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

VOLKSWORLD ENJOYS SUCCESS AT NEW VENUE

PROTOTYPE ROVER 75 FOR SALE

SANDRINGHAM PAGEANT OF MOTORING TO RETURN

HOT HATCHES SET NEW RECORDS • Auction sale quintet bucks the general market trend to emphasise the desirability of 1980s and ’90s icons

RESTORATIONS SHOWCASED AT NEC

TR4 AND PLATE COMBO AT AUCTION

SMITH AND SNIFF BACK AT FOTU

REVIEW CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, MARCH 22-23

PREVIEW HOBBS PARKER, APRIL 9-10

TAX EXEMPT • With classic Ford prices still eye-watering for many, we chart the values of three models that have typically been more affordable

ROVER AND OUT • In April 2005, the worst nightmare for employees and enthusiasts of MG Rover came true as the factory closed its doors for the last time. Two decades on, we look back at the highs and lows from the firm’s five short years

THAT’S THE SPIRIT • The most affordable entry to Rolls-Royce ownership, how does the Silver Spirit stack up as a classic? Joe drives an immaculate Spirit II to find out

CLASSIC SCENES

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL • Bargain basement motoring in the late-1970s didn’t have to mean dull, but which of these low-budget people’s cars makes the best choice today?

TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT • The missing link between traditional Saabs and GM cars, the first-generation Saab 9-3 was the last Saab-engined model. Here’s how to buy one

INSURANCE QUOTE •  1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

NISSAN SKYLINE R32 GT-R

OR MAYBE…?

LOTUS ELAN ‘SHAPECRAFT’ EVOCATION

PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET

Classic Car Buyer

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