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

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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