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

RUSTIVAL ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL THIRD OUTING

EPIC HONG KONG TO UK DRIVE

ESCORT CONTINUATION MAKES RACING DEBUT

NEW CALL TO BACK SUSTAINABLE FUELS • Fresh research suggests ICE cars will still dominate in 2030, leading for a call for the government to back sustainable liquid fuels

BMW ART CARS TO FEATURE AT GOODWOOD

RADWOOD’S RADICAL RETURN

MINI RACERS SET FOR GOODWOOD

JENSEN HORNET AT AUCTION

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 24

ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 30-31

WB & SONS, SEPTEMBER 13

AFFORDABLE STYLE • During the 1990s, a host of affordable front-wheel drive coupes hit the market, some more successfully than others. We chart the values of three notable examples

TEETHING TROUBLES • Sometimes, even the best cars don’t hit the ground running. We look at eight classics that overcame early hurdles to enjoy successful careers

FINAL FLOURISH • There’s a strong argument to suggest that these three national icons saved the best for last – but which would you choose?

CLASSIC SCENES

SHARPLY FOCUSED • The Honda S2000 is a modern classic sports car that’s a joy to drive and practical to own. Here’s what you need to know

B-SIDE • The MGB is the definitive classic British sports car, but does it still deserve that status? Joe drives a late rubber-bumper roadster to find out

Mercedes-Benz SL 500

OR MAYBE…?

Ford Escort Cabriolet SE

Opel Manta A Berlinetta

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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