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
HCVA INTRODUCES STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC CLASSICS
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
LE MANS STAR TO HEADLINE PORSCHE SALE
GAYDON DIARY DATES
HISTORIC SITE TO CEASE CAR PRODUCTION • End of an era as production of Jaguar cars set to end at Castle Bromwich
BERGER’S FERRARI FOUND
FBHVC’S MAGAZINE RENAMED
Fiesta survivor at auction
JAGUAR CONCEPT MADE ROAD LEGAL
NEW PETROLHEAD VENUE TO OPEN
REVIEW HISTORICS, MARCH 2
PREVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, MARCH 23-24
TWO WORLDS COLLIDE • The 20-year Rover/Honda collaboration helped to revive the British firm’s reputation. But how are three of the most notable models performing in today’s market?
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS • With every new car released seemingly bigger and more powerful, we celebrate the cars that made the most out of the least
SLICK SHIFTER • A manual Jaguar S-Type remains a fine thing, as Jon rediscovers
CONTINENTAL CLASS • BMW’s largest engined ’02 variant had the pace to match stylish coupe rivals from Italy, but can it still compete in the same circles today?
CLASSIC SCENES
HIGH FIVE • One of Europe’s longest-lived superminis and a bestseller for many years, the Renault 5 range offers everything from runabout to hot hatch
INSURANCE QUOTE • £95 or £133 with agreed value
MODEL TIMELINE RENAULT 5
TRIUMPH TR5
OR MAYBE…?
ROVER MINI FLAME
FORD FIESTA Mk3 1.4 FREESTYLE
Classic Car Buyer
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