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

Bidding for The Beast

Restoration Show’s return

Royal connections

PRODUCT PICKS • Our hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

Experts urge caution over classic ‘fast Ford’ values • Despite significant Fords of the ’80s breaking auction records in recent months, classic car experts are calling for caution when it comes to valuations and expectations

Imp’s 60th celebrations

Brighter lights

Cobra reinvented

Forgotten ’90s gems • Some of the most competent big-selling models of the 1990s are now forgotten by all but their most ardent admirers. We pay tribute to five of the finest…

REVIEW: HISTORICS, LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW, FEBRUARY 25

US Breakthroughs • Breaking into the American market used to be every car manufacturer’s dream – and between the 1950s and 1970s, Triumph, Datsun and Porsche all pulled it off in style

1990s Audis • The ’90s saw Audi entering the mainstream, bringing commercial success and a change in character for the marque’s product range. Here’s how three very different examples are faring

WHEN MG MET BRITISH LEYLAND • The creation of the mighty new British Leyland empire saw the famous MG brand facing a cash-starved future. We take a look at the gradual decline and later resurrection of a sporting legend

WRONG PREDICTIONS

MIDGET MARVEL

SUPERMINI SUCCESSORS • These second-generation superminis of the ’80s formed part of a segment undergoing a revolution – and now they represent a tempting classic buy for any small-car enthusiast

Classic Scenes

POPULAR CULTURE • Few cars are as famous as the bestselling VW Beetle, as popular now as it’s always been. If you’re ready for an air-cooled icon, here’s how to buy the best

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500, worth £12,000

BEETLE TIMELINE

OR MAYBE..?

Triumph TR4

OR MAYBE..?

Sunbeam Alpine

Mercedes-Benz 420SL

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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