks.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff