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 IMAGE

Beaulieu plans for the future

‘Souped up’ for Bicester

Top accolade

Historics at London show

Top10 investment classics for 2023 revealed by analysts • Hagerty’s valuation experts make their predictions for the coming year, compiling a Top 10 list of UK-accessible classics likely to experience a significant uplift in values

Action at Goodwood

Donington tickets on sale

TR new additions

Chryslers of the ’70s • Chrysler’s desire to crack Europe saw it acquiring Britain’s Rootes Group and France’s Simca brand in the 1960s, leading to rebadged oldies and various new models during the following decade.

REVIEW: WB & SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, DECEMBER 10

REVIEW: CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, WARWICKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE, DECEMBER 10

Fiat Superminis • Fiat was at one time the leader of the supermini pack, a trend that began with the 127. But how are its bestsellers of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s doing in today’s classic market?

Big Volvos • Volvo was one of the import successes of the ’70s, carving out a market niche that’s lasted until today – but there’s disparity in how different generations are faring in the classic market

Compact Prestige • From 1955 through to the end of the ’60s, an array of compact Jaguar saloons achieved major sales success for the company – a tactic that was tried again at the start of the 21st century

POP-UP OPTIONS • The pop-up headlamp has graced some of the most expensive and desirable classic cars ever made. These three are rather more affordable, but which is right for you?

Classic Scenes

LAST OF THE LINE • The final versions of the classic Mini get a bad press in some quarters, but also represent the ultimate development of an automotive icon. So, what should you look for when buying?

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1992 Mini Cooper 1.3i, worth £10,000

OR MAYBE..?

MGA Twin Cam

Rover ‘P4’ 75

Volkswagen Camper

OR MAYBE..?

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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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