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 • Chinese-made classic Mini bodyshell makes first UK appearance – and why it matters

WELCOME

HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS, SEPT 12

FM HUTCHINGS, SEPTEMBER 12

BOOSTED APPEAL • The Renault 5, Lancia Delta and Fiat Uno were all Continental hatches that added extra boost to the hot hatch genre. We chart their values

PRECISION POWER • Fuel injection came a long way in its first quarter of a century, going from exotic to mainstream. Here we chart that journey, and that cars that made it happen

SUPER STARLET • Joe samples a rare and oft-forgotten sporty variant of Toyota’s popular ‘90s supermini, and considers how it stacks up against European rivals

CAT FIGHT • Three generations of Jaguar's defining sports car – the XK120, XK140 and XK150 – each offer a slightly different take on the formula that established the brand as a sports-car maker. But which would you choose?

CLASSIC SCENES

OPEN SEASON • The MGF put a proper MG sports car back into showrooms with a mid-engined layout, K-Series power and Hydragas suspension. It is still wonderfully affordable, but certain pitfalls can turn a cheap car into an expensive one. We share our buying advice

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Lotus Elise S1

SALES SPOTLIGHT • CONTACT: Paul Higgs Cars, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6SH 01425 839617 paulhiggscars.com

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.