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omeone once told me that a famous curse in Chinese was: “May you live in interesting times.” Now, I don’t know if this is true, but we certainly seem to be living in interesting times at the moment. I’m not going to mention the ‘C’ word, as I think we’re all sick to death of hearing about that; however, it probably is relevant to mention that while we’ve announced this year’s Car of the Year competition and the relevant heats, these all come with a very big caveat, as no one really knows if large social gatherings, such as car shows, may have to be cancelled, in much the same way the Geneva Motor Show was the other week.

Well, even if there’s an impact on events, shows and ‘gatherings’ we can at least enjoy our cars, even if it is in splendid isolation. In a reversal of previous policies, the Government has mooted discouraging the use of public transport, which by logical extension means we can all get in our cars and enjoy them for the public good… only that in the same breath, the Government also announced it is now consulting on rolling out E10 petrol and making it the standard fuel at unleaded pumps. That’s petrol containing 10% ethanol, which it’s claimed reduces CO2 emissions. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that this new blend of petrol has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by about

750,000 tonnes per year, or the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road and it is already in use on the continent.

The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) reckons E10 fuel will be incompatible with about 8% of petrol-engined vehicles in the UK, among which we can pretty much surmise that will include most classics and most older American vehicles. Whether you think this is just ‘greenwash’, throwing classic car owners under the bus, or an admirable and responsible effort to tackle climate change… well, that’s for you to consider; however, the good news is that ethanol-free fuel is available in the UK (with the exception of Devon, Cornwall, the Teesside area and Scotland) with Esso Synergy Supreme +. In the meantime, all that remains is for me to wish you a happy spring, always a period of joy for classic American owners as they look forward to their first drive out since the winter and a bit of positivity and blue sky thinking!

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This year’s Car of the Year heats have been announced and they take in events up and down the UK from Easter through to September, with a total of seven heats, and the grand finals taking place at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham over the weekend of November 13-15.

April 10

Wheels Day – Aldershot, Hants

June 21

Beaulieu Hot Rod and Custom – Beaulieu, Hants

July 4-5

Stars & Stripes – Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire

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Rally of the Giants – Blenheim Palace, Oxon

July 19

Damn Yankees Show – North Weald, Essex

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Mopar Nats – Santa Pod, Northants

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Americana – Newark, Notts '69 Dodge Charger R/T & Jem Warner, 1999 winners.

Expect to see the Kingstown boys at shows over the summer!

Kingstown Shipping to sponsor Car of the Year Is yours a Car of the Year?

Car of the Year is the only concours competition of its kind in the UK, aimed specifically at American vehicles which can be either original or restored, but must be stock (or as near as stock) as possible. Over the summer Classic American attends seven American car shows all over the UK, selling magazines, back issues and subscriptions.

As well as all this, these shows are covered editorially to provide content for Classic American, but most importantly each show is a heat of the Car of the Year competition and a winning car is picked at each show, with the winner receiving a cheque for £150 and a rather

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smart-looking unique hand-cast brass trophy. There’s no entry procedure, any American vehicle at any of the heat events is eligible.

Each of these heat winners is invited to take their car to display on the Classic American stand at the Classic Motor Show held at Birmingham’s NEC over the weekend of November 9-11.

Over the weekend the cars are judged, usually by three independent judges, and one overall champion is picked. The winner receives a cheque for £500, a prestigious large hand-cast brass trophy and has their car featured on the front cover of February’s issue.

Classic American is pleased to announce that Kingstown Shipping is continuing its sponsorship arrangement of the Car of the Year competition.

Kingstown is pretty hands-on with its sponsorship, so expect to see the team at events all over the UK this summer, where they’ll be more than happy to discuss everything and anything you might want to know about shipping vehicles from the US, or from anywhere else in the world.

Original coveralls If you fancy some really snazzy Forties/ Fifties mechanics’ coveralls, check out these awesome accurate reproductions of original 1950s American car and motorcycle dealership coveralls. Every detail is the same as the originals and they’re made from 100% cotton herringbone twill, with donut buttons, from Freddies of Pinewood. They’re meant to be worn over your clothing, so order two sizes up from your waist size (i.e. if you’re a 34 waist, order 38!). They’re priced at £130 including VAT (or £108.33 without) for UK delivery (worldwide available also).

Order online at www.freddiesofpinewood. co.uk or call 01255 852109.

Ron Hope with Rat Trap, Santa Pod.

USAutomotive to sponsor 2020 Dragstalgia Cannonball USAutomotive has announced that it will be sponsoring the 2020 Dragstalgia Cannonball featuring the Rat Trap and Havoc AA/fuel altereds. Stewart Bassett, chairman of USAutomotive, said: “USAutomotive has been involved with Ron Hope’s Rat Trap and Nick Davies’ Havoc for a number of years now and to be instrumental in bringing them together at Santa Pod Raceway for Dragstalgia is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It might well be the last time these two cars race side by side.

“This year will be the 10th anniversary of Dragstalgia,” said organiser James Forster. “Each year, Dragstalgia has grown until it is now Europe’s premier nostalgia drag racing event, attracting more than 300 vintage race cars and thousands

of spectators.” The rivalry between these two legendary, nitro-powered AA/fuel altereds began at Santa Pod in 2016. The action then moved to the US, where Havoc driver Nick Davies went on to win the championship at the California Hot Rod Reunion.

Dragstalgia will be the first time Nick and Ron have faced each other since then and this might be the last time as Havoc is being retired so that Nick can concentrate on the USAutomotive.co.uk-sponsored Pontiac Pro Mod. “It’s a race, well, four races actually, not to be missed,” concluded Bassett. In conjunction with the event sponsorship, USAutomotive.co.uk will be hosting competitions and giveaways, so be sure to visit its Facebook page under USAutomotiveUK

About USAutomotive.co.uk USAutomotive.co.uk stocks more than 20,000 product lines covering the most popular applications from the classics of the Fifties up to current models and they update their inventory regularly to follow market trends. They supply parts from the most respected American manufacturers including Fel-Pro Gaskets, Clevite Engine Bearings, Sealed Power and Speed Pro engine components and provide full technical support not only for their product range but also for American vehicles in general.

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Rare and stunning 1948 Nash Ambassador Convertible.

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2020 PARIS RÉTROMOBILE

John Bath heads across the channel to discover Gallic delights with an American flavour at this year’s Rétromobile…

Words and photography: John Bath This huge classic car event in Paris has been held annually since 1976, and covers three huge halls, plus a connecting corridor, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, a convention centre located between the Boulevards des Maréchaux and the Boulevard Périphérique. If you are interested in seeing cars you would be unlikely to see in Britain, this is the place to go, with more than 1000 cars and 620 exhibitors selling everything from signs and other advertising material, models, tools, parts, accessories, books, brochures and even cars themselves. There is also a very impressive art display featuring vintage posters, photographs, prints and paintings.

There are top-end car dealers from Britain and all over Europe, while at grassroots level, it was good to see lots of stands devoted to car clubs – all this plus an auction too.

I went with a small group of friends last year for the first time, and any thoughts that it would not be worth visiting a second time were quickly dispelled, with an even more interesting selection of cars to be seen this year.

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Beautiful Chevy truck.

This included a wonderful display of Tatra rear engine cars, unusual in the sense that they ploughed their own furrow, in terms of car design and layout, and showed minimal American influence. There were more interesting American cars this year, compared with 2019, but it should be noted that they were not as numerous as might be expected; French and Italian cars dominate the proceedings.

Hudson Stepdown of 1948.

1932 Stutz DV 32.

Ford GT40.

Bertone Concept – Chevrolet Ramarro.

While displays of American cars included the expected Cobras, Mustangs and Corvettes in the main, it was good to see a Hudson Stepdown, a Stutz DV32, Ford GT40s and wonderfully restored Ford and Chevrolet trucks.

However, the star US cars for me were the always impressive Cord supercharged convertible – and a car I have never seen before, after numerous Stateside holidays, a 1948 Nash Ambassador convertible

with a stunning blue paint job.

You need comfortable shoes to walk the halls, and it does get very crowded, making photography difficult, and you will not see everything in one day, but I can thoroughly recommend this show which eclipses anything I have seen in the UK. But if your interest does not go beyond American vehicles, you might be advised to stick to American car-themed events in Britain and the US.

“YOU WILL NOT SEE EVERYTHING IN ONE DAY, BUT I CAN THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SHOW” Classic Cord convertible – supercharged.

Classic Corvette – the real thing.

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Tried& Tested Clarke Intelligent Battery Charger/ Maintainer 12v/24v (Model IBC40) Charger has an RRP of £131.98.

It can be found in Machine Mart’s UK stores and online at www.machinemart.co.uk

Cars that are laid up for long periods of time can always do with a bit of battery TLC.

The alternator check facility shows it functioning at correct capacity.

Anyone who has older American cars, or one that’s put away for the winter, will know that a good battery charger is an essential bit of kit. Some swear by trickle chargers, where the battery is hooked up and forgotten about so to speak; however, a good heavy-duty charger is vital for anyone with cars that spend a long time off the road.

This new generation of ‘intelligent’ chargers is so-called because it goes through different phases of charging, including ‘desulphation’ where if the battery voltage is too low it automatically generates a pulsing current to remove sulphates in the battery. Using different amperage over different cycles it analyses the battery and charges it in ‘soft’, ‘bulk’ and ‘absortion’ modes. The display illustrates the various cycles and amps, while an internal fan keeps things cool.

Charging a completely flat battery is best done on a bench at 5amps and at the charger’s own speed, preferably overnight.

…But wait, there’s more! You can select the amperage of your charge, so if you want a quick (but admittedly probably not very effective) charge, you can set it to the maximum of 40amps. There’s also a ‘Boost’ quick charge mode which can be used on really flat batteries to get them going in a hurry and, very usefully, a facility to check the alternator’s charging capability.

There are various built-in safety features, such as protection against reverse polarity and overcharging – gone are the days of boiling your battery! – so it should be safe to leave charging overnight. The LCD display is very easy to understand and shows at what stage in charging the battery is at. Constructed from lightweight plastic, it’s light and could easily be kept in a vehicle’s boot if needs be. If you’re looking for a charger that ticks all the boxes, this could be the one for you!

Rating The Classic American Jeep had a flat battery after the interior lights were left on. With the quick charge and boost facility it was going again in under half an hour.

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Ease of use: Effectiveness: Value for Money: Overall:

Keith Harman drums up all the news, views and latest stuff on the hot rod and custom scene…

Rockin’ Coupe

Rockin’ ’Vette Here’s one you might have missed earlier, unless you were following the Silverstone Auctions at the NEC classic car show late last year. It’s a 1963 C2 Corvette purchased new by Cliff Richard.

Supplied to him in March 1963 when he was still living in Winchmore Hill, London and using his birth name of Harry Webb, the eye-catching roadster came with a 327cu in V8, four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip diff.

It also came with a factory hardtop and was originally registered with the number 7 EXV. The car has been through the hands of Corvette specialists Claremont Corvette, which is where the current owner purchased it from. Despite being offered with lots of history, signed original log books etc., the car failed to sell at the auction and was retained by the current owner. It remains to be seen whether it will appear ‘movin’ and a-groovin’ at a future auction. (Image: Silverstone Auctions).

Breakfast in Somerset We’ve mentioned the popularity of breakfast runs in this column before, including the popular one held the first Sunday of the month at the Haynes Museum in Somerset.

It’s actually become so popular (attracting more than 800 cars) that the museum has added an extra date to the month.

Starting from March 1, the meet on the first Sunday of the month is to be known as the Future Classic Meet for cars built from 1980 onwards including contemporary sports and supercars. The following week on the second Sunday of the month, it’s the turn of the Classics, Vintage and Veteran vehicles, produced before 1980. (We already know which one we’ll be at!). The third Sunday of the month remains unchanged as the Bikers’ Breakfast Meet.

All dates are available on the Haynes Museum website at www. haynesmotormuseum.com

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While we were over at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona in January, we were talking to well-known American hot rod builder, Roy Brizio, who names several British rock stars among his customers, including Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. Roy can now add another name to that list, having just completed a 1934 3-Window Coupe for Nick Mason, the ex-Pink Floyd drummer. Nick is well known in the classic racing car scene for his exotic collection, so the Ford represents a different direction for his motoring tastes. We noticed that the royal blue metallic rod had been built as a right-hand drive, and Roy told us that once the ’34 had completed a few hundred ‘shakedown’ miles, it would be shipped over to the UK shortly afterwards for Nick. Maybe we’ll see it at a show this summer?

Spring Meet Make a note in your diary for the Spring Vehicle Meet and Autojumble to be held at Newbury Showground on Easter Monday (April 13). This popular and long-running event (nearly 30 years) was held in previous years at Pickett Piece, near Andover, and 2020 will be its second year at Newbury Showground with vendors both inside and out. Traders will be admitted from 8am with the public admitted at 10am. Further details are available from Dave Palmer on 07889 630544.

The future of MUSTANG

Huw Evans

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Evans contemplates whether the introduction of the Mach-E bodes well for the future of Ford’s original pony car.

Words: Huw Evans Photography: Ford Motor Company

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hen Ford announced its new upcoming electric crossover, the Mustang Mach-E, late last year, it arguably created the biggest stir since the original Ford pony car was launched in April 1964. For decades, the Mustang represented the quintessentially affordable sporty car in America. Just about anybody can afford one, whether new or used, and for generations of people it represented not only freedom of movement but also glamour and pizazz, even on a beer budget.

Today, the Mustang’s universal appeal endures and it remains a perennial best-seller in the sporty car segment. Yet with all the environmental headlines, continued push by governments around the world to persuade people to adopt electric vehicles, as well as the boom in soft-roader sales and the hype surrounding Tesla Motors, it’s probably not surprising that Ford Motor Company has chosen to introduce the Mustang Mach-E. Aside from the name, it has almost nothing in common with Ford’s venerable pony car, yet by using the name it’s created polarising opinions.

You could argue that by marketers choosing to call this new SUV the Mustang Mach-E it’s simply a cynical ploy to draw attention to a vehicle that would otherwise be completely forgettable, even if it is all-electric powered and is capable of a 300-mile range. Also, despite the name, it’s not

really designed as a performance vehicle, nor conceived to perform smoky burnouts like your staple Mustang GT. It was however designed to go head-to-head with the likes of the Tesla Model X and by doing so, helping convince the public that so-called ‘legacy’ automakers are still relevant in the face of aggressive Silicon Valley start-ups. It could be argued that by calling it the Mustang Mach-E, Ford was deliberately attempting to ensure the public sat up and took notice of that fact.

Yet, the Mach-E’s introduction begs the question of what the future holds for the Mustang. Will we see this storied nameplate follow the path of others like Mini, where a seemingly endless array of derivatives including wagons and crossovers attempt to capitalise on shrinking demand and profits by using up the equity in Ford’s most prized nameplate?

Or will we see the Mustang itself continue on its mission to provide performance and glamour within the reach of the average person in the street, even if that future might include hybrid and electric derivatives? I’m optimistic that the latter strategy will prevail and the Mustang Mach-E might in time evolve to become something else entirely, perhaps even receive a name change.

For 56 years, the Mustang has endured, not only as a performance car but also as a cultural

icon that’s celebrated the world over. It’s been featured on everything from beer mugs to postage stamps and has always been so much more than the sum of its parts, even in the days when much of its engineering was off the shelf, in the case of the early Falcon-based models and the third-generation Fox chassis cars. For those of us who love classic Detroit iron, even among the Mustangs of yesteryear, we often have our favourites. I am partial to the 1969 SportsRoof, 1971-73 models and the Fox cars – especially the 1986-93 5.0 GTs and LXs. Yet no matter which Mustang you prefer, the fact that the car essentially remains true to its original spirit today is quite an achievement, given how its rivals have fallen by the wayside (even though some have since been resurrected).

And with political winds of change blowing through the corridors of Dearborn (as well as the Renaissance Center and Auburn Hills), I for one hope that in years to come, we’ll still be able to walk into a dealership, choose our options and drive away in the Mustang of our dreams. Most cars are designed to transport people and goods from one place to another. Others are conceived to provide us with experiences, allowing us to revel in the journey itself, not the destination we’re headed to. For more than half a century, Ford’s Mustang has served exactly that purpose. Let’s hope the same is true another 56 years from now.

Huw Evans – news & views from North America

Richard Heseltine

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Oldsmobile Mini-Toro

This Toronado may look as though it escaped from the crusher in the nick of time, but in actual fact it was made to look this way for a very practical purpose at its home in the Lansing plant parking lot…

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y any logical rationale, this wasn’t the sort of car that manufacturers would want to promote. It was a means to an end, after all; a works hack that was built for a singular purpose that was anything but glamorous.

Nevertheless, the decidedly left-field Oldsmobile Mini-Toro was well-publicised in period, with GM’s marketing department putting out a press release and photographs to the world’s media. It read: ‘Lansing, Michigan: People stare when the one-of-a-kind Mini-Toro drives by on the street here…’ And with good reason. Functional didn’t even begin to describe the appearance of this wacky device.

Built in late 1967, this stubby machine was based on a regular Toronado coupe.

Autocar wrote in February of the following year: “Oldsmobile has built [it] to help extract employees’ cars from the snow-clogged plant parking lots in these rough Michigan winters.

The superior traction, with the engine over the driving wheels, is just the ticket here.” It was, too, even if the car’s uncompromising looks

defied belief. For starters, 889mm (35in) were removed from the overall length of the standard model, with 457mm (18in) being lifted from the wheelbase alone. This was done in order to reduce the turning radius and improve manoeuvrability in tight spaces. After all the cutting and shutting had been done, it was 4038mm (159in) long, which rendered it threequarters the size of a regular Toronado.

Altered proportions aside, the most obvious deviation from the script concerned the front and rear bumpers. They were made of 76mm (3in) maple wood capped in resilient black dyed rubber. They each weighed 68kg (150lb) and were perfect for pushing cars through snow from either end, and in each direction, although the Mini-Toro was also equipped with studded tyres for extra bite. The goodies didn’t end there, either. Should an employee’s car have a flat battery, it was of little consequence.

The Mini-Toro was conveniently equipped with a plug for jumper cables sited inside a hatch sunk into the left-hand side front wing. Other

features included a filament-heated rear window, heavy-duty radiator and fan, dual batteries and alternator, and bottles of compressed air; not the sort of thing you would expect to find on a regular Oldsmobile.

Autocar went on to add: “You have to see this crazy car operate in snow to believe it!” before adding: “It looked like it could go anywhere.”

Having 7.5 litres of Detroit V8 firepower no doubt helped. Intriguingly, if implausibly, it also retained the donor car’s chrome hubcaps… ‘The Pusher’, as it was also known, remained in use at the factory each winter until 1972. Contrary to what you might expect, it wasn’t scrapped subsequently, either. Instead, it reappeared as a parade vehicle before being mothballed. It later went on display in the R. E. Olds Museum in Lansing, Michigan, which opened in 1977.

As an aside, Oldsmobile also built a four-door Toronado prototype using a standard wheelbase donor car. Intriguingly, it was also pressed into service at the Lansing factory with a snowplough attached… ★

Richard Heseltine’s weird and wonderful American cars from the past.

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