Muscle Cars

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2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Muscle Car Review

The sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro, unveiled in 2017, is one of the meanest machines in the performance car world. Its ZL1 LE comes with an Extreme Track Package, making it more ideal for the race track than one you’ll A to B around town. The ZL1 1LE costs just shy of $70,000, which may sound a bit expensive compared to other performance cars. However, if you consider the features and ...

Best Years of the Chevy Chevelle SS Muscle Cars

The Chevrolet Chevelle is one of the most iconic classic muscle cars ever produced. The Chevelle is often cited and compared with other legendary muscle cars such as the Pontiac GTO, Plymouth Hemi Cuda and Shelby Mustang GT500. Many muscle car enthusiasts go so far as to declare the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 as the king of muscle cars. Other Chevelle fans would debate that designation, ...

Third-Gen Cadillac CTS-V Review – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

In the wake of recession-era models we’d all rather just forget about, American carmakers appear to have somewhat miraculously pulled themselves up by their bootstraps. Say what you will about bailouts, but the new GM has delivered on the promise of better cars, and nowhere is it more apparent than in Cadillac’s V-series models. These cars have been with us for more than a decade now, and ...

Muscle Cars vs Sports Cars: Which is Right for You?

Shopping for a new fun car? There are more excellent options than ever, but narrowing it down between muscle cars and sports cars can get confusing. Rather than some company website trying to sell you their car, this quick comparison offers an unbiased look at the pros and cons of each. Clarification First up, before we can compare and contrast, we need some set definitions. Internet ...

Some of the Most Powerful Muscle Cars Ever Made

We’ve already covered the most powerful regular muscle cars you could buy back in the day. While the Chevelle SS and others were certainly cool and powerful, there was a whole different level of muscle car available if you knew where to look. For those discerning muscle car buyers with the cash and patience, here are the most powerful and special muscle cars ever made. 1969 Chevrolet ...

American Muscle Car History

Few things in the history of the automotive industry stand out as a true American icon, American Muscle Cars. No other car is as beloved as the American Muscle Car. With roots dating back to 1949 these cars are known around the world. Not many places on this earth could you mention muscle car and the person you’re speaking to nods their head “oh yeah”… Who would have thought that during ...

Muscle Cars vs Pony Cars

“Hey man, sweet sports car,” says some dude talking about your Ford Mustang. You correct him, stating it is a muscle car, but a baby-boomer curmudgeon steps in and says you are both wrong. Who is right? Well, that depends on who you ask, and even exactly what year model you are talking about. Come along, as we try and demystify some decades old terms, and learn what makes a muscle car ...