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 IMAGE
Classic Ford spectacular
55 years at Peugeot
Bristol goes to auction
Civic’s half-century
Concours rarities
Clean Air Zones expansion set to affect modern classic fans • As two more cities implement Clean Air Zones in a bid to improve air quality, the effect on classic vehicle owners looks set to vary by region
Garages face cost pressures
Busy summer at Beaulieu
Major Midlands meet
Plus 8 buying help
Best driving roads named
Car-derived vans • Basing a van around the front end of a saloon is nothing new. Here we take a look at five of our favourite Brits from the 1950s onwards.
PREVIEW: SWVA, ONLINE, JULY 29
REVIEW: CHARTERHOUSE, HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM, JULY 6
BMC Farinas • In three sizes and a blizzard of badges, all the Farina saloons make great practical classics. Here’s how the market’s looking at them right now
BMW Coupes • BMW has long been a purveyor of big, premium coupes… but some are more prized than others
The Foreign Legions • Plenty of British – and European – marques have found themselves under foreign ownership over the years. We take a look at some of the success stories, plus one or two notable failures
BRITISH V8 SPORTS CARS • Britain’s sports cars hit the big time when V8 power was introduced into the equation – and despite today’s spiralling petrol costs, these three each make compelling cases for themselves
WINNING YOUR SPUR • Luxury and power are a beguiling mix, and few cars do it better than the Bentley Flying Spur. Our guide will help you to buy the best
INSURANCE QUOTE • 2005 Bentley Flying Spur, worth £28,000
OR MAYBE..?
Classic Scenes
FORD ESCORT Mk1 • From family car to rally star, from old banger to blue-chip investment, Ford’s first-generation Escort is one of the UK’s most sought-after classics – but what’s it like to live with?
Triumph TR3A
OR MAYBE..?
MG YA
Saab 96 V4
Classic Car Buyer
BACK BOX • A browse through a 35-year-old magazine reveals some fascinating new car sales statistics, particularly for old-stock models
NEXT ISSUE ON SALE • WEDNESDAY, JULY 27