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

PRA ISSUES UPDATE ON REFUELLING CLASSICS

MIDDLEBRIDGE ANNIVERSARY

£400k METRO AMONG RECORD BREAKERS

MITSUBISHI GOLDEN JUBILEE TOUR

UNITED PUSH TO RETAIN ORIGINAL REGISTRATION • FBHVC and HCVA both want to make it harder for classics to be lumbered with Q-plates

MORGAN AND PININFARINA JOIN FORCES

Beaulieu classic donation scheme underway

ENTHUSIASTS RAISE FUNDS

BENTLEY W12 TO BE REPLACED BY V8

PREVIEW WB & SONS, JUNE 8

REVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, MAY 18

WEDGE FUND • The 1970s ushered in the era of the wedge, angular designs that endured into the ‘80s. This trio of sports cars wore wedginess on their sleeves, but how does the market value them?

UNIVERSALLY LOVED • Remarkably, the CCB team was able to put squabbles aside to come up with 10 cars that every member likes. And there’s plenty of variety

TWO PLUS PHEW • Jon samples a ‘restomod’ Lotus that’s even more fun for the family

CLASSIC SCENES

SERIOUS FUN • If a Mazda MX-5 or MGF doesn’t quite have the power or prestige you’re after, this trio of German roadsters could be for you – but is the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3 or Mercedes SLK the best bet?

GENTLE GIANT • It’s easy to forget that the long-lived Rover P4 was a product of the 1940s: a forward-thinking design made it one of the best saloon cars of its era. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1961 Rover P4 95, £4000 value

TIMELINE

LANCIA GAMMA COUPE

OR MAYBE…?

TVR TAIMAR 3000

SUNBEAM RAPIER H120

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, JUNE 12