american muscle cars

Harley Earl – GMs Ultra Prolific Designer

Harley Earl was born in a different era and at a different time.  The date was 1893 and the location was Los Angeles, in an area to become known as Hollywood.  It was a time of much promise for anyone young.  Harley was born into a family of horse-drawn carriage makers whose business eventually evolved […]


A Muscle Car Returns

If you were a car-obsessed teenager in the 1970s then you probably know all about the Camaro Z28. The Z28 was the Camaro that had all of Chevy’s hot performance options and it was so fast that it was barely legal – really. Chevrolet built the Z28s from 1967 until 2002 at which point the […]


The Nissan 240Z Story

In the fall of 1969, Nissan Motor Company introduced a two-seater sports car to the automotive world. It had European styling, American power and Japanese build-quality. It was an immediate hit and began a following among sports car enthusiasts that has become almost cult-like. The car was the Datsun 240Z and here’s the story of […]


Hire a car or use public transport when on holiday

Using public transport is a greener and often cheaper alternative to hiring a car when considering travelling around while on holiday. In most larger cities, particularly English speaking ones, finding your way around using the local network of trains and buses shouldn’t be too much of an issue. You also have the added bonus of […]


1970 Plymouth Hemicuda

The Cuda (Plymouth Barracuda) came in several different models – 318, 340, 360, 383, 440, 426 Hemi. It was one of the greatest muscle cars ever created. The first was introduced back in 1964 and the production continued to 1974. So, which is the ultimate Cuda? No doubt – The Hemicuda! Talking about great cars, […]


2008 Ford Mustang GT California Special

Today’s car is this black 2008 Mustang GT with the CS Trim. Being an appearance package, the heart of the GT/CS is it’s unique look. The GT/CS package offers a number of styling enhancements for the retro-styled fifth-generation Mustang. With 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque at its disposal this ride is a true […]


1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible – Not a car to pass on

Today’s 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible has build sheet and Marti Report verified, Sunlit Gold over black, Factory A/C, power steering and brakes and it is Rotisserie restored! Achieving such great look is not an easy job – it costs a lot and takes time. However, a couple weeks back a Shelby expert was looking this […]


1968 Chevrolet Camaro C5R – 2013 Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year Finalist

The featured muscle car – 1968 Chevrolet Camaro C5R is 2013 Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year Finalist! It has Doug Rippie Motorsports built C5R LS1 engine, Five speed TREMEC transmission, Full DSE suspension, Custom Forgeline wheels, C6 Z06 brakes, Custom fabrication everywhere, STACK gauges, 295 front, 345 rear tires! Let’s look at the evolution […]


1964 Chevrolet Impala SS with Lots of Features

1964 Chevrolet Impala offers full size comfort, full size attitude! Not many cars can swagger as well as a ’64 Impala, and few can carry a screaming orange paint job, full custom interior, an air ride suspension and deep 18” billet rally wheels like this one! If you like cruising in the large lane, piling […]


1970 Dodge Challenger “Insidious”

This muscle car icon – 1970 Dodge Challenger “Insidious” is what we say a rolling work of art. Sure, it’s a fully functional and fast vehicle with all of the amenities a modern pro-touring car has, but it’s the details which sets this Challenger aside. Dubbed “Insidious” by its creator Dave Salvaggio, this rolling sculpture […]