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

Tom Karen, 1926-2022

Online insurance launch

‘Ones to watch’ in 2023

Motorsport club reveals range of affordable racing options • Offering enthusiasts a cost-effective entry route into classic motorsport in 2023, the 750 Motor Club has confirmed its latest plans – with plenty of opportunities for first-time racers

LET’S GO RACING!

Period MGs on sale

Morgan changes

Community resto project

Bestsellers of 1982 • Annual new car sales figures were being released 40 years ago, as the winners and losers of 1982 were announced – with this collection making up the UK’s Top 5 bestsellers.

THE CARS THAT SHOCKED • We take a look back at our top surprises of the 2022 auction season – a year in which several records were smashed

Jaguar Coupes • Jaguar has produced a fine line of fixed-heads of various sorts over the years. Here’s a selection spanning the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, all with very different price tags today

The MG Rover Story • MG Rover came and went in a length of time barely longer than that between model facelifts in the car industry, but a lot happened during those five years. Here’s a look at the whole story

PERFECT PANDA • Functional design and a fun driving experience ensured a strong following for the Panda, and it’s just as popular today. If you fancy grabbing a characterful classic, here’s how to get a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1984 Fiat Panda 45 Super, worth £5000

OR MAYBE..?

Classic Scenes

1970s SPORTS SALOONS • The ’70s was awash with sporting saloons that, if not exactly attainable, could be coveted by the ordinary motorist. But which 2.0-litre pocket rocket is the one to have now?

Morgan Plus 8

OR MAYBE..?

Triumph GT6

MG ZT 260

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 18