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
REPRIEVE FOR MOTOR MUSEUM
BRAND NEW LOOK FOR THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
ROVER V8 SPECIALIST TO CLOSE?
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
PRE-WAR COLLECTION HEADS TO AUCTION • TV star Rolls headlines unique sale spanning 86 years of motoring
LANCASTER INSURANCE BROADENS OFFERINGS
VW GOLF CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY BALLOON
NEW HEALEY TRIBUTE EVENT
DIE ANOTHER DAY VANQUISH OFFERED
WORKS BESPOKE DEFENDER REVEALED
OGLES MEET AT KNEBWORTH
MINI WINS UK HOT WHEELS TOUR
REVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS, AUGUST 24
REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 24-25
PREVIEW MORRIS LESLIE, SEPTEMBER 21
FRENCH FLYERS • Peugeot, Citroën and Renault proved that hot hatches were very much alive and kicking with their late 1990s and early 2000s models. We chart their changing values
NIP AND TUCK • According to some car manufacturers, it’s never too late for a facelift. We take a look at eight late-career updates that helped to keep the ranges relevant
TOP MARKS • Paul revisits the swansong for the enduring Mk2 Jaguar
CLASSIC SCENES
WAGONS ROLL • All released in the 1970s, this trio of estates make for perfect family classics, but is the blue-collar Ford, mighty Mercedes or solid Volvo the best bet?
ALL FOUR • The Morgan 4/4 is a practical and well-supported way into vintage open-top motoring. Here’s what you need to know when buying
MODEL TIMELINE
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1980 Morgan 4/4, £22,000 value
TRIUMPH STAG
OR MAYBE…?
ALFA ROMEO GTV 3.0
FORD FOCUS 2.0 GHIA
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