The brand-new January issue of Classic & Sports Car officially hits the news-stands today (4 December). The packed magazine is headlined by a fabulous brace of Jaguar saloons, followed closely by a stunning set of Bugatti Brescias and Le Mans legend Derek Bell on the incredible Porsche 956 962. But there's much more to pique your interest: the C&SC team take its classics on a remembrance drive to Flanders Fields, plus there's a brilliant free classic calendar to plan your year ahead.
This month's cover features a brace of Jaguar XJ saloons – one with six cylinders and the other with 12. Who else but Martin Buckley could test Jaguar's top executive saloons around the picturesque grounds of Wappenbury Hall! Both the XJ6 and XJ12 models offer a wonderfully luxurious driving experience, but each has its own unique charms and quirks. Buckley weighs up the pros and cons – but can he choose between them?
A touch of glamour is offered by Mick Walsh's in-depth look at one of Bugatti's greatest designs: the Brescia. We gather three lightweight masterpieces and put them through their paces on the road, plus we analyse the engineering hallmarks that were carried through to the Le Mans-winning 'Tank' of 1937 and '39. To top it off, the owners are on-hand to share their experiences, from tackling hillclimbs to historic trials. It isn't to be missed.
