Classic Car Buyer

Classic Car Buyer is Britain’s leading weekly newspaper for classic car enthusiasts. On-sale every Wednesday, it is packed with the biggest and most comprehensive news section plus auction reports and events - anything related to the classic car scene, you can read about here first. In addition, you’ll also find in-depth features covering all aspects of owning a classic car – buying, maintaining, driving and – crucially - enjoying. There are comprehensive buying guides, informative road tests, a nostalgic pull-out spread depicting a scene from the halcyon days of motoring, staff car sagas, guest columnists, market reviews, a detailed club directory and a regularly updated price guide. The publication is also packed with hundreds of cars and parts for sale in its Free Ads section, making it THE place to buy or sell your classic. There is a dedicated classifieds spread on classic commercial vehicles and machinery. Classic Car Buyer provides the best insight into bread and butter classics – every week! Edited by John-Joe Vollans, it is backed by a hugely knowledgeable team who have had years of experience running their own classics. That combined with an unending enthusiasm.

WELCOME

THE BIG PICTURE

MYSTERIOUS FINDS AT AUCTION

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

TFL SENDS ULEZ ADVISORIES

FIVA NAMES CHAMPIONS

“I DON’T THINK WE’LL EVER SEE THE CAR AGAIN” • Stolen Wheeler Dealers Ford Fiesta prompts a classic security wake-up call

3 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLASSIC SAFE AT SHOWS – WITH PAUL COWLAND AND CLASSIC CAR BUYER

PADDINGTON MINI OFFERED

HIT-AND-RUN WRITES OFF CLASSIC DATSUN

SPORTING BEARS RETURN

COVERING CLASSICS

REVIEW AUCTION HOUSE LISTING

GAME CHANGERS • We chart the values of the Jaguar ‘Mk1’, Roll-Royce Silver Shadow and BMW New Class – saloons that each kick-started a new era for their manufacturers

COOPER STAR • This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Cooper S, the car that showed exactly what a Mini was capable of. Here we pay tribute to this most potent of pocket rockets

MOTORSPORT & MONTE CARLO

SECOND WIND • Although it had a lukewarm reception when new, the second-generation MR2 makes a strong case for itself as the ideal modern classic

OPEN RELATIONSHIP • The Ford Escort Mk2, Volkswagen Golf Mk1 and Vauxhall Astra Mk2 were all popular hatchbacks given the convertible treatment by renowned coachbuilders. We evaluate how these 1980s battlers stack up today

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • We take to the road in a 1970s MGB GT that takes inspiration from the previous decade

CLASSIC SCENES

TOUCH OF CLASS • If you’re after a more modern classic, the Rover R8 200/400 range has plenty to offer. Read on to discover how to buy the best

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1992 Rover 216 GSi, value £2000

ROVER TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR3

OR MAYBE…?

FIAT 500

RENAULT 8

Classic Car Buyer

LAST ORDERS • Join in the CCB social scene by sending us your photos and emails, sharing your thoughts and opinions. Write to: ccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk.

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