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

Carbon scheme’searly success

BMW buys Alpina

Mansell machines go to auction

‘Unexceptional’ date

Perfect Protons

Citroën BX wanted

Converted Freelander aids medics in Ukraine • First Response Land Rover conversion kickstarts classic enthusiasts’ help for war-torn country

Rover parts online

Ferrari anniversary exhibition

Mini fun at Gaydon

Rootes gathering

Ukraine fundraiser

Essex rockers

K-series classics • Following its debut in the R8-generation 200 range, the K-series engine powered an array of different Rovers and MGs, from 1.1-litre city cars to 1.8-litre mid-engined sportsters. Check out our five top choices from today’s modern classic line-up.

PREVIEW: HOBBS PARKER, TIMED ONLINE, MARCH 30-31.

REVIEW: HISTORICS, ASCOT RACECOURSE, MARCH 12

1940s Favourites • These early post-war models were launched to critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, but what are they worth now?

Power Corrupts • Some cars end up with more power than they can handle - and that arguably includes this trio of strong-performing classics

THE CLASS OF 1972 • Fifty years ago, there was no shortage of new model launches from successful European manufacturers, which means there’s an array of classics celebrating their 50th anniversaries in 2022

MG METRO v FIESTA XR2 • These warm hatches defined a generation and are both rarities today. Each has a fanatical following but which gets our vote?

Classic Scenes

MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL • The first examples of the famous SL series for the new millennium are now 20 years old and deserve a closer look. How have these technological powerhouses fared with age, and what should you look for when buying one?

INSURANCE COSTS • Quotation supplied by Lancaster Insurance

OR MAYBE..?

Jaguar XJS Convertible

OR MAYBE..?

Austin A30

Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible

BACK BOX • David wonders about the up-and-coming historics that could disappear if unsympathetic insurers and legislators keep making life difficult for owners

BUMPER ISSUE ON SALE • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

Classic Car Buyer