Feb 2012 - Issue 250

Features
22 Better than new?
Meet this year’s Footman-James Car of the Year. Stunning!
30 Rhythm Riot
Jumpin’ and a Jivin’ at the UK’s hottest lifestyle & dance event
38 Dutch Courage
American icons don’t come much bigger than a ‘59 Caddy
43 American Motors
We look at the complex family tree that made up AMC
49 Charger reborn
Ultimate muscle? The Dodge Charger’s got to be a contender!
54 Fitz & Van Pt. II
The gifted illustrators who sold the American automotive dream move to Pontiac
61 They don’t make ‘em like they used to!
Think of ‘The’ classic American... that’ll be a ‘57 Chevy Bel Air
67 Modern Day Bluesmobile
With the demise of the Crown vic, Dodge has a plan...
73 The ultimate road trip – Bonneville
What could be more perfect? Doing it in a ‘32 Deuce Coupe!
79 The Grandest Choice?
Our exhaustive Buyer’s Guide to the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Regulars
6 News
17 Discoveries
20 Letters
28 Truck Life
36 Muscle Car Files
84 Cruisin’ Cuts
87 Over Here
92 Scale Autos
96 CA Shop
98 From the Archives
100 Doctor’s Drive Thru
102 Back Issues
103 Readers’ Rides
104 Club Profile
106 Club News
108 Events & Cruises
113 Across the Pond
114 Service Directory
120 Drive Buy
123 Reader Free Ads
138 Next Month
Next issue out 16 Feb 2012