Classic American

One Previous Owner – 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

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Alex Bestwick

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22nd May 2023

Alan Sweet did such a great job rebuilding this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am that his friend Martin Bishop couldn’t resist buying it. Then when Martin sold it, guess who took it off his hands…?
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June Issue

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Alex Bestwick

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16th May 2023

In the June issue of Classic American: Mercury Eight, The Surrey Street Rodders’ Wheels Day show, Ford Crown Victoria and much more!
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WIN one of ten pairs of tickets!

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Alex Bestwick

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11th May 2023

Ten pairs of tickets (worth £240!) are up for grabs to this year’s Classic American Stars and Stripes show on July 1-2, 2023!
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The Sinner – 1956 Ford F100 Custom

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Alex Bestwick

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9th May 2023

This rockin’ truck has evolved over the years with modifications by each new owner, and its latest owner has more new ideas about further mods to come, as Garry Stuart discovered…
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Family Favourite – 1978 Ford Country Squire

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd May 2023

Mechanic Darren Grimes inherited this immaculate 1978 Ford Country Squire from his parents and it’s still a firm family favourite with his grandchildren today, as Ben Klemenzson discovers
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Apply to display your car at the Classic American Stars & Stripes show!

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Alex Bestwick

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25th April 2023

The Classic American Stars and Stripes Show returns this July 1-2 and we can’t wait to see all manner of […]
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Overseas service: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

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Alex Bestwick

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24th April 2023

This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has spent far longer in Europe than America, selling new to Zurich, Switzerland. We trace the past and present of a rare expatriate muscle machine.
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Crazy ’bout a Mercury – 1954 Mercury Monterey

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Alex Bestwick

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13th April 2023

Graduating from British metal to a full-sized Fifties Yank is a rite of passage for many rockabilly folk. Zack Stiling meets one young chap who’s done just that and uses his 67-year-old Mercury for a 20-mile round commute every day…
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10 iconic American cars from the movies

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Alex Bestwick

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6th April 2023

Classic American cars are all over the biggest Hollywood movies, but what happened after filming wrapped?
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Deuce and a Quarter: 1970 Buick Electra 225

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Classic American

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5th April 2023

Alf Murphy’s 1970 Buick Electra 225 is the result of his fascination with the cars since childhood and he could not be happier owning this well cared for example…
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