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

CONCOURS DE L’ORDINAIRE FINALISTS REVEALED

NEC CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW TICKETS ON SALE

MANSELL TO STAR AT FESTIVAL OF SPEED

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR VITAL SURVEY • The deadline is fast approaching, but there’s still time to do your bit for the scene by completing the National Historic Vehicle Survey – and your data will be kept secure

HUGE DIVERSITY AT EMWALHALLA

UNEXCEPTIONAL CARS DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS

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

CLASSIC FORD SHOW ENJOYS SUCCESS • Massive Blue Oval spectacle sets new records

PREVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, JUNE 1

PREMIUM POWER • BMW has long been a purveyor of imposing, classy coupes. We chart the values of three notable models

THE LAST CHANCE • Only around for a short period, Austin Rover represented a dynamic and positive era for the troubled British car industry

SECOND WIND • Perhaps the last affordable entry point to a sporty 1980s VW, is the Mk2 Scirocco the perfectly daily driver classic? Joe drives an immaculate GT to find out

‘90s KIDS • The hot hatchback got more specialised and exclusive in the mid-1990s, but which of these highly revered FWD heroes is best today?

CLASSIC SCENES

TOP OF THE CHARTS • Once a staple of everyday British motoring and a UK best-seller, the Cortina Mk4 and closely related Mk5 are now rare classics. Here’s how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1979 Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0 GL, £4000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR5

OR MAYBE…?

JAGUAR XJS

MGB ROADSTER

Classic Car Buyer

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