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

MOT CHANGES SCRAPPED

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

MG CELEBRATED IN PARIS

SCRAMBLE TICKETS SNAPPED UP

FBHVC PARTS DIRECTORY NEEDS YOUR HELP • Call for trusted spares remanufacturers to step forward and bolster directory before it’s too late

MGLIVE! CANCELLED FOR 2024

911 toughens up

RALLY STARS AT RACE RETRO

REVIEW WB & SONS, JANUARY 27

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, JANUARY 27-28

SHOP AROUND • The Jaguar Mk2 is traditionally the classic sporting saloon everyone wants, but there are ways to get a similar experience at a more affordable price. We chart the values of three period alternatives

TWO FACED • It’s 35 years since Honda introduced its innovative VTEC system, which is the perfect excuse to revisit more great cars to feature variable valve timing

WONDER WEDGE • Sam takes to the road in a time warp Triumph TR7 convertible showing a mere 14,000 miles from new

MILD SPICE • If full-fat hot hatchbacks were beyond you (or your insurance) in the 1980s, the MG Metro, Ford Fiesta XR2 and VW Golf Driver offered lukewarm performance, sporty styling and fun handling – which is best today?

OPPOSITES ATTRACT • Paul samples an Italian rarity he’s been looking for since 1987

CLASSIC SCENES

TOUGH LOVE • Strong, formidable off-road and loved for its non-nonsense mechanicals, the Land Rover Defender is a stalwart modern classic. Here’s how to find a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi, value £12,500

LAND ROVER DEFENDER TIMELINE

ROVER MINI NEON

OR MAYBE…?

ALFA ROMEO GTV 2000

PORSCHE 912

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, FEBRUARY 14