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

SCOTTISH LEZ EXEMPTION SECURED FOR HISTORIC VEHICLES • As enforcement of two new Scottish LEZs begins, the FBHVC has confirmed that historic vehicles are exempt thanks to its extensive lobbying

NEW SUMMER MEET AT GREAT BRITISH CAR JOURNEY

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

INSURANCE HIKES BLOCK PATH FOR NEW ENTHUSIASTS • Rising insurance costs threaten to stop potential new enthusiasts from entering the classic scene – we look at options for young drivers

EARLY LOTUS TRIO AT AUCTION

MINI FANS CONGREGATE IN BAVARIA

Capri name to return?

WRONG TYRE PRESSURES COST MONEY

REVIEW WB & SONS, JUNE 8

PREVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, JUNE 27

GIVE IT SOME GAS • BMC’s Hydragas suspension offered a luxury car ride in everyday family cars, but how is the market treating these floaty classics?

YES, MINISTER • With an election approaching, we chart the changing face of the ministerial official car

WORLD CLASS • Could it be time to reconsider the affordable four-seater Ferrari?

HUMBLE ROOTS • The 1990s saw a sports car resurgence, with these three funsters tracing their roots back to popular superminis, yet delivering so much more. Which is best nearly 30 years on?

CLASSIC SCENES

FAMILY FAVOURITES • The Ford Cortina Mk1 & Mk2 have long been seen as stylish, usable classics – and with values tailing off, now’s your chance to own one. Here’s how to secure a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1970 Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E, £20,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

MERCEDES C123 280CE

OR MAYBE…?

LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE

MORGAN PLUS 8

Classic Car Buyer

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