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

BUMPER CROWD FOR FORD FAIR

IMM COMPANY ENTERS LIQUIDATION

PATRICK HAWKINS

RARE BRIT CLASSICS SET FOR AUCTION • Charterhouse to put unique collection of iconic classics under the hammer

CONCOURS CATS AT JDC NATIONAL DAY

ALDON CHANGES HANDS

BEST OF BRITISH AT NEWARK

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 24

ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, AUGUST 30-31

MIXED FORMULA • While many rivals had their power sent to the front, all three of these cars combined a hatchback layout with traditional rear-wheel drive. We chart their values

CHANGE OF HEART • We look at eight classics that were already competent, but were transformed by a change of engine

TIMELESS STYLE • Can one of Mercedes’ high points be improved in sleek two-door coupe form? Joe goes for a cruise in a 230CE to find out

GOLD STANDARD • All of these Triumph sports cars have a beefy six-cylinder engine, but each with a different flavour. Which one would you choose?

CLASSIC SCENES

AMERICAN DREAM • With an interesting combination of Mercedes componentry and American attitude, the Chrysler 300C is a unique modern classic proposition. We show you how to buy a good one

INSURANCE QUOTE

MODELTIMELINE

MORGAN PLUS 8 35th ANNIVERSARY

OR MAYBE…?

Fiat Uno 60S

Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6 Ghia

Classic Car Buyer

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