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
STARS & STRIPES ENJOYS SUCCESS
CAVALIER CLUB OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
PRODUCT PICKS • Here’s CCB’s latest hand-picked selection of essential new products for you and your classic car
AUTOMOBILIA REACHES NEW HEIGHTS • Motoring artefacts and collectables soar in value amid an unpredictable market for classic vehicles
VINTAGE ROLLS RECOVERED
MGF 30 SHINES BRIGHTLY
TRIUMPHS GO COAST TO COAST
SMART FOR FOUR CELEBRATION
DAVID HURLEY
PEVIEW SWVA, JULY 31
SHARP SUITED • Italian styling had a major influence on BMC from the late 1950s – and these Pinin Farina Austins were among the most successful models. We chart their values
ALL THE GHIA • A premium badge and some extra goodies were once more than enough to elevate a mainstream car into an aspirational object of desire. We look back at some of our favourite examples
BRAVO, ALFA • Joe lives the Italian dream in a stylish, charismatic and fully-functional Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTS
TEUTONIC TRIO • Fancy a modern classic German sports car? Here are three highly affordable options…
CLASSIC SCENES
PILLAR OF SOCIETY • Sold for just a few years, the pillarless XJ-C is, for many, the most desirable Jaguar XJ. Here’s how to ensure you buy the best
INSURANCE QUOTE • 1976 Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 Value: £18,000
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OR MAYBE…?
MGB GT
Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
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