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

RACE RETRO ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL RETURN

TIM MOSS CBE APPOINTED NEW CEO OF DVLA

INDIA RELAXES IMPORT RULES

MUSEUM COLLECTION TO BE SOLD • Varied vehicle collection set for on-site auction after new custodian proves elusive for popular Devon attraction

BILL PRICE

CAR SOS RETURNS FOR 13TH SEASON

DRIVE A JAGUAR POLICE CAR

MEMBERS’ MEETING TO CELEBRATE SENNA

REVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS AT RACE RETRO, FEB 22

REVIEW BRIGHTWELLS AUCTIONS, FEBRUARY 15-19

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS • The Triumph’s Herald separate chassis layout was versatile enough to not only spawn different body styles, but also different models too. We chart the values of three notable sporting offshoots

FAR EAST ENDERS • Japan has long been a happy hunting ground for well-maintained performance cars, but it isn’t just a good source of locally made vehicles. Here, we look at some of the most popular models for classic buyers in the UK

GOING FOR P1 • How does a Rover from nearly 90 years ago fare as a classic proposition today? Joe drives a charming Rover 10 to find out

MINOR CHANGES • The evergreen Morris Minor would spawn spin-off cars using its mechanicals, but which is best, and do any beat the original?

CLASSIC SCENES

BOXING CLEVER • The Volvo 240 was one of the Swedish firm’s most successful models; today, it makes for a practical, well-built classic. Here’s how to buy a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1984 Volvo 240 Estate, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

SUNBEAM ALPINE Mk1

OR MAYBE…?

OPEL MANTA 400 REPLICA

FORD CAPRI Mk2 3.0 GHIA

Classic Car Buyer

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