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

GREAT BRITISH CAR JOURNEY REVEALS 2025 EVENTS

BREAKING BAD PANTERA FINDS NEW HOME

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

FAKE FIRMS OUT TO CON RESTORERS • Leading UK manufacturer urges vigilance as fake online vendors prey on restorers with fraudulent panel deals

HUSTLER ARRIVES IN CUMBRIA

2024: A YEAR IN REVIEW • With cancelled events, great new events, a new government and progress with the DVLA, 2024’s classic car scene had plenty of highs and lows. We recall some of the most newsworthy

REVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, DECEMBER 7

REVIEW WB & SONS, DECEMBER 7

BARGAIN COUNTER • As we reach Christmas, we bring you 12 of the most iconic, established classics – and a dozen cheaper alternatives

CLASSIC SCENES

BIG CITY LIFE • The hot hatch genre was getting into its stride by the early 1980s, with this trio of hotted-up superminis offering sporting ability in an urban-sized package. We evaluate their classic credentials

EASY AS W123 • Famed for its impeccable build quality and ‘bombproof’ durability, the now legendary Mercedes W123 makes for the perfect daily classic, but is a base 200 enough? Joe finds out

SHARING IS CARING • It’s not unusual for manufacturers to use the same platform across two or more models in order to reduce development costs. We pay tribute to eight particularly intriguing examples.

ROAD RALLY • The Lancia Fulvia Coupe is a sporty classic packed full of Italian flair and character. Here’s our tips on how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1975 Lancia Fulvia 1.3, £15,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

FIAT 130 COUPE

OR MAYBE…?

TVR CHIMAERA 400

VOLKSWAGEN T2 DEVON CAMPER

A MERRY MOTORING CHRISTMAS • Rev up your style or spoil a fellow petrolhead this Christmas with our branded motoring merchandise, special editions, guides, binders and more.

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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