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

BACK TO ’89 AT VOLKSWORLD SHOW

CHRIS REA’S MINI AT AUCTION

GOODWOOD UNVEILS ACTION-PACKED CALENDAR

DVLA ANTICIPATED TO EASE REGISTRATION WOES • Reasons to be optimistic as the DVLA proposes changes that should help classic restorers and reduce the chance of Q-plates

THE RAINDROP ROARS AGAIN IN ABINGDON

MOTORSPORT NEWS CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY AT RACE RETRO

HAMPSON MARKETPLACE LAUNCHES

HUBNUT IN THE HOT SEAT • Back at November Classic Motor Show we caught up with Ian Seabrook, the man behind the hugely popular and sometimes chaotic YouTube channel, HubNut. Here’s a taster of what was discussed

PREVIEW ARTCURIAL, PARIS, FEBRUARY 7-8

SUPER SALOONS • Win on Sunday, sell on Monday… these late ’90s saloons all had links to the British Touring Car Championship, but how have they performed in terms of value?

MG MILESTONES • It’s 20 years since the last MG sports car was built under British ownership, and 60 years since one of the most significant was launched. We look back at the notable anniversaries over that 40-year period

LAY OF THE LAND • As Series Land Rovers grow in value and cult classic status, are they still useable classics in 2025? Joe drives a charmingly patinated Series 2A to find out

E-NUMBERS • The Mercedes E-Class makes for the perfect classic to use every day, but which of the most popular generations makes for the best choice today?

CLASSIC SCENES

AVENGER ASSEMBLE • Combining Coke-bottle styling with a traditional mechanical layout, the Hillman Avenger is a 1970s icon. Here’s how to buy a good one today

INSURANCE QUOTE • 1972 Hillman Avenger Super 1300, £3500 value

MODEL TIMELINE

LOTUS ELAN S4

OR MAYBE…?

BMW E36 318i

MORRIS MINI COOPER Mk2

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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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