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
STAR CARS AT RACE RETRO
BUGGY BONANZA AT VOLKSWORLD SHOW
LEXUS LS BOWS OUT AFTER 35 YEARS
‘VITAL’ CLASSIC SURVEY SET TO LAUNCH • Crucial five-yearly National Historic Vehicle Survey to go live in the coming days – and it needs your input
Uncollected ULEZ fines total £438 million
OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR ‘RIGHT TO REPAIR’
LEGENDARY LADA GETS SPORTY
MG & TRIUMPH DAY RETURNS
REVIEW WB & SONS, JANUARY 25
REVIEW ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS, JANUARY 25/26
RISKY BUSINESS • Every once in a while, a mainstream manufacturer takes leave of its senses. We chart the values of three notable examples
HATCHING A PLAN • 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of Renault 16, a pioneering new model that would trigger a whole new wave of ‘D-segment’ family hatchbacks
SIMPLE PLEASURES • Compact dimensions, light weight and eager engines unite these three British sports cars, but which is best?
FLYING THE FLAG • We sample the upmarket incarnation of the Standard Ten, to find out if the Pennant is worth the upgrade
CLASSIC SCENES
GREAT EIGHT • A modern classic with retro styling and a glorious V8 engine, the Jaguar XJ hit a high point in its X308 guise. Here’s how to buy one
MODEL TIMELINE
FORD ORION 1.6 GHIA
OR MAYBE…?
MERCEDES W126 300SE
MORRIS MINI COOPERS Mk1
NEW YEAR SALE
Classic Car Buyer
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