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

FOTU SCHEDULE UNVEILED

HENRY FORD II’S RS2000 AT AUCTION

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

LABOUR URGED TO EMBRACE CLASSICS • New FBHVC manifesto calls on new government to unlock the power of the historic vehicle movement

EWY ROSQVIST (1929-2024)

HONDA PRELUDE TO RETURN

WORLD’S SMALLEST CAR TURNS 60

Brit Classics Under the Hammer

PREVIEW SWVA, JULY 25

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, JULY 31/AUGUST 1

POSITIVE SLANT • The Triumph slant-four engine and its derivatives found a home in numerous classics, but how has the market perceived three of the cars it propelled?

HIT THE ROAD • There’s serious enjoyment to be had in taking a classic on a European road trip, but which should you choose? The CCB team offers 10 varied suggestions…

FIVE IS ALIVE • Revived by a specialist, there’s plenty more summers left in this low mileage MX-5 1.8, says Jon

NEW BEGINNINGS • Coupes were making a strong comeback by the late 1980s, and Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Toyota all came up with the new models to see them into the following decade. We evaluate how they stack up today

CLASSIC SCENES

THIRTY WORK • Famed for their antics in historic motorsport and a familiar sight at the Goodwood Revival, the Austin A30 and A35 make a practical and affordable classic choice

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1961 Austin A35, £4000 value

AUSTIN A30 & A35 TIMELINE

FIAT 126 BROWN

OR MAYBE…?

FORD CAPRI GT4

MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER

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, JULY 24