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

FORD ICONS SET FOR REBIRTH

THIRD M25 CLOSURE PLANNED

RESTO COMPANY SEEKS APPRENTICE

MUSEUM COLLECTION SET FOR AUCTION • Collection worth over £1m could go under the hammer if a buyer for Devon attraction isn’t found

NATIONAL WEEK RAISES OVER £2K

NO POTHOLE PAYOUTS

ROLLS-ROYCES AND BENTLEYS BEAM AT BURGHLEY HOUSE

Mercedes ‘EVO II’ restomod revealed

HIGH ASTON MARTIN SURVIVAL RATE

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, JUNE 22-23

PREVIEW HOBBS PARKER, JULY 17-18

SUMMER FUN • The early-2000s saw three roadster favourites get rejuvenated and facelifted, but which is most valued over 20 years on?

POWER TO THE PEOPLE • When a new engine is launched, often its maker has no expectation of it acquiring legendary status of its own, but these eight motors went on to be iconic. We rewind to their debut acts

BOULEVARD TO BARNSTORMER • A modern classic Mercdes V8 performance with less complexity? Colour our Jon intrigued

COMPACT CLASS • This trio of small 1960s saloons brought hitherto unknown levels of luxury to the market, some with a more sporting slant than others. But which makes the best classic?

CLASSIC SCENES

GAINING TRACTION • The Traction Avant is the pre-war car that drives like a much newer machine, making it a tempting package today

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1953 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL, £20,000 value

TRACTION AVANT MODEL TIMELINE

OPEL MANTA 1.8 BERLINETTA

OR MAYBE…?

SUZUKI VITARA 1.6 JX Sport

AUTOBIANCI BIANCHINA PANORAMICA

Classic Car Buyer

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