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
ULEZ LEADS TO BROMLEY CANCELLATION
EXPANSION FOR MUSEUM
PANEL TOOLING THEFT
SURGING SCRAMBLE HITS NEW HIGHS
2000s CARS TIPPED FOR STARDOM • Experts from the UK’s leading auction houses predict a good 2024 for Millennial classics
DATA SHARING WORRIES CLASSIC FANS
BORGWARD BUDDIES AT AUCTION
Mini trio stolen
PREVIEW WB & SONS, JANUARY 27
PREVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, JANUARY 27-28
GOING ALONE • The R53 Mini Cooper S, VW Golf V5 and Skoda Fabia vRS were all credible powerful hatchbacks, but dispensed with tradition to get there. We chart their values
ROVER RATED • The ex-Buick aluminium V8 proved to be a diamond in the rough for Rover. Over nearly 40 years, the Rover V8 powered all manner of icons – here are some of the most memorable
SWEDISH SENSATION • Sam revisits the timeless charms of a big Volvo saloon
EXECUTIVE SUITE • Jaguar’s all-new XJ40-generation XJ took the high-end executive fight to the might of Mercedes and BMW, but how do they stack up today?
CLASSIC SCENES
PETITE QUATRE • Renault’s answer to the 2CV still makes for an intriguing choice on today’s classic market. Here’s how to buy a great Renault 4
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1984 Renault 4 GTL, £7000 value
RENAULT 4 TIMELINE
Lancia Fulvia Coupe
OR MAYBE…?
TRIUMPH GT6 MK3
AUSTIN A40 FARINA MkII SALOON
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 24