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

ATTENDANCE UP FOR RESTORATION SHOW

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

RARE AVENGER AT AUCTION

SALON PRIVÉ WELCOMES SUPERCARS

LUNAZ PAUSES EV CLASSIC OPERATIONS • Silverstone firm faces uncertain future – but there’s better news elsewhere

TYRRELL F1 SHED REOPENED

NEC RESTORATION SHOW MARCH 22-24

REVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, MARCH 23-24

PREVIEW HOBBS PARKER, APRIL 17/18

RETRO RESURGENCE • These three stalwart Brits all proved there was life in the old dog yet by being updated in the early 1990s. But how does the market value them?

VIKING LONGSHIPS • The launch of the P4 series in 1949 marked the beginning of a new, modern era for Rover’s saloons. We celebrate this extensive lineage, 75 years on

LAST OF THE LINE • Jon drives a restored, low-mileage 1980 MGB GT with a whole lot of life left

CONTINENTAL CLASS • Ford’s Fiesta was a mainstay of its UK range for 46 years, but how does the first-generation model stack up against a couple of its contemporary rivals today?

CLASSIC SCENES

SMART MOVE • There’s plenty to love about the Smart Roadster, but it’s not without its issues. Here’s how to buy a solid example of this plastic, fantastic modern classic

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe, £3000 value

JAGUAR XK150S FHC

OR MAYBE…?

BMW 2002 BAUR CONVERTIBLE

VAUXHALL VX 4/90

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.

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