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.

NEWS & COMMENT • New anti-terror legislation could increase costs for some classic vehicle events from next spring

WELCOME

NEC CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW: MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS • The big one is back! The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show takes place at Birmingham’s NEC on November 13-15, and will once again see the classic car world gather for its end-of-season party. Making up the UK’s biggest indoor classic car show, seven halls will host more than 3000 cars and bikes – enough to cover 16 football pitches. Add more than 320 clubs, 450-plus specialist traders and around 600 vehicles for sale, and you have a show that rewards anyone willing to wear comfortable shoes.

ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, NOVEMBER 14

ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, NOVEMBER 15 • PREVIEW

REVIEW HOBBS PARKER, OCTOBER 14–15

ROVER 40 • We delve into the background behind the formation of Rover Group in 1986, and the cars and stories that would follow over the next two decades

SPECIAL FEELING • Mercedes Benz’s ‘Sonderklasse’ was arguably at its most special in 1979’s W126 generation, but does Joe’s experience when sampling a 280SE live up to the hype?

FRENCH FLAGSHIPS • Big French saloons were never huge sellers in the UK, but were nothing if not interesting. We look at three ambitious alternatives to the establishment, and all from the PSA Group: Citroën's CX, Peugeot's 604 and the short-lived Talbot Tagora.

CLASSIC SCENES

SMALL LUXURIES • The Audi A3 is 30 this year, and is often thought of as one of the first truly premium small cars. But there’s been no shortage of compact models with upmarket ambition over the years, as our round-up will testify

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED • An impressive range of abilities has seen the E39 5 Series transition from a desirable executive saloon into an equally desirable modern classic. We share our buying advice

Jaguar XK 4.2 Convertible | SALES SPOTLIGHT

SALES SPOTLIGHT

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.