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

Luxury Mulsannes offered

FBHVC urges vigilance against scammers

Record love for the unexceptional

British Mini Day enjoys strong return

FIVA warns of global skills shortage • International classic car body claims a shortage of traditional skills presents an ‘existential crisis’ for the old car world – but how does the UK measure up?

No Green Card needed for EU trips

Modern classics hit the heights

Alpine cars • Iconic models from the resurgent French brand’s illustrious past

Silverstone classic breaks new records

REVIEW: SWVA, ONLINE, JULY 30

REVIEW: HOBBS PARKER, TIMED ONLINE, JULY 28-29

Summer Job • Buying one of these at the end of summer could be a smart move

MG saloons • Hiding behind the iconic sports cars are some great classic four-door saloon cars

Following On • For several reasons, there are classic cars which simply refuse to die. We’ve taken a fond look at some of our favourites

UNDER THE INFLUENCE • The Toyota Celica and Ford Capri both took inspiration from the Mustang and carved out their own success stories, but which of these classic coupes is the better choice today?

Classic Scenes

VW Mk1 GOLF CONVERTIBLE • With its reliable running gear, cheap maintenance and scalpel sharp styling, going topless in this timeless early Golf has never been so appealing. Here’s how to pick the best

INSURANCE COSTS • Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance

OR MAYBE..?

Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

OR MAYBE..?

Opel Manta

Ford Fiesta XR2

BACK BOX • Remembering the rise and fall of LPG-fuelled cars

NEXT ISSUE OUT • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18

Classic Car Buyer