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ABOUT US
Created by those responsible for the UK’s most popular classic car publications, Classics World offers a wide perspective on the classic car hobby. From pre-war and vintage to up-and-coming modern classics, we aim to touch on all enthusiast bases.
We’re less concerned with multi-million-pound collector cars and the upper echelons of the classic car world; we believe old cars should be driven, worked on and enjoyed. Classics World is presented with a focus on buyer’s guides, road tests, restoration and maintenance, along with regular coverage of the more attainable end of the classic car market.
Classics World isn’t limited to articles and stories; the Classics World YouTube channel sees many of our contributors take to the road in a series of entertaining and informative videos. Meanwhile, the On Your Marques podcast takes a deeper dive into the histories of some of the all-time great car manufacturers.
Written and produced by seasoned automotive enthusiasts, Classics World is the ultimate destination for those who love driving, owning, fixing and buying classic cars.
Meet the Classics World team
Paul Wager – Group Editor
Immersed in old cars and car magazines from an early age, Paul started out writing about air-cooled VWs as a teenager, and via a spell on rallying and trucking magazines ended up as editor of Fast Ford during the 90s before starting Total BMW. After taking the Retro Cars helm, Paul found himself at Kelsey Media in the hot seat at Classic Car Mart a decade ago, and has since edited Classics (now Classics World magazine) and Classic Car Buyer.
James Howe – Digital Content Editor
James is a lifelong car enthusiast turned automotive writer and editor. Currently in charge of the day-to-day running of the Classics World and Prestige & Performance Car sites, James has previously held roles at Carbuyer, Auto Express and DrivingElectric and Classic Car Buyer. His work has also appeared in titles across the wider Kelsey Media portfolio.
Jeff Ruggles – Editor, Classic Car Buyer
Jeff was buying and writing about old cars long before he was old enough to obtain a driving licence, so a career in the industry was inevitable. Currently Editor of Classic Car Buyer, he began as a staff writer at Mini Magazine in 2005 and went on to be editor for seven years. He’s also contributed to other motoring titles and appeared on Classics World TV.
Joe Miller – Deputy Editor, Classic Car Buyer
Joe spent his teen years getting his car fix through Youtube videos as much as magazines. He later started making his own car videos before one chance email to Kelsey Media saw him employed to film and produce videos for the Classics World TV Youtube channel and social media. Today you’ll still find him presenting our videos, but also deputising for Jeff on Classic Car Buyer magazine
Paul Guinness – Editor, Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver
Paul’s career as a full-time motoring journalist began in 1986 when he joined Sports Car Monthly as editorial assistant, moving on to be motoring editor of Best magazine in 1987. He has since written for countless titles and been editor of a range of magazines – including Classic American, 4×4 Mart, VW Motoring, Classic Jaguar, Classic Car Buyer and MiniWorld. He is currently in charge at Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver
Lucas Cochrane – Videographer
Lucas has been enthralled by cars and classics since long before his official start in journalism but the two have always gone hand in hand. Lucas then went on to study Film at Warwick and began merging the two passions by making his own content before joining the Classics World team as Videographer, producing and hosting films for the Classics World YouTube and social media channels.
Matt Bell – Digital Content Editor, Fast Car
Matt grew up watching F1 and WRC, fascinated by the sights and sounds of motorsport. As a journalist, Matt has worked on titles such as CAR Magazine, Classic Car Buyer, Banzai, Ultimate Supercar, and now creates digital content for Kelsey Media’s performance brands, Fast Car
