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Practical Motorist – 1955 – 12 Issues (Vintage)

£20.00

The Practical Motorist magazine was first published as a weekly magazine 12th May 1934 priced at 3D (just over 1p decimal) by George Newnes

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The Practical Motorist magazine was first published as a weekly magazine 12th May 1934 priced at 3D (just over 1p decimal) by George Newnes, January 1940 saw the price rise to 4D, it stopped being printed in April 1940 during WWII and was incorporated into Practical Mechanic with this note “PRACTICAL MECHANICS — Owing to the paper shortage “The Cyclist”, “Practical Motorist” and “Home Movies” are temporarily incorporated.”,  it restarted with a fresh look in May 1954 priced 1 shilling (5p decimal) as a monthly magazine with wonderful colour illustrated front covers, the last issue is from 1997 cost £2.25.
The magazines were available every Wednesday until the 15th February 1936, on the 22nd February there was a one off issue marked as weekly and on the 29th February until the last pre-war issue they were available on Friday.

Magazines are in used condition. Some better than others but all “Appear” complete.