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

FIAT EVENT ENJOYS SUCCESS

ROLLS-ROYCE TO BE CELEBRATED AT SALON PRIVÉ

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

BROMLEY PAGEANT TO RETURN • Historic show back on the show calendar for summer 2025, with a new home outside the M25

EX-CLARKSON COSWORTH AT AUCTION

RENEWED THREAT FOR UK VAUXHALL PLANTS

Risky Business 928 heads to auction

MITSUBISHI TO MARK 50 YEARS IN UK

DESERVING NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR PILGRIM TOUR

PREVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 24-25

REVIEW BRIGHTWELLS JULY 31/AUGUST 1

CULT CLASSICS • This trio of RS models are often overshadowed by their more illustrious ‘halo’ stablemates, but how does the market perceive them?

SHARING IS CARING • When a manufacturer borrows a powerplant from another company to create a new model variant, it can often lead to greatness. We celebrate the most memorable examples

BARE ESSENTIALS • Paul discovers that less really can be more when it comes to the Austin A35

LITTLE LUGGERS • The Mini, Fiat 500 and Hillman Imp all spawned compact and surprisingly roomy estates, but which of these practical propositions makes the best choice today?

CLASSIC SCENES

ASTRA NOMICAL • Once ubiquitous but now rare, the Vauxhall Astra Mk4 is an icon of the early-2000s pre-SUV family car era. Here’s how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.8, £1500 value

VAUXHALL ASTRA MK4 TIMELINE

MAZDA MX-51.8 V-SPEC

OR MAYBE…?

MGA 1600 Mk2

FORD CONSUL Mk2

Classic Car Buyer

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