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

RARE FACEL VEGA FOUND

HUB NEARS COMPLETION

MOTOPIA EXHIBITION

DRIVE IT DAY 2023

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car – don’t forget your wallet!

MODERN CLASSICS BUCK MARKET TREND • Classic car industry experts report a growing appetite for ‘80s and ‘90s cars, with recent auction records smashed

BBC TOP GEAR UNDER THREAT

MG SCOOPS AWARD

MORGAN SUPPORTS CHARITY

CORONATION PLATE

Covering Classics • With Steph Hoy, Head of Car Club Liaison, Lancaster Insurance stephaniehoy@markerstudy.com

REVIEW HISTORICS: APRIL 8

PREVIEW SWVA, APRIL 28

HATCHBACK SAVIOURS • These three everyman hatchbacks represented major milestones for their respective manufacturers, helping each to prosper in a new, modern era

WINNING FORMULA • The British Saloon and Touring Car Championships have given rise to special versions of some of the most popular road cars over the last 65 years. We look back on our favourites

BEST OF THE BREED • Is buying an immaculate example of Triumph’s sporty six-pot coupe a better bet than restoring one? We get behind the wheel to find out

SAFETY INNOVATIONS • The gradual evolution of car safety has contributed to declining deaths on our roads. We chart the history of the innovations – and acronyms – designed to keep us safer

CLASSIC SCENES

SHINING EXAMPLE • Favoured by those new to classics and experienced owners alike, the chrome-bumper MGB is popular for a reason. Easy to maintain and great to drive, it’s a cracking choice

MGB TIMELINE

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1965 MGB roadster, worth £18,000

SALES SPOTLIGHT

OR MAYBE…?

MORRIS MINOR

AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE

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 26