Credit must be given to Ford Motor. It has been almost five years ago since the 2005 retro recreation of a modern Mustang. Ford has paved the way for the return of and giving life back to the pony car - muscle car, much to Ford's embarrassment from competition such as the Dodge Challenger and Chevy's Camaro. Ford could have easily stood by and done nothing to improve the 2010 model of M... Read Full Story
When Chevrolet introduced the first generation 1967 Chevrolet Camaro into the market {September 26, 1966, as the 1967 model} as their version of Muscle Car with an all new rear wheel drive GM F-body platform it was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe or convertible. With a variety of powerplants and options, this particular model of Chevrolet’s contribution to the already booming market of fast cars would be more than enough to put this new model of Chevrolet high on the list of m... Read Full Story
When Chevrolet introduced the first generation 1967 Chevrolet Camaro into the market {September 26, 1966, as the 1967 model} as their version of Muscle Car with an all new rear wheel drive GM F-body platform it was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe or convertible. With a variety of powerplants and options, this particular model of Chevrolet’s contribution to the already booming market of fast cars would be more than enough to put this new model of Chevrolet high on the list of m... Read Full Story
When NASCAR executives went searching for a championship level production vehicle to set pace for the 2006 Ford Championship Weekend of racing, the Ford Shelby GT500 was chosen as one of the participants to take the track and set the pace for the NASCAR circuit. The Shelby GT500 Mustang being the most powerful production Ford Mustang's at that time was given the grand honor of leading the pack in the 2006 Ford 400 racing event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.With the incredible ti... Read Full Story
The Shelby Mustang is a series of Ford Mustangs contribution to the Muscle Car era specially modified by Carroll Shelby in the 1960s. This program; factory sponsored would eventually be moved in house. The non-white body colors were introduced in 1966 (colors included black, green, blue, red, along with original white from the 1965 models) The 1966 Shelby Mustang also had different trim and the Le Mans stripes were an available option. A special feature, special quarter-panel windows ... Read Full Story
The first Chevrolet El Camino (the road translated in Spanish) was introduced to the car market in 1959 (two years after the Ford Ranchero). The El Camino was produced from 1959-1960 as a coupe utility, (similar to the Ford Ranchero). The El Camino was based on an easily modified platform from the 1959 Brookwood two-door station wagon design. The same trim level and drivetrain options were available for the El Camino as the Chevrolet Impala. This was the first year for the batwing full siz... Read Full Story
The first Chevrolet El Camino (the road translated in Spanish) was introduced to the car market in 1959 (two years after the Ford Ranchero). The El Camino was produced from 1959-1960 as a coupe utility, (similar to the Ford Ranchero). The El Camino was based on an easily modified platform from the 1959 Brookwood two-door station wagon design. The same trim level and drivetrain options were available for the El Camino as the Chevrolet Impala. This was the first year for the batwing full siz... Read Full Story
1966 Galaxie Convertible 428cid V8(7-Litre) 1965 Galaxie 2-Dr Hardtop Coupe 1964 Galaxie 2-Dr Hardtop Coupe The typical definition of muscle car does not always fit the standards set as an intermediate or pony size car. Such is the case with several makes and models of automobiles produced in the classic and muscle car category. Muscle cars can be engineered by mechanics to perform as they desire. There were several models of the big name car... Read Full Story
This 1953 Chevy 210 two-door sedan was recently featured at a Classic Muscle Car show sponsored by KODL radio station in The Dalles, OR, in conjunction with a local Cherry Harvest festival. Owner Bob Peickert (a current resident) has a long history of classic car restoration. Over the last 38 years he has been involved in full or partial restoration of at least 17 vehicles.The first restoration, a 1949 English Ford (different form American Ford) was his inspiration in seeing what could be a... Read Full Story
