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
BROMLEY PAGEANT RETURNS
TOP GEAR ALFA AT AUCTION
UNIQUE COLLECTION UP FOR SALE • Exciting ‘everyman’ collection to be offered through UK specialist after 30 years in the making
AUTOJUMBLE CELEBRATES JAPANESE MOTORS
RECORD NUMBERS AT POWDERHAM
COSWORTHS – THE COMPLETE STORY
JACK BARCLAY PLATE MAKES HISTORY
REVIEW HOBBS PARKER, JULY 9-10
POCKET ROCKETS • We track the values of three city cars from across the decades, which are all renowned for their high grin-factor
HATCHING A PLAN • It’s now 60 years since the MGB GT sent hatchback coupes into the mainstream. We celebrate with some of our favourites from the ’60s and ’70s
FAMILY FRIENDLY • We revisit the easy-going open-top Moggy with seating for four
TOP OF THE RANGE • Executive cars don’t need to have a fancy badge – here are three very cool options that were sold alongside each other, each with its feet firmly on the ground
CLASSIC SCENES
SOCIAL CLIMBER • The ‘Dolly’ mixed the tried and tested with a series of firsts to create a premium saloon that really appeals as an affordable classic. Here’s what to look for when buying
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1976 Triumph Dolomite Sprint Value: £15,000
MODEL TIMELINE
Volkswagen Passat GL5
OR MAYBE…?
MGA ROADSTER
MAZDA MX-5 1.8 iS
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 ISSUE • DON’T MISS OUR NEXT ISSUE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30