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
Two decades of RS6
Cooper ‘garage find’ sale
Lancia rarity discovered
Classic mechanic wanted
DVLA delays continue
Paddy Hopkirk, 1933-2022 Fans mourn a motorsport legend and rallying hero • The world of motorsport is in mourning following the death of rally icon Paddy Hopkirk, whose skill and determination behind the wheel earned him a reputation as an all-time great
5 Golden Moments
Famous former owner
Queen’s Baton Relay hits Gaydon
Steph launches classic meet
Revival features announced
Compact estates • The compact three-door estate is extinct, as manufacturers leave yet another market sector behind. Fortunately though, these bestsellers of the 1950s and ’60s make great classic buys.
REVIEW: WB & SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, JULY 23
REVIEW: HOBBS PARKER, ONLINE, JULY 20-21
1960s Rovers • The Swinging Sixties were in many ways Rover’s golden age when it built a series of saloons that were best in their class. But does the market agree nearly 60 years later?
1990s Sports Cars • Thirty years ago, there was a boom in roadsters that every manufacturer seemed to be cashing in on. Here’s how three of the greats of the era have fared in the market since
Image Changers • Once in a while, a car comes along that not only changes its maker’s image and reputation but even helps to save the company. From the many examples we could have chosen, here are eight of our favourites
FOUR-SEATER OPEN GTs • A car that combines four seats and a soft top – what’s not to like? If you want style and practicality, we have a trio of glamorous open-air GTs to consider
Classic Scenes
MINOR MIRACLE • Not the bargain basement classic it once was, the Morris Minor still has much to recommend it – particularly the highly practical Minor 1000, which can be picked up for a reasonable sum. Here’s how to do just that
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1967 Morris Minor 1000 saloon, worth £8000
OR MAYBE..?
MGB Roadster
OR MAYBE..?
BMW 318iS Coupe
Vauxhall Vectra GSi V6
Classic Car Buyer
BACK BOX • As it’s the start of August, Paul looks back half a century to when his childhood summer holidays suddenly involved sleeping in a box on wheels…
NEXT ISSUE ON SALE • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10