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

FORD FAIR ENJOYS SUCCESS

MAGNA STEYR FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE

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

CHECK YOU’RE COVERED • Last-minute static show insurance changes cause uncertainty among clubs and organisers

NEW RESTO SHOW SCHEDULED

SUSTAINABLE FUELS ROUND TABLE

PROTON TO RETURN?

MST UNVEILS ‘NEW’ RS2000

PREVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, AUGUST 24

ESSEX BOYS • Ford’s Essex V6 found a home in a wide range of different cars, including the sporty Capri, Scimitar GTE and TVR M-Series models. We chart their changing values

MISSED THE MARK • We examine eight of the most forgotten models from some of Europe’s biggest brands

NOSING AHEAD • The Rover 200 BRM is often remembered for its bold details and orange snout rather than its abilities. Paul finds out if that’s fair…

BEST KEPT SECRET • Largely limited to its home market when new, UK buyers can now experience Toyota’s V12 Century for themselves

COOL CATS • Beginning in the mid-1990s, three generations of the Jaguar XJ blended traditional looks with significant evolution. But which of the X300, X308 and X350 makes the best choice as a classic?

CLASSIC SCENES

PEAK PORSCHE • The legendary 911 has been through many iterations over the past 60 years but hit a real high point in Carrera 3.2 form. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Targa, £60,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR3

OR MAYBE…?

MGB ROADSTER

OPEL MANTA

Classic Car Buyer

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