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

HAGERTY LAUNCHES POWER LIST

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

RADWOOD CELEBRATES RETRO

JEC PARTNERS WITH SNG BARRATT

KEY NAMES MOVE TO ALLAY ROAD PRICING FEARS • Stakeholders speak out against road pricing proposals and emissions-based parking fees

DVLA THREAT FOR OLDER DRIVERS

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE

SALON PRIVÉ CROWNS BUGATTI

BEAULIEU MARKS MG AT 100

COVERING CLASSICS

PREVIEW HISTORICS, SEPTEMBER 23

THE O-FACTOR • BL’s O-Series engine arrived in 1978 and would power many of its family steeds until 1993. We chart the values of a trio of the cars motivated by the widely used OHC unit

WHERE THERE’S A WHEEL… • … there’s a way. Alloy wheels have been transforming our classics for over 60 years, inspiring the CCB team to pick some of its favourites

SUPER COOPER • We take to the road in a lightly tweaked version of a Mini Mk2 998cc Cooper, and fall for its charms

MODERN LUXURY • Fancy cruising in a modern classic that delivers unparalleled levels of refinement? We compare and contrast three options from Bentley, Rolls-Royce and BMW

DEVON DELIGHT • We sample the delights of a ‘proper ’camper in the shape of this delightful Volkswagen T2

CLASSIC SCENES

AMERICAN APPAREL • If you want a car influenced by 1950s Americana but with its heart firmly in ’60s Britain, then here’s some tips on how to bag a good Consul Classic or Capri

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1964 Ford Consul Capri GT, value £15,000

FORD CONSUL CLASSIC AND CAPRI TIMELINE

Opel Manta B2

OR MAYBE…?

TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MkII

DAIMLER DOUBLE SIX

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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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