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 FOCUS NAMED MOST SCRAPPED CAR OF 2024

PROJECT JETTA GTI AT AUCTION

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

LOAN PROJECT BECOMES BORROW A CLASSIC • Popular scheme rebrands for its next chapter after eight successful years

STARTERMOTOR AND REVS PARTNER FOR PILGRIM TOUR

KELSEY LAUNCHES 2025 CLASSIC EVENTS

PREVIEW SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS, JAN 30

CULT CLASSICS • For three successive decades, fans of the Ford Escort could enjoy a desirable RS version that sat below the ultimate range-topper. But how has the market perceived them in recent years?

WEDGE FUNDS • Harris Mann penned a trio of exciting wedge-shaped designs for British Leyland, some of which became more compromised than others. We chart their values

DRINKING PROBLEM • The CCB team celebrates its favourite thirsty classics

HORSE POWER • Lucas lives the dream by taking to the road in an iconic red Ferrari 308

HIGH FIVES • The 5 Series is one of BMW’s most iconic models, but which generation is best? We compare what are arguably the three highest points of the classy executive’s long life

CLASSIC SCENES

BUBBLE TEA • The R3-generation ‘bubble’ Rover 200 and subsequent 25 offer terrific value as modern classics. Here’s how to buy a good one today

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1998 Rover 200 BRM, £3500 value

MODEL TIMELINE

MGC GT

OR MAYBE…?

LANCIA DELTA HF TURBO

MORGAN 4/4

NEW YEAR SALE

Classic Car Buyer

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