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

RUSTIVAL RETURNS

NEW DVLA TAX SERVICE

BRUNO SACCO: 1933-2024

CLASSICS TAKE TO THE ROAD FOR CHARITY • Fundraising appeal encourages teams of old car enthusiasts to take part in an exciting endurance challenge

RACE RETRO BACK FOR 2025

MITSUBISHI UK CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

JDC CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED

WHEEL BRANDS CAUGHT IN HOONIGAN COLLAPSE

REVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, SEPTEMBER 28

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, OCTOBER 19-24

SMALL WONDERS • The roadster boom of the 1990s and 2000s gave rise to a variety of different models. We chart the values of three of the smallest

CARB LOADING • We take a look at eight classics that benefited from twin-carb upgrades, transforming previously standard models into entertaining – and often quick – drivers’ cars

HIDDEN TALENT • Think of four-wheel drive Subarus and it’s unlikely you’ll picture the humble Justy. But it’s a car that can surprise, as Jeff discovered

EXECUTIVE EXPRESSES • The successful executive had numerous options for refined high-speed cruisers, but did Mercedes, BMW or Volvo do it best?

CLASSIC SCENES

TO THE VETTE • The Corvette C5 distils muscle car character into a useable modern classic package. Here’s how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2001 Corvette C5 Roadster, £15,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

TRIUMPH GT6 Mk3

OR MAYBE…?

LOTUS ESPRIT V8

MORGAN PLUS 4 FOUR-SEATER

A MERRY MOTORING CHRISTMAS • Rev up your style or spoil a fellow petrolhead this Christmas with our branded motoring merchandise, special editions, guides, binders and more.

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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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