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 IMAGE

Rebrand for Silverstone Classic

New online auctions

MINI mount upgrades

Tractors at Malvern

UK car output rises

ULEZ expansion raises concerns over affected modern classics • With the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone set to cover every London borough within the M25, enthusiasts fear the loss of many older vehicles by next summer

Suzuki 4x4 heads ‘home’

Younger support for FIVA

Bespoke Mini’s Paris debut

New northern venue plan

Ex-TV cars head for auction

JLR seeks tech experts

Charity support

Epic Porsche adventure

Performance estates • An estate car needn’t be just a functional tool – it can also be a high-performance machine capable of providing driver thrills and real entertainment, as these five classics prove.

REVIEW: HISTORICS, MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD, NOVEMBER 26

Jaguar Mk2 Alternatives • If you like the idea of running a Jaguar Mk2 but can’t afford the asking price of a decent example, this trio of Coventry-built alternatives offers a tempting proposition

GOING GREY • Japanese ‘grey’ imports were once all the rage, brought to the UK in healthy numbers – which means there’s now an array of different models for today’s classic buyer, including these six temptations

STYLE & SUBSTANCE • Stylish and capable, the E24-generation BMW 6 Series makes a superb classic coupe choice – as long as you buy a good one. Here’s how to find the best and avoid financial pain

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1988 BMW 635CSi, worth £22,000

OR MAYBE..?

BRITISH LEYLAND RIVALS • Despite dodgy reputations when new, these Leyland classics now enjoy a loyal following – and are tempting for anyone with up to £5000 to spend. So, what does this trio from the Age of Beige have to offer?

Classic Scenes

THE SPIRIT WORLD • Launching in 1980 and running through to the late ’90s, the Silver Spirit family now represents the cheapest way into Rolls-Royce ownership – but is it an experience fraught with risks?

Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

Triumph Vitesse

MG Midget

OR MAYBE..?

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 BUMPER 64-PAGE SPECIAL ISSUE! ONSALEWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER14