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

24-HOUR CHARITY DRIVE SUCCESS

RREC SET FOR MOVE

FBHVC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

MODERN CLASSIC KNOW-HOW NEEDS CAPTURING • HCVA Insights Day stresses the importance of building a knowledge base on electronics to keep our classics on the road

NEC CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW HALL OF FAME SHORTLIST REVEALED

ROVER CLUB ENJOYS SUCCESS

GOVERNMENT TARGETS FAKE CAR PARTS

PREVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, NOVEMBER 2-3

PREVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, NEC, NOVEMBER 9

BANGLE BARGAINS • Controversial at launch, the Chris Bangle-era BMWs have largely aged well. We examine the market performance of three significant examples

RESTO REORDER • We bring together the best classic cars to restore, for all budgets and tastes.

MERCEDES W123 (1976-1986)

CITROËN 2CV (1948-1990)

CLASSIC MINI (1959-2000)

TRIUMPH TR6 (1969-1976)

MGB (1962-1980) & MG MIDGET (1961-1979)

VW BEETLE (1938-2003)

FORD ESCORT Mk1 (1967-1975) & Mk2 (1974-1980)

MORRIS MINOR (1948-1971)

MAZDA MX-5 Mk1 & Mk2 (1989-2005)

JAGUAR E-TYPE (1961-1974)

MINI (2001-2006)

HILLMAN IMP (1963-1976)

BMW E30 3 SERIES (1982-1994)

FIAT ‘NUOVA’ 500 (1957-1975)

CLASSIC SCENES

SLEEK STYLE • The discerning upper-rung executive had various stylish and aerodynamic choices for their high-speed express in the 1970s and ‘80s, but should they have bought local produce, or looked further afield?

SACRÉ NUMERO • Paul revisits that rare beast: a 205 without the GTI badge

FINAL FLINGS • The Series 3 and X305 were the very last saloon cars to use Jaguar’s best-loved engines. We celebrate both as they reach milestone anniversaries

SWEDE SENSATION • The Volvo 1800 was styled in Italy and began life in Britain but remains the epitome of Scandinavian elegance. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1967 Volvo 1800S, £24,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

AUSTIN-HEALEY 3000 BN7

OR MAYBE…?

MERCEDES W116 450 SEL

ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLE

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