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

LANCASTER SPRITE FINDS NEW HOME

2024 Goodwood Breakfast Club dates revealed

REA’S FERRARI OFFERED

RUSTIVAL SHOW SET FOR MARCH DEBUT

LOTUS MARK 1 JOURNEY RECREATED

FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL BACK FOR 2024

AUCTIONEERS TAKE TOP SPOT

Class of ’89 to star at VolksWorld

AUCTION REVIEW 2023 • We spoke to several of the UK’s top classic car auction houses for their reflections on a topsy-turvy 2023, and their hopes for the coming year

FOUR SQUARE • The Type 4 platform used to underpin the Fiat Croma also gave birth to three other stylish executive saloons from SAAB, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. Nearly 40 years on, we chart their values

PICK ME UP • Open-bed commercials tend to be more specialised nowadays, but the car-based pick-up was once a real favourite. We look back at some of the most memorable European-built examples

WOLF IN WOLF’S CLOTHING • Jon discovers why the diminutive VW Lupo GTI still leads the pack

BRITS WITH FINS • We evaluate three finned British family saloons designed in the ’50s for the ’60s, the Italian-penned Triumph Herald, Americana-inspired Ford Anglia and stylish Hillman Minx

CLASSIC SCENES

SHOW TIME • Kelsey Media has a host of exciting events across the country in 2024, including some new shows and new venues, with something for everyone – here’s your guide.

CATCHING SOME Zs • Despite humble origins, the MG ZR brought the spirit of the Octagon into the 21st century, and still cuts the mustard 20 years later

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2003 MG ZR160 3-door, value £3500

MG ZR TIMELINE

FORD CAPRI MK3 3.0S

OR MAYBE…?

TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500

VAUXHALL CAVALIER MK2 CONVERTIBLE

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, JANUARY 17