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A 1970 red Dodge Challenger car illustration with evolutionary sketches.

Watch the Evolution of the Dodge Challenger from 1970 to 2018 !!

by Wes

From the original 1970 R/T and T/A homologation cars through a strange multi-decade disappearance and back into the Hellcat and Demon era, the Dodge Challenger’s history is stranger and more compressed than most fans realize. Cars Evolution animates nearly five decades of the nameplate in one continuous sequence, tracing every major trim along the way. The jump from muscle car revival to 800-horsepower factory drag car happens faster than you’d think. Watch the full evolution to see exactly where it turns.

Chrysler Hemi Power- Hemispherical by design-1 of 5

by Ross Mills

Chrysler’s Hemi engine, known for its hemispherical combustion chamber design, first roared into life in 1951 as the “FirePower” and hasn’t lost its spark since. Though not unique, the Hemi’s design, resembling an over-enthusiastic bowl, boasts efficient airflow, boosting horsepower but occasionally coughing up unburnt gases like an old man with a cigar. Originally an experimental military marvel, the Hemi keeps revving high with its distinctive wide valve covers and a penchant for high-octane fuel.

Classic 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS in black, parked outdoors on a sunny day.

Test Driving 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 502 Big-Block Restomod

by Wes

This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro wears its black-and-houndstooth restoration well, but the real story is under the hood — a crate-built ZZ502 big-block making 502 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque, backed by a four-speed manual and 12-bolt rear built to handle it. Front disc brakes and modern speed-rated tires mean this isn’t just a numbers exercise. Filmed at Fast Lane Classic Cars in Missouri, it’s a first-year Camaro built to be driven the way its new engine deserves. Watch the full walkaround to see what else went into the build.

A red muscle car performing a burnout on a drag strip.

426 Hemi Cuda vs 426 Hemi Coronet R/T – 1/4 mile drag race video – Road Test TV

by Wes

A 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda — one of just 652 built — lines up against a 1967 Hemi Coronet R/T, rarer still at 772 examples, both powered by Chrysler’s fearsome dual-quad 426 Hemi. Three years and two different platforms separate these cars, but the family resemblance under the hood is unmistakable. Road Test TV puts two of Mopar’s rarest street weapons on the same quarter mile to settle it the only way that counts. Watch to see which era of Hemi engineering comes out ahead.

Rusty, heavily damaged car in a repair shop.

eleanor shelby gt500 ford mustang gone in 60 seconds build

by Wes

This black 1967 Shelby GT500 tribute chases the exact look of Eleanor, the fictional Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds that never actually existed as a real factory Shelby. Building a convincing replica means matching wide fender flares, driving lights, and a paint scheme that became instantly iconic despite its Hollywood origins. Watch to see how close this build gets to the movie car itself.

Ford Thunderbird 1957-1958

by Ross Mills

Dive into the world of the Ford Thunderbird, where the ’57 model rolls in with larger grills, tail fins sharper than your uncle’s wit, and power seats that politely slide back when you switch off the ignition—no more gymnast maneuvers to exit. Fast forward to ’58, and Ford’s all about expanding horizons, not waistlines, with a four-seater design and an engine that could power a small country. It’s a car that even got Motor Trend’s nod of approval, proving that sometimes bigger really is better!

A classic red 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 on display at a car event.

Rare Review: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

by Wes

When Marcus Anghel of Anghel Restorations brought a freshly restored 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 into Jay Leno’s garage, even Leno’s decades of experience with rare cars couldn’t hide his enthusiasm. Built purely to legalize a massive 429 V8 for NASCAR competition, this Mustang required serious structural surgery just to fit the engine under its hood. Watch to find out what made this restoration worth the trip.

Dodge Super-Bee 1968 to 1970

by Ross Mills

Unleashing the Dodge Super Bee from 1968 to 1970 was like giving the Plymouth Road Runner a run for its money—within the same family! Chrysler’s cheeky move birthed the Super Bee, a muscle car with swagger, sporting a slightly heavier frame and a bee stripe that said, “Get out of my way!” With engines ranging from a modest 383 Magnum to the beastly 426 Hemi, it was the muscle car equivalent of a heavyweight boxer in a silk robe. Sales buzzed, then fizzled, but the Super Bee’s legacy stung on.

Man talks about a Million Dollar Boss Mustang in a garage.

Million Dollar Boss Mustang Prototype Barn Find

by Wes

Ford’s official history says the Boss Mustang program ended after 1970. This 1971 Boss prototype, discovered through an eBay listing and pulled out of obscurity, suggests otherwise. It is a car that, according to the record books, should not exist at all, found by a host whose entire career is built on tracking down exactly these kinds of forgotten machines. Watch to find out how a factory prototype like this slipped through the cracks for decades.

Bright orange 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 HEMI on display.

Review/Breakdown: 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 Hemi

by Wes

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, wrapped in TorRed with its towering wing and pointed nose, was reportedly the getaway car in a heist at Harrah’s Casino in Reno, Nevada, before its outlaw drivers were caught. Today it sits fully restored in the respected Brothers Collection, its 426 Hemi V8 far removed from its criminal past. Watch to see how a NASCAR aero car built for speedways ended up on the wrong side of the law.

Rusty, abandoned classic car with significant wear and tear.

The Barn Find 427 Comet Caliente

by Wes

A casual online post about an old car sitting in a barn led one collector on a short drive through Wisconsin and straight into muscle car history: a 1967 Mercury Comet Caliente built with the ultra-rare R-code 427, dual four-barrel carburetors, and a four-speed manual. Cars this specific almost never survive intact, let alone get rediscovered by accident. Watch to see exactly what fifty years in a barn does to a car this rare.

1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Custom in Burgundy & Engine Sound

1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Custom in Burgundy & Engine Sound

by Wes

A 1969 Shelby GT350 in burgundy hides a secret under its hood — the original 351 has been swapped for a 408 stroker motor, a choice Lou Costabile explores at a Phoenix restoration shop that had eight other Shelbys and Cobras in the building that same day. Is modernizing a genuine Shelby’s engine a compromise or a smart upgrade? Watch the full engine sound and shop tour to hear the builder’s own reasoning.

Bright green 1970 Plymouth HEMIcuda with black stripe on display.

Mark Worman’s 707 HP Hellcrate Supercharged 1970 Plymouth Superbird Tribute at the SEMA Reveal.

by Wes

Mark Worman built his reputation on TV catching other people’s Mopar misrepresentations — so when he revealed his own 1970 Superbird tribute, built around a 707-horsepower supercharged Hellcrate engine, at SEMA, the scrutiny was immediate. The Graveyard Carz star knows the line between tribute and restoration better than almost anyone in the hobby. Watch the full reveal and see how the Mopar crowd reacted.

1970 Ford Torino GT 429 SCJ convertible muscle car in black with yellow stripes.

1970 Ford Torino GT 429 SCJ Convertible

by Wes

Fewer than 20 examples of this 1970 Ford Torino GT convertible are believed to exist in its exact configuration — a 375-horsepower 429 Super Cobra Jet, drag pack, and 4-speed manual paired, oddly, with a bench seat. V8TV’s Muscle Car of the Week pulls this black-and-red survivor from the Brothers Collection to explain how two contradictory build sheets ended up in one car. Watch to see the full breakdown.

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