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

FRONTLINE MGA ‘RESTOMOD’ REVEALED

BASIC CARS NOT SO BASIC

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

US TARIFFS COULD HIT UK SPECIALISTS •  The classic scene breathes a sigh of relief regarding President Trump’s decision to exempt classic cars from hefty US tariffs – but could there be a sting in the tail with parts?

WE HAD ONE OF THOSE OPENS

CLASSIC FORD TO CELEBRATE ESCORT ANNIVERSARIES

BMW LEGENDS AT AUCTION

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, APRIL 5-6

PREVIEW WB & SONS, APRIL 26

LEAD FROM THE FRONT • This trio of two-seaters upset the sports car rulebook by being front-wheel drive. All found their fans, but how have they fared on the classic market?

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES • Small-engined, four-cylinder executive cars have long enabled the upwardly mobile to put a premium car on their driveway at the same time as being softer on the pocket. We look back at eight prime examples

A-GAME • As MG enters a new era of overseas-built EVs, does its stylish ‘50s favourite still have its place? Joe drives a stunning MGA 1600 to find out

A CUT ABOVE • This trio of upmarket saloons offered something superior to a Cortina or Viva, but which makes the best classic today?

CLASSIC SCENES

CONTINENTAL CRUISER • The R230 SL arrived for the new millennium as the ultimate luxury grand tourer. Here’s our tips on how to buy a great example of this technological powerhouse

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG, £15,000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR5

OR MAYBE…?

FORD MONDEO Mk2 VERONA

ROVER MINI COOPER SPORT

Classic Car Buyer

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