First of all a word of caution; this isn't on general sale today, I only know about it because I'm a subscriber and get my copy a few days early, so be careful!

The Club have been working behind the scenes with the magazine to make sure the article is as accurate as it can be (still one or two minor glitches in there) so it is pretty good, even if we say so ourselves!

Features Mario's car in the pictures, looking good, even for a LE.....

Should be on sale in the next few days, just look for the Speed Red LE in the lower left hand corner of the cover to confirm you are buying the correct issue; March 2012 issue.

Oh, and no, due to copyright we cannot and will not allow scans of the article to appear on the forum. If you want to read about the car in all its glory buy the magazine!

The magazine is well worth the money, heck there's even a full article on "Oil" which should cheer up Bockers!

Can't wait get a copy.

The *only* downside of the article is that under "owner's profile" they've put a blurb about Mario with a picture of a monkey!

My Dad got this in the post this morning too. I had a quick read over lunch and I think this is probably the best Coupe article written so far. It's over 4 pages and is a pretty comprehensive and very complimentary write up of the car, with details of the club and specialists too. Also Mario's car looks fabulous in the pictures, so it gets a thumbs up from me.

James

It should be; we did most of it!

Still the odd mistake in it, but on the whole far better than the "engine out for everything" articles!

The magazine itself also has a great feature on explaining ABS systems, as well as a load of other informative stuff. To be honest, I think I've read most magazines on the market today and this plus Car Mechanics are the only two I subscribe to. Highly recommended.

The Survival Guide from Car Mechanics May 2008 was quite good too.

What i want to know is why if it is recognised as a classic, why the crap selling prices??

That's the big question.

Next question; Why do they sell for more overseas? It seems the UK is the cheapest place to buy one. It's great if you plan to buy but not if you plan to selling.

Oh, where can I get this mag please?

Most supermarkets and newsagents but not for a day or two yet.....

My version seems to be different.

They have Mario with a goat instead, in your version Klaas

I read this last night (I also have a subscription) - excellent article featuring a lovely example of the most sought after top-of-the range Coupe.

I expect Marco will be salivating when he sees the picture of Mario the GWAR .

I had to smile when I saw proccys name in the the list of 'technical experts' - he can't even change a wheel !

Well done the Club on producing a great article, and further raising the profile of these classics !

My March issue of Practical Classics landed on the door mat on Saturday and I was surprised to see a Coupe on the cover.

When I saw it was a buyers guide I was worried as sometimes they are not very well researched and seem to carry on old stereotypes, however, having read it I was impressed.

Well done to the 7 FCCUK membered who made it a balanced and positive write up, I think it also highlighted what an excellent resource this forum is for owners and prospective owners (I'd never have taken the plunge without the buyers guide on here).

I'm now struggling not to put my Coupe in the classified ads next month, as I can imagine it'll stir up a lot of interest!

MARCH issue?

Surely there must be some kind of legislation against releasing magazines well over a month before the month they're supposed to represent. It's bad enough getting Top Gear a month in advance, but a March issue in the third week of Jan is mad

Other than that, great news about the Coupe article - I'll have to go and buy a copy

I got this Saturday Morning too. Its the only car mag I subscribe to, mostly because the buyers guide is full of things that I might potentially own one day - its rooted somewhere near the real world. No £100k concourse d' elegance winners in PC, instead a feature about restoring an XR4i. Which looked lovely, BTW.

The reasons it gave for why you should own a coupe = my reasons for owning one. It's not expensive really, particularly bearing in mind the performance, it looks like nothing else on the road and you can seat 4 people in it and get some stuff in the boot. The ultimate modern classic.

Has it hit the shelves yet i might pop out and get a copy tonight

It hadn't yesterday lunchtime. I'll check again today.

Website still showing feb(!) issue on its homepage...

http://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/

See look what you started now Stan!

Had a read of this last night as the father in law did me a copy.

It's very good, a few glitches as you say (peeling dashboards??), but a great article to raise the profile of the car. That's exactly the kind of publicity the car needs now, appealing to classic car enthusiasts who will look after them.

The LE looks good too Mario!

Where did you lot buy it. I have been into two asda's, a tesco and 2 local newsagents.

Hope so!

Very good article, got mine from Tesco this afternoon.

Found one at a BP station, good article.

Car looks great.

Peeling dash?

Great article, have just got an issue.

Re-read this thread

Got my copy today. Anyone notice the suspect F40 replica in the for sale section?