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

STARS & STRIPES RETURNS

MGF 30 TO BE MARKED WITH GAYDON CELEBRATION

SHED FIND COOPER HITS £25K

1970s CLASSICS A HIT FOR YOUNGER FANS • The demographic of classic car owners is getting younger, yet 1970s classics still reign supreme, according to new data

CONFUSION CONTINUES OVER US TARIFFS

NEW REPORT AIMS TO PROTECT NICHE BRITISH FIRMS

CHRIS HARRIS SET FOR TRAX 2025

FBHVC TO RESPOND TO DRIVERLESS VEHICLE CONSULTATION

REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, JUNE 14-15

GENESIS POINT • We chart the values of three iconic MG sports cars, focusing on the earliest models

HEAVY METAL

AMERICAN IDOLS • We look at a dozen iconic American classics that have become popular imports, finding many a fan on this side of the Atlantic, too

CROSSING THE POND • While finding an American car in the UK is eminently possible, there’s much lure in a personal import. Here’s what you need to know…

BORN IN THE USA • For over a century, American cars have struggled to be a success in the UK. We look at the numerous attempts by Detroit to lure British drivers over to the American way of motoring

CLASSIC SCENES

ALL AGGRO? • Once the butt of all ‘worst car ever’ jokes, is the oft-derided Allegro worth reconsidering? Joe takes a drive to find out

WEDGING A WAR • Three angular roadsters and three very different approaches – the Fiat X1/9, Triumph TR7 and Scimitar SS1 make for striking choices if you wish to drive a wedge – but which one edges ahead?

PHASED OUT • Automotive ideas come and go, but some are more memorable than others. Here, we round up half a dozen pioneering technologies that have since fallen from favour

SOCIAL CLIMBER • The Scirocco-that-wasn’t became a significant car for Volkswagen and kicked off its move upmarket in the ’90s. Here’s what to look for when buying

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1990 VW Corrado 1.8 16V, £6000 value

TRABANT 601 TRAMP

OR MAYBE…?

1950 MORGAN SERIES 1

1996 JAGUAR XJR

Classic Car Buyer

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