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.

AN ELECTRIC FUTURE? • We investigate the demand for converting classics to EVs

Welcome

THE BIG IMAGE

Haynes ditches print for new manuals

Drive-It Day rally plates on sale

Eclectic collection at auction

Morgan to open Bicester hub

Porsche to produce own eFuel by 2022

An electric future? • Could electrification be a feasible solution for keeping classics on the road?

Project car farewell

Icons to be celebrated at Syon Park

UK Bull Market list compiled

New heritage skills initiative launched

REVIEW: EAMA, ONLINE, DECEMBER 5

Herald-Based Triumphs • Aided by its separate-chassis design, the new-for-1959 Herald proved an ideal base from which to develop other models – including sports cars

MG Rarities • During its long and rich history, MG has produced some hugely successful machines – as well as this trio of relative rarities

ALEC ISSIGONIS

ALEX MOULTON

MALCOLM SAYER

SYD ENEVER

SPEN KING

MICHAEL EDWARDES

PETER STEVENS

DAVID PLASTOW

Classic Scenes

BREAKING TRADITION • Both Rover’s 75 and Jaguar’s X-Type traded on retro styling when new, but how are they now finding their footing as modern classics?

British values • We all like a bit of tradition at this time of year. And if you're counting the pennies, don't worry because these affordable but fun British classics won't make a huge dent in your budget

TRIUMPH ACCLAIM

MORRIS MINOR

TRIUMPH HERALD

ROVER P6

RELIANT SCIMITAR

MG MIDGET/MGB

SHARK ATTACK • The shark-nosed E24 BMW 6-Series combines superb build quality, grand tourer refinement and sports car performance in a single package, but it can bite the unwary

MazdaRX-7 Bathurst R

OR MAYBE..?

Vauxhall Royale

Austin 12/4 Ascot

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PARTS COUNTER

BACK BOX • Rob Hawkins has been working on a Y-reg MINI One project car for Classics Monthly, but can’t decide whether it’s a classic or just an old, cheap car

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