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
‘THE BEAST’ SELLS FOR £72K
VW FESTIVAL TICKETS
FREE GAYDON EVENTS
LADY SUSIE MOSS
PRODUCT PICKS • Our hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
FORD ESCORT IS MOST WANTED • Research suggests that the Escort is the most popular classic for online buyers… while pre-war cars are increasingly snubbed
CAINE’S CLASSIC HITS £135k
TOURING CARS AT DONINGTON
MR2 MATTERS
EX-McCARTNEY MERCEDES SOLD
SPORTING BRITISH V8s • FOR MANY ENTHUSIASTS, THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A BRUTISH V8 ENGINE IN A SPORTING CLASSIC – AND WE’VE PICKED FIVE OF THE BEST BRITISH OFFERINGS.
PREVIEW ACA, APRIL 1-2
PREVIEW HISTORICS, APRIL 8
’80s JAPANESE COUPES • Japanese performance cars grew in popularity during the 1980s – and we’ve picked three coupes that are all steadily rising in value
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL • Among the many classics celebrating their 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th anniversaries in 2023 are those that we’ve chosen for this week’s bumper issue. Over the next few pages, check out our specially selected top picks – and make sure you get in touch with your own personal favourites.
JAGUAR S-TYPE 1963-1968
PORSCHE 911 1963-1973
HILLMAN IMP 1963-1976
ROVER P6 1963-1977
TRIUMPH 2000 1963-1977
AUSTIN ALLEGRO 1973-1982
RELIANT ROBIN 1973-1981
BMW 2002 TURBO 1973-1975
MGB GT V8 1973-1976
TRIUMPH DOLOMITE SPRINT 1973-1980
PEUGEOT 205 1983-1998
FORD ORION 1983-1990
AUSTIN & MG MAESTRO 1983-1995
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Mk2 1983-1991
JAGUAR XJ-SC 1983-1988
FORD MONDEO 1993-2000
ROVER 600 1993-1999
FIAT COUPE 1993-2000
ASTON MARTIN DB7 1993-2004
BMW COMPACT 1993-2004
CLASSIC SCENES
BUYING A BAMBINO • Tempted by the smallest of Italian thoroughbreds? We show you what you need to know when it comes to buying the best Fiat 500
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1971 Fiat 500L, worth £12,000
FIAT 500 TIMELINE
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY • The in-car radio revolutionised driving, evolving from a bulky device into a digital infotainment system over the course of a century. We chart its innovative journey
RETRO RADIOS
IN-CAR AUDIO TIMELINE
EASTERN PROMISE • There was a time when East European cars wearing downmarket badges took a sizeable slice of the UK market. We take a look at their rise and fall in this country
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