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 survey reveals strong support for roadworthiness testing tailored to older vehicles
WELCOME
UNDER THE HAMMER • Our round-up of recent auction sales, and consignments to keep an eye on...
CULT CLASSICS • Hatches don’t always have to be the hottest models to be a hot ticket, as the Fiesta SuperSport, Nova SR and 205 XS prove. We chart their changing values
OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS • We look at the cars that took an existing platform and combined it with a fresh dose of ingenuity to create a whole new market niche
FRENCH FANCY • The Citroën GS looked like a spaceship compared to rivals when it launched, but how does it stack up five decades later? Joe dons a beret to find out
COUPE CLASH • The 1980s produced some interesting alternatives to the mainstream sports car – but which of these four-seat GTs would you choose?
CLASSIC SCENES
SECOND COMING • The second-generation Mazda MX-5 keeps the simple rear-drive appeal of the original while adding useful refinement and safety. We share our buying advice
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.