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

Barn finds unearthed for Resto Show

Rarities head to auction

Brits at The Motorist

Mini meet postponed

P100 camper hits the market

Cuts could see 11.5m potholes go unrepaired • County Councils Network highlights major reduction in road maintenance funding

Electric expansion

Road trip ideas

New jobs at Aston Martin

Classic Fords on track

Hosts wanted at Beaulieu

Forgotten Italians • There have been plenty of brilliantly successful Italian cars, models that have either sold in huge numbers or gone on to achieve iconic status. And then there’ve been others that have sunk without a trace. So, let’s celebrate those Italian underdogs that failed to make it big.

PREVIEW: HISTORICS, ASCOT RACECOURSE, MARCH 12

REVIEW: BRIGHTWELLS, TIMED ONLINE, FEBRUARY 17

PREVIEW: MORRIS LESLIE, ONLINE, FEBRUARY 19

NOSTALGIC MICRAS • Nissan’s humble Micra has provided the platform for some memorable boutique creations, which despite never being officially sold in the UK, have become popular for their retro looks

OVERSEAS MINIS • The Mini may be a British icon, but it made a huge splash in countries all over the world. We’ve picked out a trio of popular import choices, some more basic than others

CLASSIC ROAD TRIPS

CITROEN DS London to Brighton • There are plenty of different ways you can head to Brighton from the direction of London, but we reckon this is one of the most scenic and most interesting routes

MAZDA MX-5 MK2 to the Cairngorms • The dramatic scenery is worth a trip to the Cairngorms National Park by any means, although fantastic roads mean it’s best enjoyed at the wheel of a classic car

MITSUBISHI EVO to South Wales • If a modern classic appeals, they don’t come much better-equipped for a thrilling experience on the finest Welsh roads than the rally-winning Mitsubishi Evo

FORD ZODIAC Mk3 to North Norfolk • For visiting some of the most picturesque locations in Norfolk, Ford’s flagship model of 1962-66 makes a strong case for itself and comes highly recommended

FORD ESCORT XR3i to Shropshire • For a trip from Silverstone towards Shropshire, we choose a once ubiquitous hot hatch that offers motorway capability plus great handling for the twisties

JAGUAR Mk2 to the Isle of Man • The founder of the Jaguar Breakfast Club takes his Mk2 to the Isle of Man, a kingdom of contrasts – from stunning landscapes to roads with no speed limits

BENTLEY TURBO R to the Peak District • Although visiting the picturesque Peak District would be great fun in a...