Muscle Car Articles

We feature car articles on American muscle cars and hot rods, convertibles, engine articles, Ford articles, Chevy articles.

A '69 SS/RS Camaro

A '69 SS/RS Camaro

The '69 Camaro through the years has proved itself to be the most popular of all the model years it was built. And when you think about it, the high sales came quite by accident. 

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The '60 Chrysler 300F-A Continuing Muscle Mystic

The '60 Chrysler 300F-A Continuing Muscle Mystic

Those magic three numbers-'300'. During the 1950s and '60s, they meant everything in performance. The numbers still live today as they have been brought back to name some of Chrysler's new heavyweight muscle models.

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Mopar Wheel Details

Mopar Wheel Details

Wheels make the world go ‘round, especially if you are into vintage musclecars. Lots of wheels will fit a particular car, but if you want to have maximum originality, you’ll need to understand the codes stamped into factory OEM wheels.


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The Inside Story of Ford's Incredible 427 SOHC

The Inside Story of Ford's Incredible 427 SOHC

After winning big at Daytona and dominating the ’63 NASCAR season with the new fastback Galaxies and 425hp 427 wedge, Ford watched in angst as Chrysler rolled out its wild 426 Hemi at the ’64 Daytona 500 and overpowered everything else.



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A '67 SS396 Chevelle-Performance and Style

A '67 SS396 Chevelle-Performance and Style

To many, the styling of the 1967 Super Sport Chevelle was about as good as it got. Just sitting there, those smooth lines speak of flashing speed.


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Vintage Shop Equipment

Vintage Shop Equipment

We all know, this hobby is not just the cars. It’s the whole cultural package. It’s the cars and the related items — dealer signs, gas station stuff, promotional items and the like. And part of that package is the shop equipment used in tuning those hot engines.

 

 



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Trans AM Stallion

Trans AM Stallion

In 1970, North America was in the midst of muscle car mania as the big three Detroit manufacturers and even American Motors kept bringing to market ever hotter factory hot rods. They had more cubes, more horsepower and increasingly wild paint schemes.

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Muscle Car Basics

Muscle Car Basics

How many times have you followed up a lead on a vintage Nova only to learn it was just a base coupe? Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of wild ideas on authenticating GM muscle cars. Some of the information is very misleading and can only lead to grief if you base a purchase on those dubious sources.


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1962 Sport Fury Golden Commando

1962 Sport Fury Golden Commando

Back in 1962, a muscle car wasn’t an intermediate vehicle with a full size engine and transmission. The brawny beasts with big cubes came in large cars with names like Galaxie and Impala SS

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Convertibles Always Leak

Convertibles Always Leak

Convertibles are one of the most enjoyable classics until the weather turns wet. The potential for water leaks is almost unlimited. Perhaps this is why most convertibles suffer from floor pan rust out more than their hardtop counterparts

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Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

Gas prices soared from a quarter to a dollar a gallon, and long lines formed as drivers tried to get a few precious gallons before the sign “Out of Gas” was placed on the pump.


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Buying Your Dream Muscle Car

Buying Your Dream Muscle Car

So you have decided that you want a hobby and have always loved old cars. The garage is open;


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Keeping Your COOL

Keeping Your COOL

Have you ever wanted to participate in an event like the Woodward Ave Dream Cruise

 

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68 Shelby GT 500 Mustang

The '68 Shelby GT-500 Mustang

During the building of the GT-500 Shelby Mustangs, there were a number of different influences
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Steering System Rescue

Steering System Rescue

It’s the most important system on your car, but usually the last to be restored

 

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Great White GM cars

The Great White

My dad is a Big Mustang enthusiast, even though he did own a few awesome GM cars


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25 Hidden Hop Up Tips

25 Hidden Hop Up Tips

Ok, we know that lots of you like that factory look. Truth is, we dig it too.

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A Killer '70 Road Runner Muscle Car

A Killer '70 Road Runner Muscle Car

High performance and low cost in 1968.


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'71 Buick GS 455 Convertible

'71 Buick GS 455 Convertible

Straight-laced and as conservative as you could get.

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SuperMerc

SuperMerc

Meet 1970 Cyclone Spoiler II: the baddest Mercury never made



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