So I followed the links to the message board of the "new" magazine and there
seems to be a difference of opinion. The first issue will have a story on
the 240Z and the Miata. I wonder how many old staff members will follow to
the new format? It sure looks to be a Suddard publication now.
Jon
Subject: Re: No More British Car Magazine?!
> Okay, I decided to go straight to the source, so to speak, and wrote to
the
> editors of British Car with my concerns. Here's most of the response I
got.
>
>
> >Here's what's happening, in very brief. We've joined the company that
> >publishes Grassroots Motorsports to get more
> >assets and staff resources on which to build. Our plan is to take
> >British Car as the foundation and expand around it, adding more
> >technical material, and yes, more racing though all vintage, plus a few
> >other non-British marques. Our goal by doing this is to be able to keep
> >all our British Car readers and advertisers while significantly
> >increasing the subscription and advertiser base so that we've got the
> >resources to be really great. Think Classic and Sportscar in
> >combination with Practical Classics, but all with an American reader
> >focus, and then throw in a little Vintage Motorsport and Sports Car
> >International at that level of quality (100 pages to start, all in full
> >color, on great paper with good covers).
> >All British Car subscribers will have their subscription continued with
> >the new magazine after they receive the next and last issue of British
> >Car.
> >If you'd like to offer your opinion on how we can make it great, go to
> >www.BritishCarForum.com or www.GrassrootsMotorsports.com where the new
> >Classic Autosport bboard is, and read what others are saying and add
> >your opinions.
> >Thanks for writing,
> >Gary
> >
>
> So, that's it, straight from the horse's mouth. We won't be losing ANY of
> the content we're used to; only GAINING content. I'll reserve judgement
> 'til I see the first issue.
>
> Still would have been nice if they let us know..... WITHOUT having to
write
> to them first.
>
> -Nory
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