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.

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Classic American

CAPTURING RISE OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL • Elvis & The Birth of Rock by Lew Allen

DOMESTIC DISCOVERIES • The ‘Discoveries’ in Classic American’s pages are usually lurking in dusty American junkyards, thousands of miles away, but Zack Stiling managed to track down a brace of abandoned Yanks in leafy Surrey…

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Vic Elford • We are sad to report that another great racing driver has passed away. Vic Elford, often referred to as ‘Quick Vic’, died on March 13 at the age of 86 after a bravely fought battle with cancer.

WILDEST CATS IN TOWN IS BACK!

Tex Trubshaw 's Gun Trucks

Chevrolet Electrovair II • Richard Heseltine discovers GM’s flirtation with electric during the Sixties with what was already a ground-breaking car in engineering terms; however, even back then the limited battery technology hobbled the project…

EV reality check • With all the hype currently out there surrounding electric vehicles, Evans wonders if the real world implications have actually been considered.

Classic American Mail

TRIPLE XXX MUSCLE • This ’67 Pontiac GTO might look like the star car from the action movie ‘xXx’, but this one, although living a more sedate life in the Lancashire town of Bury, can still be a bit of a handful…

TECH SPEC

What the critics said

THE FROZEN LOON Ford • From snowy Canada, Classic American meets one ’57 Ford that’s been resurrected by its enthusiastic owner, who managed to get it road-ready, nay rally-ready on a budget of buttons and scrapyard rescue parts…

Violet Tendencies • Richard Brezinski’s Plymouth ’Cuda is just the latest in a long line of magnificent Mopars that have graced his garage. Jon Cass caught up with him to get the lowdown on his latest Pentastar lovely…

TECH SPEC

‘TV’ Tommy Juo • Some racing legends were celebrities before they entered motorsport... ‘TV’ Tommy Ivo was one such star. Steve Havelock chats with 85-year-old Tommy and delves into his fascinating life…

NSRA SOUTHERN SWAPMEET • North Weald, Essex March 6, 2022

The Reluctant Restoration • Editor Ben Klemenzson reveals how he ended up restoring his muscle car over four years… by accident!

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DISCOVERIES • Our intrepid salvage yard explorer brings you junkyard jewels from across North America.

Classic American Reviews

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EVENT REPORT • PRACTICAL CLASSICS RESTORATION SHOW

2022 CAR OF THE YEAR • EVENTS MARKED IN WHITE ARE CAR OF THE YEAR HEATS