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 IMAGE
20 years of vRS
Rare Mini variant at auction
Old Fords Rally shines brightly
New data reveals 2021 auction boost
Classic car stash to head to auction • Massive collection of vehicles is set to be offered later this summer
Prepare for staycation boom
Speed trials head back in time
Star cars at Silverstone
‘Show Us Your Shed’ winner crowned
Summer holiday classics
PREVIEW: BRIGHTWELLS, TIMED ONLINE, JULY 31-AUG 5
REVIEW: CHARTERHOUSE, HAYNES MUSEUM, JULY 15
PREVIEW; WB& SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, AUGUST 7
Top-priced BMWs • Iconic sporting BMWs have enjoyed significant price hikes in recent years, as the rapid rise experienced by this trio of past masters proves
HAVE-A-GO HEROES • We pick some classics hovering in that sweet spot between DIY maintenance and high-tech
CULT COUPES • The Opel Manta and VW Scirocco both took the underpinnings of more humble stablemates and added an extra dose of sporting style. But which comes out on top?
Classic Scenes
BENTLEY MkVI • Although the MkVI and its closely-related successor, the R-Type, are among today’s best-value post-war Bentleys, they’re also surprisingly practical – but what should you check when buying?
INSURANCE COSTS • Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance
OR MAYBE..?
Morris MM Minor
OR MAYBE..?
Mercedes 560SL
Lotus Elan
BACK BOX • If you were as fascinated by cars as our Craig when you were a teenager, do you also recall what your teachers drove?
NEXT ISSUE OUT • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
Classic Car Buyer