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 PICTURE

ELECTRIC SERIES LAND ROVERS

SANTANA TO MAKE RETURN

LOTUS JIM CLARK EDITION

VOLKSWAGEN HARLEQUIN TRIBUTE

FURTHER TARIFFS HIT FOR UK PARTS EXPORTERS?

RALLY ICONS AT SHELSLEY WALSH

STANDOUT COLLECTION AT AUCTION

SINGER 911 CARRERA REIMAGINED

PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car

REVIEW HISTORICS, MAY 3

PREVIEW ICONIC AUCTIONEERS AT SUPERCAR FEST, MAY 17

SWEET SIXTEEN • This trio of hot hatches all featured 16-valve engines ahead of the curve, but how have their values fared over the years?

RISKY BUSINESS • The CCB team celebrate the cars we probably shouldn’t buy, but would

AIR TIGHT • The final air-cooled 911 is now highly-prized amongst Porsche fans, but does it deserve the hype? Lucas selflessly volunteers to find out

FRONTING UP • While Ford was churning out rear-wheel drive Escorts as fast as they could for willing buyers, a trio of Continental manufacturers set out to compete with innovative, front-driven creations. We evaluate which of the three makes for the best classic today

CLASSIC SCENES

ROYAL TREATMENT • BritishLeyland’s replacement of the Landcrab with the Princess added a competitive executive car to its lineup. Today, it’s a rare classic, but one you should inspect carefully before buying

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1975 Princess 2200, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

FORD ESCORT Mk1 RS2000

OR MAYBE…?

TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1300

MERCEDES C124 230CE

Classic Car Buyer

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