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

2025 HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR

SKODA REVEALS FAVORIT TRIBUTE

NEW REGISTER AIMS TO FIGHT THEFT & FAKES • Newly launched Classic Car Register aims to protect classic car collectors and provide transparency across the sector

RARE MATRA AT AUCTION

MAGIC BUS RESTORED

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

REVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS AT WHEELER DEALER LIVE, JUNE 1

PREVIEW BRIGHTWELLS AUCTIONS, JUNE 21-25

LESSER LOVED • We chart the values of three MG models that have been rather overlooked at certain points in history

CULT STATUS • We take a look at the classics that weren’t best sellers, nor necessarily the most luxurious or most powerful, yet have risen to the top of the desirability charts

LOTUS POSITION • Simple and light as Chapman wanted, the Lotus Elan is often regarded as one of, if not the finest driver’s car ever made – rightly or wrongly? Lucas drives a beautifully-restored S4 to find out.

GRAND TOURERS • If you wanted a slice of drop-top glamour in the late-1980s, this trio would do nicely – which makes the best classic for summer?

CLASSIC SCENES

DOLCE VITA • Perhaps the most stylish small car ever made, the charming ‘Nuova 500’ is also a popular classic, but not one without its pitfalls. Here’s how to buy the best little Bambino

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1972 Fiat 500, £9000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110

OR MAYBE…?

VW CORRADO G60

BMW E46 323Ci

Classic Car Buyer

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