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.

NEWS & COMMENT • Motoring organisations clarify situation after mounting online speculation

WELCOME

ICONIC AUTIONEERS, AUGUST 29–30 • Auctions | News, Reviews and Latest Prices

MORRIS LESLIE, SEPTEMBER 19 • Morris Leslie will hold its penultimate classic sale of 2026 at its Perth base on September 19. It’s shaping up to be a potential cracker too, with bikes and classic trucks set to be joined by a host of low-mileage collectibles.

BLACKPOOL ROCK • TVR’s range included no fewer than three Rover V8-powered roadsters in the early 1990s. We chart their changing values

EAST MEETS WEST • Officially opened by Margaret Thatcher 40 years ago this month, Nissan’s Sunderland plant was the first UK factory to assemble a volume-built car under a Japanese brand, and would set the trend for others to follow

POPULARITY CONTEST • The Mk1 Escort became a huge success both on the street and in competition, but how does it fare six decades on? Joe samples a 1300XL to find out

COMPACT CLASS • If you fancied something that felt a little bit more special than a Ford Escort or Vauxhall Astra, then one of these three premium choices would do the trick – but which would you go for today?

CLASSIC SCENES

FINAL FLOURISH • No longer the obvious poor relation of the Jaguar E-Type range, the Series 3 makes for an alluring and effortless grand tourer. We look at what you need to know when buying

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Austin-Healey Sprite Mk3 • ONE TO BUY YEAR: 1965 PRICE: £10,995 MOT: Exempt

SALES SPOTLIGHT

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.