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
GERMAN AND JAPANESE CLASSICS AT GOODWOOD
KIA PRIDE EV RESTOMOD REVEALED
MARK HEWS BECOMES AOHE HONORARY PRESIDENT
UK CLASSICS GETTING MORE AFFORDABLE • UK experiences massive boom in sub-£10,000 classics, opening the doors for new enthusiasts
NEC PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP FINALISTS REVEALED
557-MILE 2CV AT AUCTION
RENAULT TWINGO TO RETURN AS EV
PREVIEW WB & SONS, OCTOBER 26
PREVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, OCTOBER 24
COSMOPOLITAN COUPES • The 1970s saw coupes from overseas soar in popularity on these shores. We chart the values of three long-lived examples from Germany, Japan and Italy
SPECIAL K • 35 years after it first appeared, we chart the life and times of Rover K-Series engine – a unit that reflected the British firm’s up and down fortunes
SHARP SUITED • It’s a Ford Anglia, but not as we know it. Jeff takes a closer look at Italy’s restyled take on the 105E, and comes away impressed
SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE • The 1960s dawned with a trio of popular saloons that offered simple, but stylish family transport. All are much-loved classics today, but which makes the best choice?
CLASSIC SCENES
SUPER NOVA • The Vauxhall Nova is a fun and relatively affordable classic supermini, but survivors are getting rare. Here’s how to buy one.
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1986 Vauxhall Nova 1.2, £3000 value
VAUXHALL NOVA TIMELINE
JAGUAR XJ8 3.2
OR MAYBE…?
AUSTIN A30
MG MIDGET Mk3
A MERRY MOTORING CHRISTMAS
Classic Car Buyer
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