February 2009

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Classic American

UK's No.1 American Car magazine - everything from fins & chrome land yachts to rip-snorting American muscle cars.

24 Sleeping Beauty
A '51 Studebaker Commander Cabriolet with a heck of a story

32 Imperial Decree
Chrysler's prestige car for '67 could be converted into a rolling office!

36 I walk the line
The Footman James-Rybec Car of the Year. The man, the car, the story.

44 Happy as Lerry
So, Chevy trucks were built in England in 1930? Apparently so!

47 Fitting Tribute
How better to relive an idyllic youth in India than with a '47 Buick...?

52 On the Block
So what's it really like at the big US classic car auctions? Here's our guide

58 Mach Daddy
How can you improve a '69 Mustang? Surrey Mustang have a few tips...

64 Turnin' Japanese
....Not really, but they're right into their American stuff, even the cars!

69 Family Favourite
Need regular family transport? A '57 Chevy could well be the answer

76 End of the line
A super-rare '75 Olds Cutlass with sought-after Hurst W25 package.

83 Tough at the Top
Can the '09 F150 continue as the bestselling vehicle in North America? We find out!
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