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

SCRAPPAGE SCHEME STRUGGLES CONTINUE

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

UNIQUE ALFA OFFERED

LEZ DEEMED LAWFUL

UK’S ‘CLASSIC CAPITAL’ REVEALED • North Yorkshire venue beats off stiff competition to be voted as Britain’s most popular classic vehicle destination

PETITION SUBMITTED AGAINST END OF POST OFFICE DVLA SERVICES

Mk3 MX-5 IS FAVOURITE

MAZDA ROTARY PASSES 2 MILLION

ZAKSPEED FOUNDER ERICH ZAKOWSKI DIES

GTI MEETING CONFIRMED FOR NEXT JULY

MASERATI CELEBRATES THE QUATTROPORTE

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, NOVEMBER 4-5

PREVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, NOVEMBER 18

PREVIEW HISTORICS, NOVEMBER 25

NAUGHTY NOUGHTIES • We evaluate the market fortunes of three 2.0-litre hot hatches from the 2000s; the Ford Focus ST170, Honda Civic Type R, and Renault Clio 172

CLASSICAL GAS • Hydragas suspension may have got off to a choppy start, but it’s increasing recognised for its virtues today. We look at the cars that employed the system over the years – some more prized than others

SHARP SUITED • With just six examples known in the UK, Jon tests a rarer-than-rare Vignale-Fiat 850 saloon

PEDIGREE PERFORMANCE • These thoroughbred classic wedges grappled for affections in the 1980s, but how do they stack up today? we evaluate the Porsche 944, Lotus Excel and TVR 350i

CLASSIC SCENES

FLYING SQUAD • Once a mainstay of the executive saloon market, the original Ford Granada offers space, comfort and a great driving experience. Here’s what to look out for

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1975 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia saloon automatic, value £16,000

FORD CONSUL/GRANADA MK1 TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR5

OR MAYBE…?

VAUXHALL VENTORA

RENAULT CARAVELLE

CHRISTMAS CHEER • THAT LASTS ALL YEAR!

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, NOVEMBER 22