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

SPRING AUTOJUMBLE SUCCESS AT BEAULIEU

CLASSIC AND PERFORMANCE CARS TO STAR AT TATTON

BROAD MIX FOR HAGERTY HILL CLIMB

COMMUNITY UNITES AFTER BICESTER FIRE • The automotive world and wider community express condolences after fatal Bicester Motion incident

TUNBRIDGE WELLS FESTIVAL OF MOTORING ANNOUNCED

E-TYPE BY CALLUM REVEALED

RADFORD BENTLEY AT AUCTION

REVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, MAY 17

REVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, MAY 17

REVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, MAY 15-16

PREVIEW WB & SONS, JUNE 7

STARTING OUT • Buying a classic for the first time can be daunting. Here, we’ve selected 15 varied models that we think are ideal ways to get started

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CLASSIC SCENES

END OF THE LINE • The end of Focus production will mark the end of a mid-sized hatchback lineage that has endured for 45 years. We pay tribute to the Focus and its Escort forebear

ANOTHER LEVEL • The R230 continued the lineage of the SL model line, but with more technology than ever. Lucas drives an immaculate example to see how it stacks up today

CAT FIGHT • Jaguar’s mighty V12 engine brought a touch of exotica to Coventry, but in which coupe was it best-placed?

PLASTIC FANTASTIC • Looking for a classic family-sized grand tourer where the bodywork doesn’t corrode? The Reliant Scimitar may be the answer. Here’s how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

LOTUS ELISE S1

OR MAYBE…?

MG 1100

FORD ORION 1.6i GHIA

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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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