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.

WELCOME

THE BIG PICTURE

‘LOST BARN FIND’ HEADS TO AUCTION

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

WEATHER HALTS RACE RETRO

HCVA LAUNCHES ‘ACTION ON PARTS’ • New initiative allows professionals to report substandard items in a bid to improve quality

“A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION”

MUSEUM FORCED TO CLOSE

VWt Festival cancelled

LINCOLNSHIRE STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY REACHES END

GCGG RELAUNCHES WALES AREA

INTERCEPTORS AT AUCTION

REVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, FEBRUARY 10-14

REVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, FEBRUARY 17

GRIFFIN GREATS? • Vauxhall’s model lineup received a plethora of exciting new models during the 1990s that reinvigorated the brand, but how is the market treating these once-notable cars?

CONTINENTAL DRIFT • Japan has given us many brilliant cars, but some of them took clear inspiration from European models. Here’s a closer look at some of our favourites

REIGN SUPREME • Sam takes to the road in a beautifully preserved Bentley Arnage R with a royal past

PETITE PRESTIGE • These three 1960s coupes all had to play second fiddle to a more popular stablemate, but offered a practical sports car with passenger and luggage-carrying ability, attractive styling and a sporting badge. Which makes the best choice today?

SHOW TIME! • With the new show season soon to get into full swing, now seems like the perfect time to get planning. Whichever events you’re hoping to attend, it’s never too early to book. So, check out our previews of some of 2024’s biggest shows and most exciting get-togethers, as well as a host of motoring-themed venues for those impromptu days out – once you’ve given your car its post-winter check-over, of course.

GET READY FOR SPRING • With another show season about to begin, is your car ready to hit the road? After a winter’s hibernation, carrying out these safety checks is a sensible first step

NEW SEASON PRODUCTS • Check out our hand-picked selection of essential new products that will help you get your classic in full health for spring

CLASSIC PITSTOPS • Fancy going for a spontaneous drive in your classic this spring? Here are 14 of the CCB team’s favourite motoring-themed destinations around the UK

2024 EVENTS PLANNER

RED-LETTER EVENTS • This year’s classic show season is set to be action-packed, with events of all types and sizes taking place throughout the UK. Check out our preview of the ones to watch…

EXECUTIVE DECISION • The P6 one of Britain’s most technically advanced saloons of the 1960s,...