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
New MG website
Ford ‘Jeep’ auction
Focus tops ‘scrap’ chart
Luxury sales record
Beaulieu tickets on sale
ULEZ expansion threatens future of annual Mini run • Organisers of the long-established London to Brighton Mini Run say the 2023 event could be their last, thanks to major ULEZ changes taking effect from August
XJ-S upgrade
‘Bullnose’ Morris sale
2023 Assembly themes
American Motors history
Memories of McRae
Transit hits No.1
Rear-engined rarities • Motoring history is littered with rear-engined cars that sold by the million, as well as others that were rather less successful and are now a rare sight – including this selection.
PREVIEW: WB & SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, JANUARY 28
PREVIEW: SWVA, POOLE, JANUARY 27
PREVIEW: RM SOTHEBY’S, ARIZONA/PARIS, JANUARY 26/FEBRUARY 1
MG ‘Z-cars’ • The 2000s saw the revival of the MG name with the ‘Z-car’ trio of sports models derived from existing Rovers. Each offers a touch of MG magic but none of them are pricey now
CLASSICS FOR MODERN GARAGES • Although many garages are far too small to accommodate a modern-day family car, they’re the perfect size for this particular collection of sensibly proportioned classics
AFFORDABLE AMERICANS • When it comes to sensibly priced US-built classics, there are many disparate choices out there – including this trio of intriguing twists on the automotive American dream
Classic Scenes
FRONT RUNNER • There’s a lot to like about the 924 – and as interest and values continue to grow, now’s the time to experience this once underrated Porsche for yourself
OR MAYBE..?
Mercedes-Benz 190E 1.8
OR MAYBE..?
Fiat Abarth 595
Humber Sceptre
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, JANUARY 25