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.

NEWS & COMMENT • This weekend's Classic Motor Show promises a thrilling array of fresh exhibits and varied content

WELCOME

MORRIS LESLIE, NOVEMBER 14

PREVIEW CHARTERHOUSE, NOVEMBER 19

HISTORICS, NOVEMBER 28 • Historics Auctioneers will close out its 2026 live auction calendar with its Brooklands Velocity sale at Mercedes-Benz World on November 28. Once again there will be an impressive selection of sporting and luxury classics, satisfying a wide range of budgets.

BLUE OVAL BARGAINS • With 1980s-era Ford prices still eye-watering for many, we chart the values of three models that have typically been more affordable

GEARING UP • With the manual transmission fast disappearing from new cars, we celebrate its illustrious past with a focus on how the race to add an extra cog became a status symbol among manufacturers

VIVA FOREVER • The Vauxhall Viva HB and HC are handsome, easy-going British classics that make a refreshing alternative to the more obvious Ford and British Leyland choices. We share our buying advice

CLASSIC SCENES

WIDE OF THE MARK • The Jaguar Mk2 was the iconic British sporting saloon of the '60s, but Rover's P5, Jaguar's S-Type and the Daimler 2.5 V8 offered alternatives with six-cylinder or V8 power

TWIN PEAKS • On the 60th anniversary of the Fiat Twin Cam engine, we look back at the models that made it one of the most influential power units of its era.

SALES SPOTLIGHT | Ford Fiesta XR2

Vauxhall VX220 Turbo | SALES SPOTLIGHT

SALES SPOTLIGHT | MGA Twin Cam

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.