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Classic Car Buyer

#848 7th October 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 • New survey reveals UK motorists’ positive attitudes towards simpler, older vehicles

WELCOME

PREVIEW HOBBS PARKER, OCTOBER 14–15

RALLY HEROES • The rear-wheel drive Chevette HS, Sunbeam Lotus and Escort Mk2 RS models were all period rallying rivals, but are their values still championship standard?

SIDEWAYS MOVE • As it makes an EV-focused comeback, we look back at the points when many of the major manufacturers turned their backs on rear-wheel drive

EXCLUSIVE INSIGNIA

GALIC GODDESS • The Citroën DS has been desirable since the moment it was launched, but its unconventional construction and hydraulics mean there are some very specific pitfalls to understand

CLASSIC SCENES

ANGLO-ITALIAN CUP • It's Italy versus the UK, but which would you choose – the stalwart MGB, or one of its striking Italian rivals?

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Mini Rio

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Triumph TR3

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