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

RARE COUPES AT AUCTION

VETERAN RUN LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

TIME-CAPSULE 500SL UNEARTHED

UK BACKS ITS CLASSICS • New 2025 National Historic Vehicle Survey reveals the stability of the sector – and the massive potential to attract fresh faces from the wider public

BENTLEY CELEBRATES SEMINAL SALOONS

JDC TO SHOWCASE ICONIC CARS AT NEC

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

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, NOVEMBER 7-9

HOBBS PARKER, OCTOBER 15-16

INTO THE’90s • The coupé market enjoyed a resurgence at the end of the 1980s, and these three models were at the heart of it. We look at their changing values

READY TO RESTORE? • Over the next 12 pages, we share considerations, advice and inspiration to stand you in good stead before starting a classic car restoration project.

ARE YOU READY TO RESTORE? • If you’re keen to embark upon a restoration, then answer the following 10 questions to see if you’re ready for the challenge

TOP 10 RESTORATION TOOLS • You might think you’re well equipped, but have you got the kit to tackle a major restoration? We list 10 favourites to kick off with

WELDING: GETTING STARTED • If you’re restoring an old car, sooner or later you’ll need something welding. Is it an easy DIY prospect? Here are the basics of what’s involved

RESTO STORIES • We’ve delved into the archive to bring you some inspirational restoration stories that show what can be accomplished – and one that shows the pitfalls…

CLASSIC SCENES

BOX FRESH • It’s unusual to find a sporty, top-spec model with unfeasibly low mileage, but Kim Cairns’ BMW 328i is one of those rarities. Jeff takes a closer look

PUSHING ON • Small saloons were all the rage in the 1960s, but not all of them had the engine in the front. Which of these three rear-engined marvels would you choose?

NSU PRINZ 4

RENAULT 8

DETAIL SMATTER • Some popular classics can be more desirable than others due to a very specific feature or two. We look at the cars where the seemingly insignificant can be very significant indeed

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STYLEAND SUBSTANCE • The Jensen Interceptor is an iconic British classic that combines American V8 muscle with crisp Italian styling. We share our buying tips

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