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
NEW OLD ASTON PARTS
RARITIES AT AUCTION
LIMITED EDITION CLASSIC DEFENDER
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
CLASSIC CAR FIRMS STRUGGLE TO RECRUIT • Tempting new blood or skilled older hands into the workship is proving to be a huge challenge
FIESTA CELEBRATED AT CLASSIC FORD SHOW
NEW LOAN PROJECT AMBASSADOR
7k-MILE VOLVO HEADS TO MUSEUM
AUSTIN J40 SHOWROOM
COVERING CLASSICS
PREVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, PERTH, MAY 13
LIFE’S A BEACH • Nothing beats a trip to the sand in the sunshine, so what better way to do it than with one of these no-frills summer classics?
PLATINUM CLASSICS • We’re heading back seven decades to take a closer look at the new cars of 1953, when there was something for every taste and budget
MAESTRO, PLEASE • As the Austin Maestro hits 40 perhaps now is the time to consider one of your own. Or perhaps it’s the Montego that hits the spot? We’ve got both covered, so read on to buy the best
MODEL TIMELINE
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Mayfair, value £3000.
UP TO THE MARK
HISTORY
CLASSIC SCENES
EXECUTIVE SALOONS • In the 1970s the trend for compact executive saloons with large engines continued. Ford’s Granada was the upstart, taking on the established offerings from Triumph and Rover
CITROËN DS19
OR MAYBE…?
MERCEDES-BENZ 350 SL
BMW 323I CONVERTIBLE
Classic Car Buyer
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