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
GOODWOOD REVIVAL SETS NEW BAR
OLDEST T-SERIES RETURNS HOME
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
BIG NAMES GO BACK TO GO FORWARD • Manufacturers increasingly turning to their heritage to inspire new models
VW PAYS TRIBUTE TO ICONIC Mk2
RADWOOD UK REVIVES THE ‘80s AND ’90s
OLDEST MEXICO AT AUCTION
MEYERS MANX CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
PREVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, SEPTEMBER 28
SENSIBLE STYLE • Often thought of as a quiet period for coupes, the late ’80s nevertheless spawned some classy and durable efforts. We track the values of three dependable contenders
MAKE MINE A ’99 • As the new millennium approached, car makers were busy launching all manner of new models. We rewind 25 years to pick out some of the most notable
IDENTITY CRISIS • Paul revisits a forgotten Chrysler that also wore Simca and Talbot badges
TURNING A CORNER • Opulent, fast British luxury is cheaper than you’d think, Jon discovers
LEAD FROM THE BACK • While BMC revolutionised the small car blueprint with the Mini, this trio of small rear-engined saloons proved you could still push rather than pull. We evaluate their merits
CLASSIC SCENES
USE YOUR HEAD • Using humble repurposed mechanicals to great sporting effect, the MGF is still a bargain modern classic, but prices are on the rise. Here’s how to secure a great example.
MODEL TIMELINE
INSURANCE QUOTE • 2001 MGF 1.8, £3000 value
TRIUMPH TR6 PI
OR MAYBE…?
BMW E30 318i CONVERTIBLE
FORD FIESTA XR2 MK1
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