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

CLASSIC FORD SHOW TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF THE TRANSIT

‘OLD NUMBER ONE’ SET FOR CORNWALL RETURN

VAUXHALL PRODUCTION AT LUTON ENDS

AUCTION FEVER BUILDS FOR MUSEUM SALE • Vast classic vehicle and automobilia collection to go under the hammer – and we get a sneak preview

RARE MITSUBISHI AT AUCTION

EDDIE JORDAN OBE: 1948-2025

MERCEDES A-CLASS TO BE KILLED OFF

MOTOFEST TAKES A BREAK FOR 2025

REVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, MARCH 27

PREVIEW SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS, APRIL 24

LITTLE LUXURIES • This trio were arguably a cut above the family hatchback offerings from Ford and Vauxhall, but how are they valued today?

ON YOUR MARQUES • While some classics were simultaneously put to market under different brands, others suffered the upheaval of their parent company being replaced by another. We look back at eight notable cases

X-RATED • The Jaguar X-Type is an affordable and practical modern classic. Here’s what you need to know before buying

INSURANCE QUOTE • 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 V6, £5000 value

MODEL TIMELINE

CLASSIC SCENES

CULT CLASSIC • The rare Mk3 RS1600i is perhaps not the most iconic of the hot Escorts, but it has plenty of cachet for Ford aficionados. Jeff takes to the road in a very smart example

SPORTING CHANCE • This trio of British roadsters offered nimble handling and B-road thrills, but which makes the best classic sports car?

MORGAN 3 WHEELER FAMILY

OR MAYBE…?

SKODA 110 LS

MORRIS MINOR TOURER

Classic Car Buyer

LAST ORDERS • Join in the CCB social scene by sending us your photos and emails, sharing your thoughts and opinions. Write to: ccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk.

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