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
Bromley Pageant’sreturn
Seaside parking warning
Legends at London Concours
Plug-in car grant scrapped
MG roadster images leaked
Lancia comeback promised – plus new Spider for Alfa • Stellantis, the automotive giant with a total of 14 different brands, is promising a relaunch of the Lancia marque in Europe, as well as major Alfa Romeo expansion
BMWs unearthed after 27 years
Westfield enters administration
Land Rovers at Beaulieu
Entries open for Veteran Car Run
K-Series Classics • Making its debut in the R8-generation Rover 200, the K-series engine went on to become a major success story, finding itself powering an abundance of different models – including this collection of all-time greats.
REVIEW: WB & SONS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, JUNE 11
REVIEW: ACA, KING’S LYNN, JUNE 11-12
British V8s • While it delivered power to the people in America, over here the V8 was a more aristocratic engine that promised potent performance or smooth and sonorous luxury. Here’s how three eight-cylinder British favourites are faring in the marketplace.
Escaping the Rat Race • In a world of unstable and rising used car prices, the time is right to consider a classic daily driver. But what can we recommend for anyone with a £7000 budget?
TWO-DOOR PINNACLE • If you wanted to spend as much as possible on a two-door hardtop in the 1970s or early ’80s, Rolls-Royce offered an intriguing choice: the two most expensive models in that niche sector of the market
Classic Scenes
MOVING TO THE FOUR • Michelotti’s restyle still makes TR4/4A amongst the most desirable of the TRs, but that pretty body can hide a heap of troubles that are best avoided. We show you how to do just that
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1966 Triumph TR4A worth £25,000
OR MAYBE..?
BMW 323i Convertible
OR MAYBE..?
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Jaguar Sovereign V12
READERS WRITE • Got something to say about CCB or the classic vehicle scene in general? Want to share images of your car? Then get in touch!
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