''Practical Performance Car Magazine'' ("PPC") is a British

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channel and former magazine that was published monthly by Blockhead Media. The channel uses the strap-lines "Performance Tuning for Grown Ups" and "Building, tuning & buying real-world performance cars".

History

The original magazine was launched in May 2004 by former Practical Classics magazine staff members, Will Holman and Kevin Leaper, and took an expert DIY approach to its stated interest areas (above), covering topics in three distinct sections. The magazine's last issue was published in August 2022, after which Blockhead Media ceased trading. After an almost two-year hiatus, Will Holman announced the magazine's comeback as a YouTube channel via a video message. The new channel states that it focuses "on classic cars that enthusiasts can (and do) build on their drive/garage/shed/living room floor, PPC is hosted by magazine founder and editor, Will Holman, and long-term contributor, Ben Allen."

Magazine Format

Front

This section of the magazine generally included articles of interest, feature cars, news and updates on those cars owned by the magazine's staff and its readership.

Tech

This section of the magazine generally included technical and expert-technical articles on a very wide range of topics such as modifications to the

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or engine management of a selected car. Articles are usually based on technical modifications that are widely applicable, or applicable to a popular model. The section also includes an opportunity for readers to submit their own technical project, which, if selected, will be featured in the magazine.

Buyer

This section of the magazine, as the name suggests, offered advice and tips on buying cars. Each month, the magazine will select a car to feature (for example the

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featured in the October 2006 edition), and provide a multi-page feature covering the car's history, known issues and attractions and advice regarding prices and maintenance. This section also included classified adverts from both trade and private advertisers.

References

External links

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