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

RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP

DONINGTON FESTIVAL 2025 TICKETS ON SALE

INTERNET PARTS BOOST FOR AC OWNERS

ELECTRIC SILVER SHADOW BEGINS TESTING

ESCORT Mk1 REBORN

SAAB FACTORY LIQUIDATED

HAMMER TIME • We spoke to several of the UK’s top auction houses for their appraisals of a busy and sometimes challenging 2024, plus their hopes for the coming year

WAGONS ROLL • There are times when you just have a lot of people and stuff to shift, which is where a classic estate car comes in. We’ve rounded-up a few of our favourites…

DO THE HUSTLE • We try a 1980s kit car built entirely from wood, and come away surprised

COZY COUPES • The coupe lover of the 1980s didn’t have to forgo something sporty to accommodate kids, but which of the Lotus Excel, Porsche 944 or Jaguar XJ-S makes the most sense?

BRUTISH BAVARIAN • Quite simply one of the best sports cars ever made, the E46 M3 is a true modern classic. Here are our tips on how to buy a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2002 BMW E46 M3 Coupe, £15,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

CLASSIC SCENES

PRICE GUIDE 2025

FORD ESCORT Mk1 TWIN CAM

OR MAYBE…?

JAGUAR XKR 4.2

ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE V

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