OVERVIEW:
Auto Restorer was published monthly starting in 1999 by Fancy Publication in Irvine, California. It was
a retitling of Classic Auto Restorer which itself started in 1989. The
focus of both titles was "how-to" articles covering a wide range of cars and techniques. These articles provided hard core information
and were written by those who had actually done the repair or used the technique. This was supported by a feedback loop where readers' and
practioners' suggestions and experiences were incorporated into future articles.
Around the core "how-to" articles, other content included event coverage (especially warm weather locations) to featured cars of a make and model including deeper technical information and lists of qualified resources and suppliers. Other highlights were articles on automotive designs and designers, coverage of museums with good resources, and interviews with prominent car show judges.
With the March, 2008 issue, the magazine returned to use of color on the cover page. The title ended in February, 2020 due to proverbial "business reasons", and it continues as a online only version at "www.autorestorer.com".
The table of contents, if available, can be seen by clicking on the 
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PUBLICATION DATA:
The publisher provided six years of net paid circulation data between 2000 and 2005 (the last year for which we have circulation data).
The same 120,000 annual print issues was submitted to Oxbridge Communications for inclusion into their compendium,
The Standard Periodical Directory.
CONTENT COMPLETENESS:
A total of 254 issues was printed from January, 1999 through February, 2020. All cover images are complete except Apr 2016, Sept 2017 and
Jan 2018.