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A factory 426 Hemi is rare. A 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T convertible is rare. Put the two together and you have one of the hardest-to-find Mopar muscle cars ever built, and this one rolled straight into the Graveyard Carz shop with a history that surprised even the crew. Watch to see why this drop-top elephant motor car stops seasoned Mopar people in their tracks.
The fastest way to feel four decades of progress is to put both ends of a bloodline nose to nose. In this Generation Gap matchup, Davin’s 1968 Pontiac Firebird with a 320-horsepower 350 faces Matt’s 2010 Lingenfelter Trans Am, a 655-horsepower modern Camaro in Firebird disguise. The spec sheet suggests a blowout, but nostalgia and character do not show up in numbers. Watch the old and new fight it out.
Handing someone a list of the five best Camaros is like handing them a lit match in a fireworks factory, and V8TV knew it. Built to mark fifty years of the Chevrolet Camaro, this countdown pulls genuinely significant cars from The Brothers Collection, from first-gen Z/28s to COPO 427 monsters, and dares you to accept the order. Whether you agree or not, it will make you defend your favorite. See who takes number one.
This 1969 Pontiac GTO looks like just another handsome green convertible until you learn the build sheet: the high-revving Ram Air IV 400 backed by a four-speed, in a drop-top body. Fewer than 50 were built with that exact recipe. Freshly restored and unveiled at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals from The Brothers Collection, it sits at the very top of the factory muscle car pyramid. Take the full tour.
Ask ten enthusiasts to name the greatest muscle cars of all time and you will start nine arguments before you finish the sentence. This countdown leans straight into that fight, lining up the GTOs, Hemi Mopars, big-block Chevelles, and Boss Mustangs that defined an era and daring you to accept the order. With over a million views, it is less a verdict than a conversation starter. See if number one matches yours.
The Mopar 440 V8 powering this rebuild traces back to 1966, when Chrysler bored out its 413 engine to create the largest V8 in its lineup at the time. Between 1969 and 1971, the 440’s most famous variant arrived: a triple-carburetor ‘Six Pack’ setup that pushed output to 390 horsepower. Understanding that decade of escalation adds real context to the resurrection captured in this restoration project.
A father ordered this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible in factory pink, then was forced to sell it and lost track of it for decades. Thanks to persistent friends and a lot of searching, his son found the car and bought it back into the family. Pulled straight from the garage for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Barn Finds display, it remains beautifully unrestored. Hear the full story.
The 1984 Corvette had no 1983 model year to follow — Chevrolet skipped it entirely to finish an all-new chassis built by chief engineer Dave McLellan. Rather than chase bigger horsepower numbers, the C4 staked its reputation on handling, backed by the new optional Z51 package. The sales results that followed proved the bet was the right one.
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am arrived at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop looking like a bird of fire but driving like a lame duck. Instead of swapping in a crate motor, the crew kept the Pontiac 400 and modernized it with a rare FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 setup, a 2004R overdrive, fresh rear gears, and a COMP roller cam. The result is a screaming chicken that finally lives up to its hood. See how it came together.
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 is a muscle car marvel, boasting a revamped design and the most powerful engine of its era—the LS6 big block. With a whopping 450 hp, this beast could outpace your neighbor’s lawnmower with ease. Only 137 are officially registered today, making them rarer than a unicorn at a car show. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you’d better have a spare pair of pants for when you hit those exhilarating 500 bhp speeds!
In the Ford Motors V8 saga, the Mercury’s 410 FE engine flexed its muscles from ’66 to ’67, merging the 390’s bore with the 428’s stroke for a mechanical love child. Meanwhile, the 427 FE engine roared onto racetracks, its power only outshone by its confusing math: 425 cubes? Seems like someone rounded up! Ford’s 427 Cammer, a NASCAR contender with a timing chain longer than a politician’s promise, boasted up to 657 hp. That’s enough power to make even the most stubborn valve nod in agreement!
This 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback wears the most famous silhouette in pony-car history, built in the image of the gray-and-black “Eleanor” that Hollywood turned into a legend. The listing says only that it has sold, which leaves the better question: tribute, restomod, or something in between? From the ram-air hood to the driving lights in the grille, every detail nods to the screen car. Take a closer look.
ThunderHead289 pulls the tarp off a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 that sat dormant in a barn for three decades, a 428 big-block with a four-speed manual, a combination that once meant serious business. The whole video builds around one question every barn-find fan knows well: will that long-dead V8 fire back to life? It is a patient, careful revival of a genuine full-size sleeper. Watch to find out whether the 428 finally wakes up.
In 1932, Henry Ford unveiled his masterstroke: the Model 18, a budget-friendly V8 marvel powered by the legendary flathead engine. This purring powerhouse not only thrilled hot rod enthusiasts but was also Clyde Barrow’s top pick for a quick getaway. With 21 bolts holding its head high, the flathead became an icon, racing through the streets and into history. Meanwhile, Ford’s knack for timing ensured the company stayed revved up in profits, proving that sometimes, crime and car innovation do pay!