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
‘OBL’ MINI at auction
NEC Club bookings open
More classics sold in 2021
British Motor Museum announces bumper calendar
Oxford goes zero emission
Clock runs down on ULEZ rescues • Enthusiasts flock to stem the tide of modern classics being scrapped in the Capital
New insurance rules to benefit loyal customers
Coffee & Chrome
Japfest to return
MGLive! set for June
Lotus trio reaches end of line
Golden anniversary classics • There must’ve been something in the water leading up to 1972, for a large proportion of now-established classics made their debut. These included significant cars like the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes S-Class and Fiat X1/9, but forgive us for sidestepping them in favour of this much discussed and debated quintet, all celebrating their golden year in 2022. So join us we remember (some) of the class of ’72…
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The Interview: Sarah Crabtree • In an occasional new series catching up with personalities from the classic car world, we spoke to – Sarah Crabtree, one of the stars of the TV show Bangers & Cash. Now part of the team at Evoke Classics in Essex, she’s enjoyed quite the whirlwind since appearing in the show. Features ed Jeff Ruggles spoke to her about her career so far, her passion for classics and what the future holds in her new role.
PREVIEW: ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, ONLINE, JANUARY 28-29
Italian Sports Cars • Nowhere does style and speed quite like the Italians. But does that make their cars good investments? We survey three to see how they’re faring
Jaguar ‘Types • When it hasn’t used model designations starting with X, Jaguar has sometimes used the ‘Type’ system, which has graced some of the firm’s most popular and valuable products…and some that have been quite the opposite
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THE BEST BEHIND THE BADGE • As badge engineering makes a comeback in the 2020s, with manufacturers sharing designs in increasing numbers, we recall some of the most memorable classics created that way
OVERSHADOWED SPIRIT? • Similar under the skin but appealing to very different clientele – does the Silver Shadow or the Silver Spirit make for the best classic Rolls-Royce today?
Classic Scenes
ROVER’S ORIGINAL • Perhaps the most practical classic of all, the original Land Rover can be a rewarding ownership prospect
INSURANCE COSTS • Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance
OR MAYBE..?
Saab 900 Convertible
Mercedes-Benz R129 500SL
MGA
MGB Roadster
REPORTING ON: BMW E46...