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

NEW OLD ASTON PARTS

RARITIES AT AUCTION

LIMITED EDITION CLASSIC DEFENDER

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

CLASSIC CAR FIRMS STRUGGLE TO RECRUIT • Tempting new blood or skilled older hands into the workship is proving to be a huge challenge

FIESTA CELEBRATED AT CLASSIC FORD SHOW

NEW LOAN PROJECT AMBASSADOR

7k-MILE VOLVO HEADS TO MUSEUM

AUSTIN J40 SHOWROOM

COVERING CLASSICS

PREVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, PERTH, MAY 13

LIFE’S A BEACH • Nothing beats a trip to the sand in the sunshine, so what better way to do it than with one of these no-frills summer classics?

PLATINUM CLASSICS • We’re heading back seven decades to take a closer look at the new cars of 1953, when there was something for every taste and budget

MAESTRO, PLEASE • As the Austin Maestro hits 40 perhaps now is the time to consider one of your own. Or perhaps it’s the Montego that hits the spot? We’ve got both covered, so read on to buy the best

MODEL TIMELINE

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Mayfair, value £3000.

UP TO THE MARK

HISTORY

CLASSIC SCENES

EXECUTIVE SALOONS • In the 1970s the trend for compact executive saloons with large engines continued. Ford’s Granada was the upstart, taking on the established offerings from Triumph and Rover

CITROËN DS19

OR MAYBE…?

MERCEDES-BENZ 350 SL

BMW 323I CONVERTIBLE

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 ISSUE • FIND IT ON SALE FROM WEDNESDAY, MAY 17