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

EUROPE’S ‘GREATEST BARN FIND’ UNEARTHED

SMART MOTORWAYS SCRAPPED

ULEZ EXPANSION CHALLENGED

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

CLASSICS DEFY RISING CAR INSURANCE COSTS • Mainstream car insurance premiums are rising rapidly for drivers over 50, but classic car enthusiasts of the same age are bucking the trend with far lower premiums

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

BRIAN MAY BRISTOLS SOLD

ALVIS REDISCOVERED

CATERHAM MOVES HQ

Covering Classics • With Steph Hoy, Head of Car Club Liaison, Lancaster Insurance stephaniehoy@markerstudy.com

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, MAY 6-10

AFFORDABLE OPEN-TOP JAGUARS • If your budget can’t stretch to a drophead XK model or E-Type, there are still options for wind-in-the-hair Jaguar motoring. We chart the values of three open-topped options

100 YEARS OF TRIUMPH • Still one of Britain’s best-loved marques, Triumph celebates a centenary of car production this year. We chart its highs and lows, as well as looking back at its vast model range

PINT-SIZED POWER

HISTORY

1990s FAMILY HATCHBACKS • The Ford Focus Mk1 raised the standard for the humble family hatch in the late ’90s, but how does it compare to its contemporary rivals from Volkswagen and Vauxhall today?

CLASSIC SCENES

SIMPLE PLEASURES • Few cars manage to combine character and quirkiness like the Citroën 2CV, and even fewer can match the unique driving experience. Is it the French classic for you?

CITROËN 2CV TIMELINE

INSURANCE QUOTE •  1988 Citroën 2CV, value £8000

MGA Twin Cam Coupe

OR MAYBE…?

RELIANT SCIMITAR

ROVER P6 3500

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, MAY 3