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

LEZ LEGAL RULING

COBRA RETURNS TO UK

H&H 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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

NIGEL MANSELL SALE

MODERN CLASSICS TO BEAT LONDON’S EXPANDED ULEZ • We reveal some of the pre-2006 petrol classics that comply with the standards for the expanded ULEZ – and there’s hope for more exemptions to come

CLASSIC CAPITAL SEARCH CONTINUES

PISTONHEADS LAUNCHES AUCTION PLATFORM

PORSCHE RECREATION REVEALED

P1 FUELS GETS UK DISTRIBUTOR

COVERING CLASSICS

PREVIEW WB & SONS, SEPTEMBER 9

PREVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, SEPTEMBER 16

FORD FIGHTERS • In the 1970s those in search of an alternative to Ford’s all-conquering Escort could turn to offerings from the likes of Triumph, Rootes and Vauxhall. We chart their values today

GOODWOOD AT 75 • As the Goodwood circuit celebrates its 75th birthday we take look at its history, along with some of the events that have helped to create a very special place. It’s been quite a story

MIDAS TOUCH • The early Rover Metros were praised by the press back in period, but can a low-mileage survivor still impress today?

LITTLE LUXURIES • When the car buying public of the 1960s demanded a dash of extra style, they could turn to a trio of upmarket offerings based on popular everyman models

TOP DROPTOP • Jack enjoys a trip back in time at the wheel of a fastidiously maintained E30

CLASSIC SCENES

PRESTIGE PERFORMANCE • The Aston Martin DB7 is still a surprisingly affordable route into luxury British GT ownership. Here’s how to buy a great one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1996 Aston Martin DB7 3.2 automatic, value £20,000.

ASTON MARTIN DB7 TIMELINE

Alfa Romeo 2000

OR MAYBE…?

FORD CORTINA Mk5

LOTUS ELISE S2

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.

NEXT WEEK • DON’T MISS OUR NEXT ISSUE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13