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

TWR REVEALS XJS-BASED SUPERCAT

ROVER’S RETURN

ROBERT YOUNG 1948-2024

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

CLASSIC CAR DRIVERS GETTING YOUNGER • New value index and the return of RADwood UK reflect a change in demographics and ‘modern classic’ perception

VAUXFEST 2024

MINIS RAISE VITAL FUNDS

SOLE SURVIVING TVR T440R HEADS TO AUCTION

MANOR PARK APPOINTS PAUL COWLAND

New feature at Haynes museum

REVIEW SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS, APRIL 25

REVIEW WB & SONS, APRIL 27

CAST ASIDE • We chart the values of a trio of 1970s coupes that can often be overlooked in favour of more illustrious models

WAITING IN THE WINGS • With many iconic sports cars from 1980s and 1990s out of reach for many buyers, we showcase our favourite 21st century offerings that are set to be appreciating classics.

ENDANGERED SPECIES • Its time cut short, Jon realises how much the Triumph Stag has to offer

SPORT FOR ALL • In the mid-1980s, a series of more grown-up hot hatches ensured families could go faster, too. We evaluate the classic credentials of three contemporary contenders

CLASSIC SCENES

GOING UP MARKET • Replacing the classic Range Rover was never going to be easy, but the P38A got plenty right despite its flaws. Here’s how to buy a great one.

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2001 Range Rover 4.0 HSE, £4000 value

RANGE ROVER P38 MODEL TIMELINE

FORD CORTINA Mk1 ESTATE

OR MAYBE…?

MORRIS EIGHT TOURER

RENAULT 5 GTL

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, MAY 15