May 2012 - Issue 253

Contents

Features

22 Super-Blue-Bird
How to build a Superbird tribute... well, why not?!

28 All original Electra
Finding an original unmolested car like this 1962 Buick Electra is what we all dream of

36 Tri-Chevy triumph
One man’s mission to create the perfect 1955 Chevy Handyman wagon

45 A different slant
This ‘65 Dart makes the perfect first Yank for one youngster

52 Showboat
They don’t get any flashier than this 1958 Buick Special ragtop!

57 The ultimate 4x4?
Our guide to buying the ultimate off-roader from Jeep

65 Buick history
Celebrating the history of  America’s premium car - Buick

73 Roaring Rams
The full Dodge Ram line-up & everything you need to know

78 A grave affair
Did you know American chassis were used for hearses in the UK and Ireland? Read on...

Regulars

6 News
17 Discoveries
20 Letters
42 Doctor’s Drive Thru
44 Across the Pond
50 Merchandise
62 Back Issues
70 Behind the Wheel
73 Truck Life
83 Over Here
88 From the Archives
90 Reviews
92 Readers’ Rides
94 Club News
98 Events & Cruises
106 Service Directory
110 Reader Free Ads
130 Next Month

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May 2012

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