In the very first issue of American Classics, many authors were on the road to experience stories that can be told in an exciting way. The new magazine is for all those longing for America and lovers of habitable engine sizes.
In this issue, we learn interesting facts about the Chevrolet Corvette C2, the Shelby Super Snake, the Buick Sedanet, the Ford F-150 Raptor, the Dodge Charger R/T and many more. In addition, the stories of the 24 Hours of Lemons, cheap Amis under 5000 euros and much more are given to the broom.
Pure Campari - or: The scrubbed ray
For men who smoke tires: Knut Simon actually only wanted to follow the route of a car fairy tale, but then he had his very own adventure. In a Corvette over the Alps in the footsteps of Germany's most famous car poets.
Under the sign of the snake
Shelby celebrates the 50th birthday of a car that never went into production: the Shelby Super Snake. The Super Mustang shocks with numbers: 750 hp, 10.9 seconds in the quarter mile, lateral forces of up to 1.2 g - the best pony ever?
24 Hrs of LeMons - For a handful of dollars
Author Dani Heyne took part in a totally crazy race in a rather battered Plymouth Reliant K, because the cars taking part were not allowed to be worth more than 500 dollars, and he gave it his all.
One after the other
The conventional wisdom is that a US car must have a V8 under the hood, but does it always have to be a V8? Frank Krämer drives a 1948 Buick and swears by the qualities of the in-line eight-cylinder engine
Over the Top - Service Station
A different kind of "soft top" repair: American Classics actually wanted to show the replacement of a normal vinyl roof, but they went one better and took on the distinctive high-end version. The pinnacle of cheat convertible fashion: American Classics reveals the secrets of the Carriage Top.
Jurassic Park - Ford F-150 Raptor
It was built for tough desert races, but American Classics was looking for a real challenge and ventured into urban terrain with it.
Youngtimer under 5000 euros
Going all out with only 5000 euros in your wallet? In the off-season, it's not just the leaves that fall, but also the prices. American Classics ventured into the used car milieu and reported on four youngtimers under 5000 euros: Pontiac Firebird 3.1 V6, Chrysler LeBaron GTC 3.0 LX, Dodge Ram Van B250 and Cadillac Eldorado Coupe.
Modern desert
US classics can have four wheels and windshield wipers - or a front garden and a glass front with a pool view. Have you ever thought about buying the matching 50s designer home for your old car? American Classics did just that in Palm Springs.
Speed Dating
Dresden by night: the perfect place for a speed date with the supergod of muscle cars. Of course you've heard of this legendary Dodge Charger. American Classics dives deep into the history of this unique steam hammer.
