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Classic Car Buyer

#838 22nd July 2026
Magazine

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.

NEWS & COMMENT • Can the booming market for 1920s classics act as a template for traditional post-war models?

WELCOME

PREVIEW HOBBS PARKER, JULY 8–9

PREVIEW SWVA, JULY 30

LIMITED APPEAL • Coupés enjoyed a real resurgence in the 2000s, with this trio of limited-run specials arguably the cream of the crop. We chart their values

ALL ABOUT THE BASE • With FOTU taking place this weekend, we look at the cheery titles that manufacturers employed for their most basic of models

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE • TWR's racing experience with the XJ-S led to a sportier road car too – is it the ultimate XJ-S? Joe finds out

SIX PACK • BMC and British Leyland would commonly launch cars that competed in the same territory – here are three of their six-cylinder luxury saloons....

FOUR WARNED • Renault's answer to the 2CV still makes for an intriguing choice on today's classic market. We share our R4 buying tips

Mercedes-Benz E220 Cabriolet

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.

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English