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

NEC PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ENTRIES OPEN

MX-5s CROSS BRITAIN ON SUSTAINABLE FUEL

BRIT BARN FINDS AT AUCTION

MUNDANE CLASSICS GAIN MOMENTUM • Appreciation for ‘ordinary’ classics continues to grow

CHINESE FUTURE FOR INNOCENTI AND AUTOBIANCHI?

WAITING GAME FOR DVLA REVIEW

Dorset collection to be auctioned

TOP GEAR TRIO CLOSE PRODUCTION COMPANY

POPULAR DEVON EVENT RETURNS

COMFORTABLE COUPES • The 1990s coupe boom saw everyone enter the fight, but which of these stylish luxury two-doors from everyday manufacturers is most valued today?

SHOPPING TRIP • We investigate the post-Brexit need-to-knows of buying classic cars abroad, and indulge in our own collection caper

CULTURE SHIFT • Overseas prices for some classics can appear very attractive, as can the lure of a collection caper. But do the numbers stack up, post-Brexit? We headed to France to find out

TAKE THE PLUNGE • What does it take to import a car from overseas to the UK? We answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

FURTHER AFIELD • While importing a car from Europe can be favourable in terms of distance and costs, folk have been going longer-haul for years. We look at shopping in markets a little further away, and what you need to know…

MY IMPORT STORY: NICK BAILEY • Enthusiast and creator of classic, automotive and motorsport public relations specialist Elan PR, Nick Bailey, tells CCB how he realised a long-held ambition

WISH LIST • The CCB team pick their dream import classics, and the happiest hunting grounds to make them happen

CLASSIC SCENES

HIDDEN LUNACY • Paul revisits the bunny boiler that emanated from stuffing a 4.0-litre W8 engine into VW’s most conservative model

SUN CATCHERS • This trio of family favourites were beheaded to create stylish convertibles, which today make for great weekend classics. We evaluate how they compare

GOLDEN TICKET • It’s 50 years since the PRV engine was launched, and with almost a million of them made, it’s powered lots of different cars. We celebrate with a look back at an eclectic selection

GRAND TOURER • The MGB GT has remained a popular and well-supported classic for decades, but there are still plenty of pitfalls to bear in mind

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1973 MGB GT, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

AUSTIN-HEALEY FROGEYE SPRITE

OR MAYBE…?

FIAT 124 SPORT SPIDER

ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE CONVERTIBLE

Classic Car Buyer

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