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

FOCUS AXED AFTER 27 YEARS

CLARKSON’S RS4 AT AUCTION

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED THEME ANNOUNCED FOR 2026

DVLA SEEKS POLICY FEEDBACK • Survey launched to evaluate how registration applications for structural modifications, kit-builds and reconstructed classic vehicles are handled.

INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC MOTORING AWARDS CROWNS 2025 WINNERS

RENAULT’S HERITAGE CLASSICS OFFERED

LAST JENSEN AT AUCTION

FAMOUS LONGBRIDGE BUILDINGS FOR SALE

MORRIS LESLIE, NOVEMBER 15

WB & SONS, DECEMBER 6

UGLY DUCKLINGS • Sometimes, cars considered ugly when new become cult heroes. We chart the values of three prime examples from the 1990s and 2000s

BEST BUYS 2025

BEST BUYS:£5000 • In the first part of our special feature, we look at what a budget of £5000 can buy, including cars that might have previously been out of reach, and those with investment potential

BEST BUYS:£10,000 • In the second part of our special feature, we double our budget and look towards a mixture of traditional andmodernclassiccontenders

BEST BUYS:£25,000 • Upping our budget to £25,000 brings in a mix of fast saloons, desirable coupes and some top-notch prestige. Which would you choose?

BEST BUYS:£50,000 • Finally, it’s our big budget selection, which includes some brilliant traditional sports cars that have previously been out of reach, plus a legendary saloon and a rugged off-roader

CLASSIC SCENES

CAVALIER SPIRIT • Vauxhall’s sleek third-generation Cavalier took the fight to the Ford Sierra, but what’s it like nearly 30 years on? Joe plays sales rep in a 1.6L to find out

HATCHING IDEAS • Escort, Astra or Maestro? All were great family hatchbacks, but which of these best-sellers is most up yourstreet?

AUSTIN MAESTRO

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk 1

ECONOMY DRIVE • Over the years, manufacturers have tried all sorts of ways to make their combustion engines more economical. We look back at nine notable examples

HIGHLY SPRUNG • The MG TF was one of MG Rover’s swansong models, and probably one of its best. Here’s how to buy this modern classic take on the British sports car

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