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
MCRAE RALLY STARS FOR SALE
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
FLYWHEELING INTO THE FUTURE
MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB NATIONAL CONCOURS
OWNERS URGED TO CHECK FUEL SYSTEMS • Classic cars at risk of fire from prematurely degraded hardware, YouTuber finds
BULLDOG HITS 200MPH
ULEZ RAISES £224M
RECORD AUCTION PRICE
COVERING CLASSICS
PREVIEW RM SOTHEBY’S – JULY 7 & 12 2023
RUGGED LUXURY • We chart the values of three off-roaders that combined all-terrain ability with creature comforts
Summer Fun Classics • Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by buying a classic or modern classic car for some magical wind-in-the-hair motoring?
TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
MG MIDGET
SUNBEAM ALPINE
MINI MOKE
ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
MGB
CITROËN MEHARI
FIAT X1/9
FORD ESCORT CABRIOLET
VW GOLF GTI CABRIOLET Mk1
ELAN M100
SAAB 900 TURBO CONVERTIBLE
NISSAN FIGARO
MAZDA MX-5 Mk1
MGF
FIAT BARCHETTA
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
BMW Z4
TOYOTA MR2 Mk3
SMART ROADSTER
TOYS AT THE TOP
CLASSIC SCENES
SHORT BUT SWEET • So much more than a stopgap, the short-lived TR5 is now arguably the most sought-after model in the TR range. Here’s how to buy a good one.
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1968 Triumph TR5, value £40,000
BRITS ABROAD • We hark back to a time when British cars were built in all four corners of the globe
MILLENNIAL COUPES • The sports coupe boom of the 2000s means today’s modern classic buyer has a wealth of options. We evaluate efforts from Germany, Italy and Japan
MINI 1275 GTS
OR MAYBE…?
ROVER ‘P6’ 2000
VAUXHALL ASTRA CELEBRITY
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