Classic American

  • Webcon for Weber Carbs

    Webcon for Weber Carbs

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    Now you can give your Classic American V8 the power it really deserves with a Webcon Turnkey Weber performance kit. Supplied fully assembled with genuine Spanish Weber IDA or IDF carburettors, throttle linkage, fuel rail and Manifold, Webcon kits are jetted for a stock engine and can be supplied rejetted to suit most popular engine…

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  • The London Classic Motor Show

    The London Classic Motor Show

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    Excel, London February 14-17th , Words & Photography: Ben Klemenzson For several years now The London Classic Motor Show has now become a popular fixture on the classic car show calendar. Held at the Excel exhibition centre in London’s docklands it’s easily accessible by car or public transport and being indoors means the weather can’t…

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  • Clive Sutton Bespoke

    Clive Sutton Bespoke

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    The Sutton Bespoke stand at this year’s London Classic Car Show displayed a very special 1967 Sutton Mustang GT500CS. This contemporary interpretation of the original GT500 is truly unique and provides a full ‘resto-mod’ specification, with contemporary high-performance upgrades. Alongside it was a Sutton Bespoke GT700CS – a modern UK-spec Mustang, with a selection of…

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  • Race the Waves

    Race the Waves

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    Bridlington, Yorkshire, September 8 7 9th 2018, Words & Photography: Garry Stuart                    There’s been a rekindling of interest in beach racing in recent years, with events such as the Race of  Gentlemen held at Wildwood in New Jersey and the VHRA’s (Vintage Hot Rod Association) event held at Pendine Sands in the UK. Gary Stuart…

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  • SEMA Show 2018

    SEMA Show 2018

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    Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct 30th – Nov 2nd , Words & Photography: James Maxwell Now in its 52nd year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is stronger than ever and it reflects an aftermarket industry that is now valued at 43 billion dollars and with a world-wide audience. Endless amounts of new products and display…

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  • Electro Classic Fusion

    Electro Classic Fusion

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    1949 Mercury This 1949 Mercury looks like the ultimate patina’d bad boy, however as Huw Evans discovers it actually combines timeless looks with a state-of-the-art powertrain… Words: Huw Evans, Images: ICON ICON is the Los Angeles based entity that’s carved a name for itself in building recreations of classic 4x4s such as the FJ and…

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  • Kingstown Shipping Car of the Year Grand Finals

    Kingstown Shipping Car of the Year Grand Finals

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    Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, NEC, Birmingham, November 9th -11th Words: Ben Klemenzson, Photography: Christopher Tilley November is when, as classic car fans, we really know that winter is well and truly here. Apart from the initial horror of seeing the gritters out for the first time, it’s also when the last big car show…

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  • Kingstown Shipping & RH Insurance Car of the Year Round II

    Kingstown Shipping & RH Insurance Car of the Year Round II

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    Heat Two of this year’s Kingstown Shipping & RH Insurance Car of the Year competition was won by a car that may look familiar to Classic American readers: this beautiful black 1962 Ford Thunderbird was featured in the May 2018 (no. 325) issue of Classic American. Owner Kevin Moss bought the car in March 2017…

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  • The 1963 Corvette Grand Sport – Grand All Over Again!

    The 1963 Corvette Grand Sport – Grand All Over Again!

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    Superformance has resurrected Duntov’s Moonshot as a continuation model and it’s a joy to behold! The Sixties were an unusual time for car makers in America. In an era before serious governmental regulation, designers had very few restraints to work around and thus could make cars that look somewhat futuristic even now, more than fifty…

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  • Telling your Tale  – Denver Delivery, Roadtrip of a lifetime!

    Telling your Tale – Denver Delivery, Roadtrip of a lifetime!

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    After a long absence, ‘Telling your Tale’ is back, offering readers the chance to share their tales of American automotive wonder. This month, Nigel Manners relives the epic journey he took with his son Will to buy and collect the Chevy Impala SS of his dreams. A new classic American and a road trip to…

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