Classic American

Classic American magazine featuring Classic American muscle and Classic American styling. Each month packed full of restoration stories, news from the Classic American scene, hundreds of classifieds, readers letters and rides. So don't miss out, immerse yourself each month in a little part of the American Dream. Subscribe to the digital edition today - and enjoy savings on RRP of over 70% - Instant delivery worldwide. Never miss an issue.

Classic American

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PLUGS & LEADS • Got a news story you’d like to share? Email: paul.guinness@kelsey.co.uk

CAR of the YEAR

ACROSS THE POND • Huw Evans offers his latest update on the American auto scene in the USA

Style & SUBSTANCE • After making his way through a string of modern performance cars, Joshua Perry decided to make the radical switch to a 1971 Corvette Convertible – a real head-turner even by C3 standards

Market Watch • Tempting buys and the latest auction results from around the world

100 YEARS OF THE ‘MOTHER ROAD’ • A century after the commissioning of Route 66, stretching 2448 miles across America, we pay tribute to the road that changed lives, transformed journeys and became an icon of popular culture

WAGON FEVER • For anyone lucky enough to own a Dodge Super Bee, a Mopar station wagon might seem like an odd choice… but this ’65 Coronet is a rare and intriguing survivor

MODERN CLASSIC CHOICES • If you’re in the market for a modern classic and you have less – potentially a lot less – than £10,000 to spend, these three UK-spec American models are well worth considering

EVENTS & CRUISES • Organising an event? For a free listing, email us at: paul.guinness@kelsey.co.uk

VOLUNTEER VETTE PRODUCTS

THE GREAT DESIGNERS: VIRGIL EXNER • Virgil Exner overcame a rough start in life to famously become Chrysler’s styling czar – with an output that varied from mild to wild

AMERICAN TRUCK NATIONALS 2026 • Taking place back in June, this year’s American Truck Nationals proved a must-see event for fans of all American-built pick-ups

DRAGSTALGIA 2026 • Alice Fairhead went along to Dragstalgia at Santa Pod back in the summer – an event that’s been providing thrills and excitement for a decade and a half

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE • Keith Harman looks back on the two drag racing events that he attended at Santa Pod this year, with the Hot Rod Drags proving the perfect season finale

AMERICAN SUPER STOCK 2026: FINAL REPORT • The 2026 American Super Stock season ended in epic style in September, with yet more excitement… and an outstanding win for Glynn Dunford

Fit for an AMBASSADOR • We take a trip Down Under to meet the long-term owner of a ’59 Buick Electra 225 – a fully restored example with a fascinating back story

DISCOVERIES • Will Shiers uncovers more classic wrecks and junkyard jewels across the USA

SCALE AUTOS • Richard Coney reviews more of the latest launches from the model world

PERIOD PROMOS • Yesterday’s classic ads and brochures from the US auto industry

McCANN’S AUTOS • Random views from racer, collector and inept wrencher, Richard McCann