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

FIVA CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT

TRIUMPHS RETURN TO DEVON

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

BENTLEY WINS ON SYNTHETIC FUEL

THOUSANDS JOIN ANTI-ULEZ GROUPS • Online lobbying groups, organised protests and waves of vandalism reflect growing anger over London’s forthcoming Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion

LONDON CONCOURS TO CELEBRATE LAND ROVERS

SUCCESS FOR SPRING AUTOJUMBLE

MERCEDES CLUB ELECTS NEW BOARD

COVERING CLASSICS

PREVIEW WB & SONS, JUNE 3

A NOD TO THE PAST • In the 1990s, a trend for reviving old model names and retro styling emerged. We chart the values of three prime examples that went on to become affordable modern classics

CLASSIC MOTORING DESTINATIONS • We’ve collated 18 of the UK’s top driving destinations, giving you the opportunity to take your classic car on a fun day out this spring or summer

TREASURE TROVE

CLASSIC SCENES

FOLLOW THE ARROWS • The vast Rootes Arrow series of cars offered affordability and durability when new, and can still make a sturdy classic purchase today. Here’s how to buy a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1970 Hillman Hunter GL, value £5000.

ROOTES ARROW SERIES TIMELINE

TURN UP THE BOOST • Forget the big hair and even bigger shoulder pads because the 1980s was all about the excitement of turbocharging. And we’ve picked some of our favourites

CONVERTIBLE V8s • The Sunbeam Tiger and Daimler Dart had already established the recipe, but that didn’t stop the Triumph Stag joining the party. Which convertible V8 makes the best choice today?

MERCEDES-BENZ ‘W123’ 200

OR MAYBE…?

AUSTIN MINI METRO

MORRIS MINI COOPER

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, JUNE 7