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

‘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

RETRO RADIOS

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

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

Austin Mini City E

OR MAYBE…?

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