Classic American - July 2009

24 Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
If you own one of the biggest parts businesses on the West Coast, what could be better than having a 1968 Pontiac GTO as a rolling advert for your wares?

32 Winning the Numbers Game
Why has Sweden got a reputation for some of the nicest restored Mopars in the world? Check out this 1958 Chrysler 300D and you'll soon understand!

36 Theory of Relativity
We get some quality time behind the wheel of the new Corvette ZR1. Andy Craig reports...

43 The Pontiac Story
Classic American takes a nostalgic look back at the division which has given us Chieftains, Silver Streaks, Wide-Tracking and the legendary GTO!

47 Precious Metal
The 1949 Cadillac fastback Sedanette is one of the marque's most distinctive designs ever and many say it was the vehicle that launched the all-American tailfin

52 Poor Boy's Pontiac
Manchester-based DJ Poor Boy Paul wears his stylish '54 Pontiac like a suit - a very stylish Fifties suit that is!

58 Yanks @ Shakey
The hottest weekend of the year and the action was even hotter at Shakespeare County Raceway

64 Wheels USA
Santa Pod's inaugural American car-fest took place at the beginning of May

69 Bobby Allison
The 'winningest driver' in NASCAR? That's Bobby Allison!

75 The Motown Story
The conclusion to our celebration of half a century of Motown

80 Fins & Chrome
It's one of the biggest American car shows in the North East and we were there!

83 Sofa So Good!
Ever wondered how to make a sofa from the back end of a Cadillac? We show you how!