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

Creating a legend

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

CAR of the YEAR

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

60 YEARS of the CAMARO • The Chevrolet Camaro emerged in September 1966 and instantly entered into legend. We recall the birth of an American icon and the generations that followed

JOINT VENTURE • We catch up with the dual owners of this eye-catching Camaro flagship from 1972 – a stunning example from one of the second generation’s most troubled years

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

The story of a WARTIME HERO • The legendary Willys Jeep served with distinction during World War Two. We tell the story behind its origins and get behind the wheel of a perfectly restored example

PICK-UP JOINT • Inspired by his dad from a young age, Fin North Thompson couldn’t wait to be behind the wheel of his own US truck. This stunning and surprisingly rapid Chevy C1500 Sport fits the bill perfectly…

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

EVENTS & CRUISES

EVENTS & CRUISES • Organising an event? For a free listing, email us at: paul.guinness@kelsey.co.uk

CHELSEA CRUISE ANNIVERSARY • There are some events worth celebrating, and the 51st Anniversary Chelsea Cruise that took place at Battersea at the end of May was one of them

RALLY OF THE GIANTS 2026 • With six decades of success behind it, this must-see event impressed fans once again this year, the latest outing attracting a wide variety of vehicles back in early August

AMERICAN SUPER STOCK 2026: ROUNDS 8 & 9 • The penultimate outing of the 2026 American Super Stock season brought yet more action and drama, with some outstanding results to report

SUPER BEE-AUTY • Buying a classic ‘unseen’ that looks good in the photos but turns out to have major issues is a familiar tale. Fortunately, the story of this rare and desirable Super Bee has a happy ending…

A Fitting TRIBUTE • It’s not often we feature a car that’s not only the pride and joy of the current owner but also serves as a tribute to two sadly missed guys who brought it back into being. This classic example of a post-war American ‘kustom’ is one such machine

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

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