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

BROMLEY BOUNCES BACK • Bromley Pageant of Motoring, presented by Classics World, enjoys a successful return at its new Ardingly venue

ANDERS CLAUSAGER 1949-2025

CLASSICS ARE GETTING GREENER • The classic car pool is now bigger than it’s ever been, but emissions per vehicle fall as more modern classics enter the sector

BEEP-BEEP, YEAH!

MUNDANE AND MAGNIFICENT • The Festival of the Unexceptional returned with a fantastic celebration of former street furniture

MODERN-DAY MK1 SELLING FAST

HAMPSON AUCTIONS, JULY 27

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE • The late 1990s was a hotbed for powerful, premium brand coupes. Here we chart the values of three prime examples

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SURPRISE PACKAGE • The MGF saw an open-top MG sports car return after a 14-year hiatus – and against all the odds. Here’s the story of the model that went on to become Britain’s best-selling sports car

MGF PEOPLE: GERRY MCGOVERN, CHIEF DESIGNER

MGF PEOPLE: DENIS CHICK, DIRECTOR, PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS

MGF PEOPLE: KEVIN JONES, PRODUCT PR MANAGER

MGF PEOPLE: PAUL RAGBOURNE, ROVING CHIEF ENGINEER

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BUYING ADVICE

AUSTIN POWER • We sample the most sporting version of BMC’s ‘ADO16’ range, which had the nerve to square up to go faster Escorts

NEW WAVE • The Mk1 Golf defined the small family hatchback before the Mk1 Astra and Mk3 Escort cashed in on it, but which makes for the best classic buy today?

CLASSIC SCENES

ROOTES MANOEUVRE • The once-derided Hillman Imp has become a beloved classic thanks to its unique mechanicals, fun driving experience and miniature Corvair looks. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE

MODEL TIMELINE

Mercedes-Benz R107

OR MAYBE…?

Ford Capri X-Pack 3100

Volvo 142

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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