November 2009

Features

24 Keeping it in the Family
How one lucky lady progressed from British classics to a gorgeous '61 'Vette

36 Suspended Animation
If unadulterated originality is your thing then check out this 4000-mile-from-new '62 Galaxie

42 Hot Rod Hayride
...Where Rodding, Rockabilly, and Kusom Kulture all collide to create a unique event

47 One of a Kind
Tony Oksien shares with us a very special Plymouth. You'll never see another one like this...

52 Damn Yankees Summer Slam
More summer madness from the runway at North Weald!

55 Apple Betty Chevy
One outstanding '49 Chevy truck which gets used every day

58 Hot Rod Drags
Shakespeare County Raceway's finest, and one of the highlights on the UK racing calendar

62 Twentieth Century Tops
Just for fun, Ben Klemenzson and Andy Craig pick out their personal three favourite cars from each decade. Let the debating commence!

68 Life at 400mph part one
The first of two instalments telling some of the incredible tales from the life of the legendary Mickey Thompson

77 Vanorama!
Jim Maxwell looks at old-school custom vans. Is the trend returning? We certainly hope so

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