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.

NEWS & COMMENT • Established manufacturers turn to their greatest hits as they look to stand out in an increasingly competitive new-car market

WELCOME

UNDER THE HAMMER • Our round-up of recent auction sales, and consignments to keep an eye on...

THE 850 CLUB • To celebrate our 850th issue, we look at three contrasting cars to use the 850 moniker, and chart their changing values

LAST OF THE LINE • We tell the stories of several famous British marques, and the cars that marked the end of their journeys

ALFA ALLURE

FORCING THE ISSUE • Turbocharging transformed the hot hatchback scene in the 1980s, but not every manufacturer followed the same route, as Volkswagen proved with its supercharged Polo G40. We compare it with Renault’s 5 GT Turbo and Ford’s Fiesta RS Turbo

CLASSIC CHOICE | Forced-induction pocket rockets

Classic Scenes

TRADITIONAL TECH • With all the focus on Jaguar’s new Type 01, we look back to one of its past masters – the traditionally styled but advanced X350-generation Jaguar XJ – and share our buying advice

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Ford Cortina 1.6 L

SALES SPOTLIGHT

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.