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Chevrolet Chevelle Second Generation part one 1968-1970

by Ross Mills

In the late 60s, Chevrolet decided the Chevelle needed a makeover – and boy, did it get one! Shrinking the wheelbase like it was going on a diet, the 1968 Chevelle strutted in with a long hood and a trunk that played hard to get. Meanwhile, the SS 396 and luxury Concours models flaunted hidden wipers like they were hiding a juicy secret. By 1970, the Chevelle was squared up and ready to party with a new 454 engine. It was like the Chevelle was saying, “Who needs subtlety when you can have horsepower?”

A classic blue and yellow Mopar car with text asking which Mopar is best.

Which Mopar is Best Mopar?

by Wes

Regular Car Reviews took its unmistakable style to the Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle to answer a question every Mopar fan argues about: which one is truly the best? Among a field of Hemis, wedges, and slant-sixes, they found a favorite, and nearly drove home in it. Part car show tour, part love letter to Chrysler’s muscle era.

Bugatti Veyron

by Ross Mills

Meet the Bugatti Veyron, the street-legal speed demon that once held the record for the world’s fastest car at 267.856 mph. This engineering marvel boasts two mid-mounted V8 engines, four turbochargers, and a bank of ten radiators just to keep its cool. However, owning one is no small feat—its Michelin PAX tires alone will set you back $70,000, and a new transmission? A cool $120,000. So, if you’re planning a trip to France, maybe add a vineyard tour while you’re at it!

A red toy car with a demon face and text about a demon.

1st DELIVERED DODGE DEMON in AMARILLO!!!!!!!

by Wes

When the first Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in Amarillo rolled off the truck, Kevin Van Voris was there to meet it. This was the factory-built quarter-mile weapon that Dodge shipped with a crate of drag parts and an 840-horsepower headline figure. Seeing delivery number one in person is a different thing than reading the spec sheet.

Ford Ranchero 1968 to 1969

Ford Ranchero 1968 to 1969

by Ross Mills

Meet the Ford Ranchero of 1968-69, a vehicle with a split personality—part truck, part car, and a whole lot of charm! Sharing a platform with the Torino, this Ranchero offers everything from Spartan simplicity to luxurious GT excess, complete with brushed aluminum dash and a seat belt warning light that says, “Safety first, but fashionably!” Fancy a “Rio Grande” edition? Only 900 exist, sporting grabber colors and a hood scoop for that extra dose of pizzazz. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!

1965 Chevy Impala SS 1/2 car showcased in white.

Review & History: 1965 Chevorlet Impala SS 396 425

by Wes

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport hides a secret under its hood that almost no one still has: the rare L78 396 rated at 425 horsepower, backed by a four-speed manual. V8TV counts the survivors and lands on a number frighteningly close to zero. From the Brothers Collection, it is a full-size Chevy with a big-block resume most muscle cars would envy.

1970 yellow Buick GSX 455 Stage 1 with black stripes and 4-speed transmission.

Review/Breakdown: 1970 Buick GSX 455 Stage 1 4-Speed

by Wes

Buick built just 678 GSX models in 1970, and the 455 Stage 1 was the fiercest of them all. Rated at 360 horsepower but making a monstrous 510 ft-lbs of torque, one was clocked by Motor Trend at 13.35 seconds in the quarter mile — the quickest test car of the entire year. This Saturn Yellow four-speed example comes from the famed Brothers Collection. Watch V8TV break down a muscle car most people forget existed.

1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO muscle car in blue.

1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

by Wes

By 1971, emissions rules and falling compression were strangling Detroit’s muscle cars, and most manufacturers were backing away. On Muscle Car Of The Week, V8TV’s Kevin Oeste argues the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am refused to go quietly. Behind one of the best-looking shapes of the era, Pontiac engineers did real homework to preserve performance against the incoming regulations. See how the Trans Am held the line as the era wound down.

Chevrolet Small block engines -1954-1998 number-1

by Ross Mills

Chevrolet’s small block engines, led by Ed Cole’s 265 cid V8, have been roaring through history since 1955, starting with the Corvette and Bel Air. Known as the “Mighty Mouse,” this engine quickly became a race circuit favorite. From the 283’s groundbreaking 1 hp per cubic inch to the legendary 350, these engines have powered everything from sports cars to boats. Although U.S. production ceased in 2003, the versatile small block, still available in crate form from Mexico, continues to make waves.

Driving a 1970 Hemicuda 4-speed on a live test drive.

1970 Hemicuda 426 4 speed rules drive test !

by Wes

A genuine 1970 Hemi Cuda, 426 under the hood and an A833 four-speed in the tunnel, gets taken out for a real drive test, and it is happening in Italy. Built with 11-to-1 forged pistons and a Comp cam but left with stock exhaust, carbs, and clutch, this Cuda rides on a Dana 60 with 3.54 gears and was clearly meant to be used. See how a mythologized muscle car behaves when someone actually lets the clutch out.

CHEVY CAMARO conception-prototypes

by Ross Mills

Hold onto your hubcaps, folks! The Chevy Camaro’s fifth generation roared onto the scene in 2009, initially track-bound, but ready for retail in 2010. Built in Canada, this beastly beauty started under $25k in 2013—unless you wanted the ZL1, packing 580 horsepower and possibly costing more than your first house! The Camaro briefly vanished from showrooms but returned with a bang, flaunting concept cars and prototypes from auto shows to NASCAR, even dabbling in E85 fuel. It’s a muscle car lover’s dream!

Ford Mustang Fifth Generation

by Ross Mills

The Ford Mustang’s fifth generation, launched in 2005, rides the nostalgia wave with a nod to the fastbacks of the ’60s. Sporting a mix of retro flair and modern muscle, it features a Macpherson-strut suspension, and a lineup of engines that could make a cheetah jealous. From a humble V6 to a roaring V8, it packs a punch stronger than your morning coffee. With options like a 1000-watt stereo and a Shelby GT500 that could double as a rocket, this Mustang ensures you’re never late for brunch.

Bright orange 1970 Dodge Challenger on display at a car show.

Jay Leno’s Favorite American Muscle Cars

by Wes

The Drive heads to Jay Leno’s Garage to hear the comedian and lifelong gearhead pick his favorite American muscle cars, and the choices say a lot about how his mind works. Alongside a 1971 Dodge Challenger and a seven-liter Ford Galaxie 500 sit two wild cards: a 1,000-horsepower rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile Toronado and a crate-engined Buick Roadmaster. When you can own anything, these are the ones that earn a spot. See what made the cut.

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