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

ALLEGRO CAUSES MOT CONTROVERSY

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

MG RARITIES TO BE UNVEILED

PETER SELLERS’ BENTLEY AT AUCTION

END OF AN ERA FOR BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS • Rising costs cause world famous motorsport spectacle’s cancellation

SPECIAL GUESTS AT RACE RETRO

Hagerty launches 2024 Hangout events

DAYS OF THUNDER CARS FOUND

BIG PLANS FOR SEAT

MONTE MINI AT WATERLOO

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS, FEBRUARY 14

BRINGING UP THE REAR • Following the success of the Volkswagen Beetle, rear-engine four-seater classics proliferated in the late 1950s. We chart the values of three offerings from France, Italy and Germany

CELEBRATING THE AVERAGE

OUR FAVOURITES

OUR FAVOURITES

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OUR FAVOURITES

EASE OF USE • Jon tests a well-travelled E-Type FHC ready to go anywhere, at any time

CLASSIC SCENES

THE 1500 CLUB • A wide range of family cars in the 1950s and 1960s had one thing in common – a 1.5-litre engine. We look back at some of the most notable

FUNCTION WITH FORM • We compare three hatch-equipped sporting coupes from 1974: the characterful Mk2 Capri, chic Scirocco and rakish Lotus Elite

BRAVO, DELTA • A rallying icon that could feasibly be used for a family day out, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale is hugely desirable, with values on the rise. Here’s how to buy a great example while you still can.

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8-valve, value £25,000

LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE TIMELINE

MERCEDES W126 500SEL

OR MAYBE…?

AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/4 BN1

TRIUMPH TR6

Classic Car Buyer

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