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

SPEEDY SPARES TO CLOSE

SL SELLS FOR £340K

NEW CAFFEINE&MACHINE VENUE

RETRO RACERS AT AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL

RESTORATION SKILLS WILL BE SAVED • Government asks for your help in passing down key abilities to the next generation

EVO SET FOR NEW RECORD

NICK BALDWIN 1945-2024 • Peter Simpson, Editor of our sister title Classic & Vintage Commercials, pays tribute

Ibiza reaches 40

LOAN PROJECT SUCCESS

STABLE FIND

PREVIEW SWVA, FEBRUARY 1

GOOD COMPANY • The early 1980s saw Ford, Vauxhall and Citroën all release models to cater for fleet and family use, with each boasting a five-door hatchback option. But where do they stand in today’s market?

EARN YOUR STRIPES • Since the 1960s, go-faster stripes and graphics have been utilised as great ways to make cars stand out. We look at some of the most memorable

SUBTLE HIT • Jon Burgess samples a time warp, barely run-in Mercedes-Benz 380SL

TIMELY REMINDER • Trinity takes a trip back to the 1950s in a rare Wolseley 6/80 – a favourite of the police back in period

SIX APPEAL • The MGC was a bona fide grand tourer thanks to straight-six power, but against rival six-pot coupes from Triumph and Reliant, how does the MG stack up?

CLASSIC SCENES

LIFE BEGINS AT 36 • More than three decades have passed since the E36 3 Series was launched, but a good one still makes sense today. Here’s how to bag the best

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1998 BMW 328i coupe, value £8000

BMW 3 SERIES (E36) TIMELINE

Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible

OR MAYBE…?

FORD GRANADA MK3 ESTATE

ROVER 75

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 31