Features
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We look back at a brace of special GM offerings from the early Eighties that are increasingly rare to find in such original or unmolested condition mechanically – partly due to their cutting-edge technology (for the time!) which are commonly either removed or bypassed…
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John Eason always wanted a Fifties Yank but he found his ’58 Oldsmobile more by luck than anything. Fortunately it’s been a reliable machine, offering 30 years of trouble-free motoring, which must be a glowing recommendation for this overlooked cruiser…
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While we love originality here at Classic American, there’s also a lot to be said for subtle improvements that make a classic more user-friendly, such as the various hidden upgrades under Mick Nash’s stunning 1963 Corvette…
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Classic car maintenance is a rewarding endeavor that involves preserving the elegance and functionality of vintage vehicles. Balancing this with […]
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2024’s Kingstown Shipping Car of the Year winner was one very special 1960 Buick Invicta; editor Ben Klemenzson explains why…
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Simon Hoar’s 1967 Camaro convertible has been restored as a ‘day-two rebuild’ so, while on the surface it looks largely original, it also has a few hidden enhancements…
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A chance encounter saw Alex take this Ford Woodie from “rough” to custom car royalty, with over 50 years in the cruise scene.
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Linda and Robin Cook had a few teething troubles when they bought this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner, but they persevered and now own a very original car that turned out to have some great history…
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Writing a feature car story is usually a straight-forward process: shoot pictures, talk to the owner, then get writing. This 1958 Ford Ranchero feature proved a little more complex.
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From the outside, the Hudson Hornet was elegant and unassuming – but on a race track it was virtually unbeatable. Ultimately developed to produce 210bhp, this ultra-rare 1954 Special coupe is exactly what’s meant by the phrase ‘factory hot rod’, as Zack Stiling finds out…
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