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 IMAGE

British Motor Show Car SOS

Meet our Cortina project

MGF 25 makes up for lost time

FBHVC takes on DVLA role

Fake fuel hose warning • Classic owners advised to upgrade fuel systems to counter E10 – but there are pitfalls to watch for

Calls for MoT exemption rethink

Coffee & Chrome resumes

Brooklands to celebrate Moss

New deal for Donington Festival

‘Factor Us In’ opens

Toyota achieves auction record

Restomods • Old favourites reimagined with modern tech

REVIEW: HISTORICS, WINDSORVIEW LAKES, JULY 17

Triumph at the Front • Front-wheel-drive Triumphs spent many years away from the classic car limelight, but today they can make a very good case for themselves

Resurrection • The MG brand pundits had all but written off, looks set for a sudden renaissance in an EV future. It won’t be the first time though: we chart the 1990s rebirth of the octagon

FORD GRANADA Mk1 V TRIUMPH 2500 • Was Stateside flash or Triumph traditionalism the better recipe for the ultimate 1970s executive car?

Classic Scenes

THIRD ACT • The third generation of the original Jaguar XJ remains an affordable prospect, but you do need to tread carefully.

INSURANCE COSTS • Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance

OR MAYBE..?

Aston Martin DB7 Volante

OR MAYBE..?

Nissan Silvia

VW Type 2 Camper

Staff CLASSICS

BACK BOX • Sam considers the value of living out those automotive stereotypes

NEXT ISSUE OUT • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Classic Car Buyer