June 2013

Contents
6   News
14 Letters
16 Across the Pond
34 Subscribe
48 From Here to Obscurity
60 Back Issues
62 Tony Oksien
73 Events & Cruises
78 Club News
80 Readers’ Rides
101 Merchandise
107 Service Directory
111 Drive Buy
115 Reader Free Ads
130 Next Month

18 Bird of Paradise
Could this ‘64 ragtop be
the best Thunderbird in
Britain? Quite possibly...

28 Ragtop Riches
Fancy going topless? We
show you how to buy the
perfect drop top!

36 Running in the Family
Meet the father and son
with a brace of ‘49
Cadillacs... and another
on the way!

43 Glitter on the Highway
The B-52s made Sixties
Chrysler convertibles
famous –here’s why!

51 Are You Covered
Classic American and
Footman James’ top tips
to save on car insurance.

55 Sharper Fangs
The Dodge Viper is back
and it’s hotter than ever!

64 Firestarter
This ex-celebrity ‘68
Charger has had some
seriously hot upgrades.

69 The T- Word
Continuing our marque
histories we look at
Edsel, which was a
division in its own right.

82 Battle of the Bling
Our run-down of
everything to keep your
shiny stuff gleaming!

87 Handle it!
We get techy and show
you how to change your
door handles.