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

HCVA MAKES DVLA PROGRESS

TOLMAN RESTORED XR3 REVEALED

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

RUSTIVAL WILL RETURN • Planning underway after all-encompassing event enjoys stellar debut

“ALL-INCLUSIVE”

MINISTERIAL CARS AT AUCTION

Marcello Gandini 1938-2024

MG TO HEADLINE FESTIVAL OF SPEED

SIX-MILE MINOR

PREVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, MARCH 27

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, MARCH 27

MORE DOORS • These three rear-driven icons have rocketed in value in two-door guise, but add a pair of extra doors and they suddenly become more affordable

FIVE ALIVE • Over the past 50 years, several manufacturers have opted to slot in between the common four- and six-cylinder engine options by offering unconventional five-pot power. We look back over some of the most memorable examples

MYTH BUSTER • Jon puts some tried received wisdom to bed upon encountering a much-maligned MGC roadster

FAMILY FEUD • The Mazda MX-5 made small sports cars popular again, but is the revolutionary Mk1, evolutionary Mk2 or new boy Mk3 the best choice?

CLASSIC SCENES

ABSOLUTE CLASSIC • The Jaguar Mk2 unlocked the potential of its Mk1 predecessor and turned it from a modest success into a major one. Here’s what you need to know when buying one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1963 Jaguar Mk2 3.8, value £45,000

MODEL TIMELINE JAGUAR MK2

VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE 16V

TRIUMPH HERALD 13/60 CONVERTIBLE

FORD GRANADA PERANA

OR MAYBE…?

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, MARCH 27