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Hurst/Olds 1975 to 1984

by Ross Mills

The Hurst/Olds returned in 1975 with a “T” roof that leaked more than a juicy gossip, leading to recalls. By ’79, the Hurst/Olds was on a new diet, shedding the 455 engine and sticking to a 350, with EPA breathing down its tailpipe. Fast forward to 1983, the model sported a power bulge and enough flashy stripes to make a zebra jealous. In ’84, it flipped its paint job, adding some muscle to its rear end. From waterlogged beginnings to a limited edition superstar, the Hurst/Olds saga is a tale of transformation!

A comparison video of 1971 Barracuda and 1971 Mustang Boss 351 muscle cars.

1971 Plymouth Barracuda / Cuda vs. Ford Mustang Dealer Promo Film

by Wes

A 1971 Chrysler dealer promo film pits the Plymouth Barracuda directly against the Ford Mustang, using the kind of side-by-side sales pitch showrooms once relied on before magazine comparison tests were easy to find. Sourced from Chrysler’s Master Tech training series, the footage offers a rare, factory-accurate look at how each brand argued for the same buyer’s money. What the salesmen were actually told to say is worth hearing in full.

Buick Grand Sport 1965-1970

by Ross Mills

The Buick Grand Sport of 1965-1970 was a true muscle car marvel, sneaking a 401-cubic-inch V8 under the hood despite a 400-inch limit—talk about bending the rules! By 1967, the Grand Sport brought along its siblings, the GS 340 and GS California, all dressed to impress with fancy badges. Fast forward to 1970, the GS 455 flexed its 455-cubic-inch muscles, offering a Stage 1 that could make even the Chrysler Hemis sweat. And let’s not forget the GSX Stage 1 in Saturn yellow—it was the fashion icon of the muscle car world!

Three Dodge Charger cars parked outside a dealership with a sign.

Dodge Charger Daytona vs. Stock Charger vs. Hellcat: Wind Tunnel

by Wes

A team of Canadian enthusiasts put a stock 1969 Dodge Charger Hemi, an authentic aero-warrior Charger Daytona, and a modern 2015 Charger Hellcat through the same wind tunnel to find out whether the Daytona’s towering wing and elongated nose cone actually worked. The results cut through fifty years of NASCAR marketing and muscle car folklore with real drag coefficient data. Watch to see how much the vintage aero package really earned its reputation.

Why Men Love American Muscle Cars?

by Ross Mills

Men’s love for American muscle cars is a tale as old as horsepower itself. These beasts are more than just vehicles; they’re an extension of a man’s personality, a steel embodiment of machismo. Muscle cars roar with power, offering an exhilarating speed that whispers of limitless horizons. They entice with the promise of tinkering and customization, letting men get their hands greasy. Plus, they catch the eye—who can resist a Camaro’s allure? In the end, it’s all about bragging rights and the thrill of the ride.

1952 Indy Car with open cockpit and yellow-blue paint.

1952 Indy 500 Car John Snowberger Restores His Dad Russ Snowberger’s

by Pat C

John Snowberger, son of Indy 500 legend Russ Snowberger, inherited his father’s knack for crafting exquisite race cars. Starting with wood, John moved to crafting detailed 1/8″ scale models from materials like aluminum. Each model is a labor of love, taking 30-40 hours to meticulously hand-form. Beyond models, John also restores his father’s famed Federal Engineer Specials, driving them at vintage racing events. As they say, “The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.”

Vintage car engine with detailed components and colorful wires.

The Barn Find HEMI GTX and yard FULL of Mopars

by Wes

Recycling yards exist to strip cars for parts, not preserve them — which makes this 1968 Plymouth GTX a strange find at Clay and Sons’ Mopar yard in Missouri. It still has its original 426 Hemi sitting in the engine bay, untouched through however many years of sitting outside. Auto Archaeology tracked it down among the yard’s unsorted inventory. See how a car this significant ended up here instead of a museum.

Plymouth Barracuda 1970 and 1971

by Ross Mills

The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda shed its economy car past, rolling into the muscle car scene with a swagger, thanks to the ‘cuda Hemi power option. Vibrant colors like “Vitamin C” and “Sassy Grass Green” ensured it wasn’t just fast but flashy too. In 1971, the Barracuda sported a grill makeover and four headlights, making it the only year to sport fender “gills.” With engines ranging from a “slant six” to the mighty 426 Hemi, it was a beast on the road, albeit with handling that made tight turns a bit more of an adventure!

1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack classic muscle car in black and orange.

Review: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack

by Wes

A 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T packing Chrysler’s legendary 440 Six Pack big block gets the full Muscle Car of the Week treatment from V8TV, straight from the Brothers Collection’s drag-strip-focused stable. Three two-barrel carburetors, one of the last great engine options before the muscle car era’s long decline, and a build made to be run hard rather than just admired. Watch episode 239 to see exactly what makes this Mopar such a mean machine.

Classic car restoration with a sleek black finish and modern rims.

Nitrous Oxide Fed Hoopty Impala Drag Races Shelby GT500 & LX – 1/4 Mile Video – Road Test TV

by Wes

A nitrous-fed 1970 Chevy Impala — described by its own owner as a hoopty — lines up against a Ford Shelby GT500 and a Mustang LX in a quarter-mile grudge match that has no business being close. Sleeper builds exist for exactly this reason: to make purpose-built performance cars sweat against something nobody took seriously in the staging lanes. Watch to see whether raw displacement and a bottle of nitrous can out-muscle factory engineering.

Vintage car challenge featuring a classic blue muscle car and two men in retro attire.

1970 Dodge Challenger RT Commercial

by Wes

A vintage thirty-second Dodge commercial sells the 1970 Challenger R/T with total confidence, no hedging and no apologies, straight from the muscle car war’s absolute peak year. It is a snapshot of exactly how Detroit convinced an entire generation of buyers to walk into a dealership and sign for real horsepower. Watch a pitch that needed almost nothing but the car itself to make its case.

Classic red 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 six-pack muscle car on display.

Test Driving 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack Pistol Grip Four Speed

by Wes

This 1970 Plymouth Cuda isn’t just dressed up to look like a 440 Six Pack car — its fender tag, VIN, and stampings all confirm the numbers-matching 390-horsepower V8 is the one Plymouth installed at the factory. Paired with a 4-speed Pistol Grip shifter and a Dana 60 rear end, it’s built for a driver, not just a display. Fast Lane Classic Cars in Missouri has it ready for both shows and the road. See what a verified Six Pack Cuda looks like up close.

Famous TV Car

Guess The Make And Model Of This Famous Prototype Car Made in 1955

by Pat C

Before it became the most famous crime-fighting car on television, the 1955 Lincoln Futura was a $250,000 Ghia-built concept car with a double plastic canopy and a 300-horsepower V8. A decade later, George Barris pulled it out of storage and turned it into the original Batmobile. Here’s the real story behind the car everyone’s been trying to guess.

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