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

GOVERNMENT REJECTS CALL TO CUT VED

MGCC TO HOST LEJOG CAVALCADE

PAULO PININFARINA, 1958-2024

DRIVE IT DAY IS GO • With the FBHVC’s Drive It Day taking place this weekend, we take a look at some of the great events taking place to mark this annual historic vehicle highlight

JAPFEST BREAKS RECORDS

Prodrive legends to star at Classic Nostalgia

V12s CELEBRATED AT LONDON CONCOURS

PREVIEW SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS, APRIL 25

PREVIEW WB & SONS, APRIL 27

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, APRIL 6-7

INEXPENSIVE EXOTICA • Porsche, Aston Martin and Maserati are all prestigious badges, commonly associated with unobtainable dream cars, but there are still affordable ways in for each…

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED • Not every effort from a volume car manufacturer has to be sensible. We look back at the memorable occasions when lunacy prevailed

TIME’S A HEALER • After 86 years, Jon reckons the MG VA deserves a much kinder appraisal than it received from marque purists at launch

WELL REPRESENTED • The 1980s company car game had three big contenders in the form of Ford’s space-age Sierra, Vauxhall’s practical Mk2 Cavalier and the outside-bet Austin Montego, but which is best today?

CLASSIC SCENES

COOL COUPE • One of the most dramatic looking cars of its generation, this head-turning Fiat is also a thrill to drive – but how do you ensure you’re buying a decent survivor?

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, £7000 value

FIAT COUPE: MODEL TIMELINE

JAGUAR SPORT XJR-S

OR MAYBE…?

AUSTIN A40 FARINA

HILLMAN MINX 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 WEEK • DON’T MISS OUR NEXT ISSUE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24