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

LONG-RUNNING SHOW PUT ON HOLD

FORDS COULD TOP £4 MILLION

2026 BEAULIEU SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED

BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE EXPANDS PORTFOLIO • BMH turns its expertise towards 4x4s with the launch of a new direct sales platform

COOPER TO LAUNCH NEW MINI

NEC CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW: UNMISSABLE HIGHLIGHTS • The big one is back! The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show gets underway at Birmingham’s NEC on Friday, and once again it promises to be a cracking event, with over 3000 classic cars from all eras spanning seven halls (the size of 16 football pitches), 450-plus exhibitors and traders, the UK’s biggest indoor autojumble, 310 car clubs and much more besides. Join us as we reveal our top 10 must-see highlights.

CHARTERHOUSE, OCTOBER23

WB & SONS, OCTOBER 25

ON THE SIDE • These three cars each represented a sidevalve swansong for their manufacturer, but today they remain notable for their classic charm and character. We chart their values.

MADE IN ABINGDON • It’s 45 years since MG’s spiritual home was closed after over 50 years of activity, but we still fondly remember the iconic cars that passed through the factory gates – and not all of them wore an Octagon badge…

MULTI-TALENTED • A high point for Rover, the ‘R8’ 200 was available in a wide range of body styles and variants. Jeff samples a rare, low-mileage 216GTi

NEWTRACKS • Today, a small car with chunky SUV styling is very much considered a norm – but the leisure 4x4 wasn’t even born until the early ’80s. Here’s where it all started…

DAIHATSU FOURTRAK

FIAT PANDA 4x4

CLASSIC SCENES

TWO-FACED • The TVR Chimaera took elements from the hardcore Griffith and combined them with a new body and a more civilised attitude, creating a car that was more useable but still angry when pushed. We share our buying advice

Triumph TR5

Jaguar 240

Ford V8 Pilot

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Classic Car Buyer

LAST ORDERS • Join in the CCB social scene by sending us your photos and emails, sharing your thoughts and opinions. Write to: ccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk.

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