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

RESOUNDING SUCCESS FOR DRIVE-IT DAY

VINTAGE NOSTALGIA FESTIVAL

DVLA CLARIFIES HISTORIC STANCE

CLASSICS WORLD CONTINENTAL

SMART MOTORWAY TECH FAILURES EXPOSED • BBC documentary reignites safety fears for motorists

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BE SAFER ON A SMART MOTORWAY?

CLASSIC FORD SHOW • Europe’s best Blue Oval show returns for its 20th anniversary on May 12

PREVIEW HISTORICS, MAY 11

REVIEW HOBBS PARKER, APRIL 17-18

FLAWED GENIUS • We look at the changing market values of three modern classics that feature more than enough to lure buyers – but enough to put them off, too

LEAD FROM THE FRONT • Front-wheel drive may dominate in today’s market, but it hasn’t always been that way. We take a look at a selection of pioneers with drive to their front wheels

SMOOTH OPERATOR • Samenjoys the open road in a very special late XJS V12

CLASSIC SCENES

SPORTING PROWESS • British sports cars came of age in the 1950s, but which of these iconic machines makes for the best classic today?

SUPRA STAR • A hero car for the Gran Turismo generation, the Toyota Supra is a fantastic sports car that’s become a true modern classic

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1994 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo, £30,000 value

TOYOTA SUPRA (A80) TIMELINE

Ford Cortina

OR MAYBE…?

ROVER 827Si

Mazda MX-5 NB

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.

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