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

REIS PRIDE OF THE PADDOCK FINALISTS REVEALED

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

NEW CALL TO REDUCE TAX FOR MODERN CLASSICS

EC SCRAP PROPOSALS THREATEN MODERN CLASSICS • Historic vehicles are exempt - but lobbyists, MPs and YouTubers want younger cars protected too

RÉTROMOBILE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

Gloucester shire Extravaganza returns

ANNIVERSARY ABARTH ANNOUNCED

ROYAL DEFENDER AT AUCTION

PREVIEW HISTORICS, MARCH 2

TAX EXEMPT • These Blue Ovals are often cited as smart ways to avoid the sky-high values of other classic Fords, but do they still make for affordable choices?

WHINE TASTING • The turbocharger might be the forced induction of choice these days, but the engine-driven blower is a much-loved, iconic way of spicing up some of our favourite classics.

DO IT YOURSELF

UNDER THE RADAR • You don’t need a GTI badge to have fun in a 205, as Jon quickly discovers

FOUR’S COMPANY • Classic looks, modern performance: Jon samples a Morgan 4/4 that’s no harder to own than an MX-5

PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT • Three simple, charming cars built for the masses, that today are all stalwart classics. Which is best? The Beetle, 500 or 2CV?

CLASSIC SCENES

ETERNAL SUMMER • A long-established classic with a huge following, the MG Midget still makes for a fine sports car that won’t break the bank. Here’s how to buy a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1971 MG Midget Mk3, £10,000 value

MG MIDGET MODEL TIMELINE

TRIUMPH TR6 2.5

OR MAYBE…?

ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD III

VAUXHALL VICTOR FE 1800

Classic Car Buyer

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