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

RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL

HCVA ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

EX-PRESS AUDI QUATTRO MAKES £56K

ICONIC BRANDS TO BE LOST? •  Recaro and BBS both facing uncertain futures due to financial troubles

RESTORED ASTON MARTIN BULLDOG HEADS TO PEBBLE BEACH

CLASSICS WORLD PICNIC LAUNCHED

Specialist to Celebrate 65 years of the Mini

CLASSIC CAR LOAN PROJECT HITS 100-DRIVER MILESTONE

REVIEW HISTORICS, JULY 20

REVIEW WB & SONS, JULY 20

REVIEW SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS, JULY 25

CLASS OF ‘04 • This trio of significant models turn 20 years old this year, but how is the market valuing them?

CUTTING EDGE • We look at nine classics that were ahead of their time, some more successfully than others

GOLDEN JUBILEE • Joe takes to the road in a stunning rubber-bumper MGB, a rare Jubilee special edition built to celebrate 50 years of sporting Octagons

CLASSIC SCENES

EXECUTIVE DECISION • This trio of premium saloons from the 1970s made for statement-makers when new, and fantastic daily-driver classics today. But which is best, Mercedes, BMW or Saab?

HORSE POWER • Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, the all-American Ford Mustang remains one of the most iconic classic cars ever made. Here’s how to buy a great example

INSURANCE QUOTE •  1966 Ford Mustang 289 Coupe, £18,000 value

FORD MUSTANG Mk1 TIMELINE

LOTUS ELAN M100 SE

OR MAYBE…?

MORGAN PLUS 8

LANCIA APRILIA

Classic Car Buyer

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