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

QUENTIN WILLSON, 1957-2025

SUNBEAM 1000HP TO APPEAR AT PEBBLE BEACH

RENAULT REIMAGINES TWINGO FOR NEW ERA

‘YOUNGTIMER’ INITIATIVE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE • FBHVC launches new membership initiative catering for younger vehicles

RALLY TO OFFER SUSTAINABLE FUEL OPTION

LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW 2025 • We report back from the NEC in Birmingham as the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show returned for its 41st year

ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, NOVEMBER 8

ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, NOVEMBER 9

HISTORICS, NOVEMBER 29

THE SMART MONEY • Sometimes, a cheaper variant of a desirable classic can offer much of the same experience without the hefty price tag. We look at eight money saving experts

WORTH THE WAIT • Better late than never, the AC 3000ME is a fascinating British rarity. Jeff takes a closer look at a low-mileage example with oodles of intriguing history

EXECUTIVE EXPRESS • Two well-built Germans and a classy Brit, these cars were all prestige 1980s saloons that lasted into the following decade, but which would you choose?

CLASSIC SCENES

DISCO FEVER • The Land Rover Discovery 1 and 2 are very practical and capable SUVs that still stand as great family cars today. Here’s how to buy a good one

Jaguar XKR

Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Honda S800 Coupé

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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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