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

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SPRING FINALISTS REVEALED

ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR BIGGEST ‘SY’ GATHERING

CLASSICS ON THE COMMON

MOMENTUM FOR THE MUNDANE • Appreciation for ‘ordinary’ classics continues to grow – and it’s not about investment

RUSTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE

SCIMITAR OWNER REUNITED

BMW CLASSIC BOOSTS ARCHIVE

ENTRIES OPEN FOR LONDON TO BRIGHTON RUNS

PREVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS AT NEC RESTO SHOW, MAR 22-23

REVIEW HISTORICS, MARCH 1

CULT COUPES • If you wanted a powerful wedge-shaped coupe in the 1980s, but didn’t fancy following the Porsche 944 crowd, there were numerous alternatives. We chart the values of three notable examples

EASY RIDER • In an age where ride comfort is increasingly rare, we revisit the comfiest classics with the smoothest rides

BACK TO BLIGHTY • This repatriated, sensitively updated TR4 has much to offer a hands-on owner, Jon finds

CLASSIC SCENES

THE NEW BATCH • With turbochargers broadly left in the 1980s, multi-valve naturally aspirated power became the norm for a new generation of big-capacity hot hatches. But which makes for the best classic today?

HEAD AND HEART • The later examples of the classic Alfa Spider offer classic Italian charm with an added dose of everyday practicality. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4, £12,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

MORGAN 4/4 70TH ANNIVERSARY

OR MAYBE…?

PORSCHE 944 S2

BENTLEY R-TYPE 4.5-LITRE STANDARD STEEL

Classic Car Buyer

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