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Why a book on British cars in an American car mag? Well, this new book by respected writer and Classic American contributor Geoff Carverhill takes an in-depth look at one of Britain’s most important manufacturing groups, one that was influenced greatly by the U.S. automotive industry. Rootes copied many of the marketing and manufacturing methods…

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One of America’s most beloved classic vehicle fleets to receive hybrid conversions as part of multi-year project One of the most recognizable modes of public transportation in America is set to be refreshed: The Glacier National Park Red Bus Fleet – which debuted at the popular Montana tourist attraction in 1936 – will be converted…

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BE announced on Monday 11th March that it has acquired Ultimate Spares of America and has moved its stock, along with its shop to Belcher Engineering’s workshop facilities in Rickinghall, Suffolk.    The deal will see Belcher Engineering Ltd expand from its parts and restoration work in mainstream vintage/classic cars to include American vehicles.  Gary Miller MD at…

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A recent report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) revealed that 71 percent of Americans are still fearful of self-driving cars. What’s interesting is that the results have been largely consistent for the last few years, despite automakers pouring billions of dollars into autonomous vehicle technology. According to AAA, this continuing public skepticism regarding autonomous…

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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 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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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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Stunning heatwave weather meant that this year’s Surrey Street Rodders’ Wheels Day show was inundated with display cars and members of the public. That meant a packed show field and quite a challenge to pick out a car for the inaugural heat of this year’s Kingstown Shipping & RH Insurance Car of the Year competition.…

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General Motors’ Cadillac brand chose to reveal its new CT5 sedan via a social media campaign.

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A recent report from the American Automobile Association revealed 71% of Americans are still fearful of self-driving cars.

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