Classic American

Classic American magazine featuring Classic American muscle and Classic American styling. Each month packed full of restoration stories, news from the Classic American scene, hundreds of classifieds, readers letters and rides. So don't miss out, immerse yourself each month in a little part of the American Dream. Subscribe to the digital edition today - and enjoy savings on RRP of over 70% - Instant delivery worldwide. Never miss an issue.

Classic American

New year, ‘new’ editor

PLUGS & LEADS • Got a news story you’d like to share? Email: paul.guinness@kelsey.co.uk

ACROSS THE POND • Huw Evans offers his latest update on the American auto scene in the USA

BLACK Beauty • Rare and imposing, its abundance of chrome contrasting with the Onyx Black paintwork, this ’58 Oldsmobile proved irresistible to its latest owner… particularly as it came in desirable Tri-Power spec

NORTHWEST NATS • We look back at last summer’s NHRA 2025 Northwest Nationals, held at Pacific Raceways, Seattle – the 11th event in a long season of action and excitement

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK • The 2025 American Super Stock season concluded with Round Six, bringing yet more drama and excitement… and a well-deserved win for a talented ‘newbie’

YOUR SHOUT • Have your say! Email the editor direct at: paul.guinness@kelsey.co.uk

Market Watch • Tempting buys and the latest auction results from around the world

ACTING ON IMPULSE • Classic American’s latest columnist explains how he recently came to buy a fifth-generation Corvette – and why it might be today’s most undervalued high-performance choice

THE GREAT DESIGNERS: HARLEY EARL • In the first of a series celebrating American car design greats, we look back at the career of Harley Earl – a man who cast the longest of shadows

BUYING A CHRYSLER 300C • Anyone who fancies an American sedan with a European twist as their daily driver should have this modern classic on their shortlist… but what needs checking before you buy?

REBEL without a cause • It might not be the most obvious muscle car of the ’60s, but a high-powered 327cu.in version of the Rambler Rebel has a lot going for it. This impressive survivor deserves a closer look…

CAR OF THE YEAR THE GRAND FINAL • The Classic American Car of the Year contest reached its 2025 climax back in November, when the heat-winning cars and their owners headed to Birmingham’s NEC for the final

IMPORT ADVICE • Together with our Car of the Year co-sponsor, Classic American has put together some essential advice for anyone buying and importing a car from overseas

RESCUE REMEDIES • We test a range of six compact rechargeable devices that can jump-start an engine with a flat battery, pump up the tyres, provide illumination and recharge a mobile phone

DISCOVERIES • Will Shiers uncovers more classic wrecks and junkyard jewels across the USA

SCALE AUTOS • Richard Coney reviews more of the latest launches from the model world

BOOK REVIEWS • Paul Guinness catches up on the latest essential reads for American auto enthusiasts

PERIOD PROMOS • Yesterday's classic ads and brochures from the US auto industry

McCANN’S AUTOS • Random views from racer, collector and inept wrencher, Richard McCann