7/13/2022

Classic Car Buyer

Britain's leading weekly newspaper for classic car enthusiasts

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Welcome
I’ve been spending time during the recent hot weather behind the wheel of the Land Rover Station Wagon that’s about to become the latest project vehicle for our sister title, Classics Monthly. While there are some downsides – I’d forgotten quite how
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Capital Concours
The 2022 London Concours took place in the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company at the end of June, when around 100 classics took to the lawn to be appraised by a panel of 17 judges. The event attracted vehicles spanning almost a century, from
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The Big Image
Our Porsche 944 project car recently met its match in the shape of a rare manual Sports Pack-equipped Jaguar XJ-S 3.6. When equipped with manual transmission, the long-running XJ-S takes on a very different character, more akin to a 1970s BMW 3.0CS t
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50 Years Of Beaulieu
Hundreds of cars gathered at Beaulieu on Sunday, July 3 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. An anniversary golden paddock recreated the Beaulieu car park of 1972, as well as displaying some of the vehicles that took part i
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First ‘new’ C-Type completed
Jaguar Classic has built the first in the C-Type Continuation series, with successful shakedown testing now complete and the car ready for delivery to its first owner. Each C-Type Continuation undergoes at least 250 miles of physical testing by Jagua
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Comeback for Impreza 22B
The legendary Impreza 22B – essentially a road-going version of the car that won Subaru the manufacturers’ title in the 1997 World Rally Championship – has returned as an ultra-exclusive restomod. Called the P25, the newcomer is the work of Banbury-b
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HCVA Supports Development Of Synthetic New Fuels For Classics
Sign up to our newsletter at www.classicsworld.co.uk The Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA), the not-for-profit organisation created to support the historic vehicle sector, has joined forces with industry specialists involved in the developm
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Insurance Income For Clubs
A new scheme that enables classic vehicle clubs to calculate the level of commission on a bespoke insurance scheme has been launched by Peter James Insurance. The online Peter James Club Commission Calculator allows clubs to work out what commission
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Historic TR2 Calls At Cumbria
One of the best-known classic Triumph sports cars proved a popular attraction when it visited the Lakeland Motor Museum as part of its Round Britain Relay. Known by its chassis number TS2, it was the second TR2 ever built by Triumph – and the first w
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Bentley Marks Team Win Centenary
The world’s oldest Bentley – EXP2 – has returned to the Isle of Man, 100 years since it was part of its manufacturer’s inaugural team win in the 1922 RAC Tourist Trophy. A total of 78 Bentleys and period competitors returned to the island to pay homa
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Ultimate GT40 book
A unique large-format book that tells the engineering story of the Ford GT40, showcasing a collection of over 180 original technical drawings for the car, has been launched by Porter Press. Known as one of the greatest-ever sports racing cars, taking
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Summer Fun For Gaydon
The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven, with a variety of activities taking place between July 22 and September 5. Visitors will get to enjoy a brand new exhibition: Small Car, Big Histo
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Nostalgic Weekend At Shelsley
This weekend (July 16-17) sees Classic Nostalgia returning to Shelsley Walsh, featuring a major celebration of BRM’s victory in the 1962 Formula One World Championship. Secured by Graham Hill’s win in the season-ending South African Grand Prix, it wa
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Hatch-based Saloons
The Vauxhall version of GM’s ‘T-Car’ family offered an extensive range, with the three-door hatch being joined by two- and four-door saloons, as well as a three-door estate. It was a clever move, with the saloons appealing to traditional buyers who w
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PREVIEW: WB & SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, JULY 23
WB & Sons’ ascent to the forefront of classic car auctions shows no sign of slowing down, with another alluring selection of vehicles set to cross the block at its Newcastle upon Tyne base on July 23. It’s a strong sale for fans of modern classics, b
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Preview: Hobbs Parker, Online, July 20-21
With no fewer than 111 lots, the summer sale at Hobbs Parker’s Ashford premises has something for everyone, from commercials to modern classics with a selection of traditional offerings in between and a good selection of classic bikes, too. Among the
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1990s People Movers
Renault began its assault on the MPV market with 1984’s Espace – and while Chrysler’s Voyager may have beaten it (just) to the punch, European sales were flying by the time the larger, more fashionable Espace Mk2 arrived, complete with diesel and PRV
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Dream to Reality
Motoring history is littered with ‘what if’ concept cars, many cruelly euthanised before their designers’ aspirations can be fulfilled. But it’s not always the case, with some concepts – like Jaguar’s Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept of 2005 – show
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The Gti Alternatives
Car manufacturers have always played catch-up when a sudden new trend takes hold or when the car market shifts in a fresh direction. Four decades ago, it was the rapidly expanding hot hatch market that every major European car maker was focused on… a
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Classic Scenes
This fascinating photograph was taken on closing day of the Apple boutique, run by The Beatles’ fledgling Apple Corps and located on the corner of Baker Street and Paddington Street, Marylebone. The shop had opened in December 1967, created as “a bea
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Final Flourish
Conjuring images of moustachioed fighter pilots with headscarf-clad girlfriends, MG’s T-series is about as quintessentially British as cars get. No village green or country pub looks quite as it should without one parked alongside, yet the reality is
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1954 MG TF 1500, worth £32,000
Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance Web: lancasterinsurance.co.uk Tel: 01480 809176 Quote based on a 45-year-old marketing manager, access to another car, no claims or convictions, club member, 3000 miles per year, no modifications, living in S
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Or Maybe..?
For another car with pre-war styling but surprisingly modern engineering, look no further than the Scout. Descended from BSA’s successful three-wheelers, it added an extra wheel to the back but kept the front-wheel drive and independent front suspens
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Austin Mini Cooper
Contact: Epping Motor Company Murrells Farmhouse, London Road, Ongar CM5 9QE Tel: 01277 365415 eppingmotorcompany.com We all know the story behind the birth of the classic Mini, but the origins of its sporty Cooper cousin make for an equally interest
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Or Maybe..?
The Hillman Imp spawned various badge-engineered versions during its career, but the differences between a regular Imp and the Sunbeam Sport go further than simple re-badging. Twin carbs, a redesigned cylinder head, bigger valves and a higher-lift ca
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Jaguar E-Type V12
Contact: Hanwells of London, 86-91 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell, London W7 3ST Tel: 0208 567 9729 hanwells.net E-Types are never cheap, and this one is no exception. However, if you’re going to make a big financial splash on a classic, you’ll want it to
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Bentley Continental R Chatsworth
If exclusivity is what you’re after, this is arguably one of today’s top modern-classic choices. Number seven of just 10 in existence, this Bentley Continental R Chatsworth is an extremely rare find. The Chatsworth was a special-edition variant of th
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Back Box
The call came out of the blue from our old neighbour, Sonia. She’s run Volvos for as long as she can remember and for many years she and her late husband, Barry, had an ‘Amazon’ that they rebuilt from a bare shell and which won just about every prize
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