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Nancy and Bob Dunbar’s original-owner 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge isn’t just well preserved — it’s wearing a color that exists because of a turf war inside General Motors. Project manager John DeLorean wanted Chevrolet’s Hugger Orange for his Judge, and when GM’s rules said no, he simply renamed it and pushed it through anyway. Here’s the story behind Carousel Red, and why the earliest Judges built in it are still the ones collectors want most.
Rear-wheel drive and snow have never gotten along, and every muscle car owner has learned to accept that. Dodge decided the Challenger didn’t have to follow that rule and built the segment’s first factory all-wheel-drive system instead. Here’s how the AWD Challenger GT actually decides when to send power to all four corners, and why it’s still a real muscle car underneath.
Forget the Hellcat for a second. The quickest street-legal Challenger running the quarter-mile right now might be a plain R/T with a secret. Todd Barber’s twin-turbo build runs mid-8s on public roads, no supercharger badge required. Here’s how a sleeper build like this manages to embarrass cars with twice the advertised horsepower.
A supercharged LT4 V-8, a 198-mph top speed, and a quarter mile in the 11s. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 doesn’t need a political metaphor to make its point. Reviewers who got behind the wheel walked away calling it “too fast to be fun,” and once you see the custom Goodyear tires Chevy built just for this car, you’ll understand why.
Get ready to rev your engines and your imagination as we dive into the world of TV’s top custom car guru. From a mind-blowing carbon-fiber ’Cuda that’s as sleek as it is speedy, to the all-wheel-drive 2017 Dodge Challenger GT perfect for those who like their muscle cars with a touch of practicality. Oh, and let’s not forget the outrageous 800-hp Challenger SRT Hellcat X—turbocharged, supercharged, and sure to make your grandma spill her tea. Buckle up for these wild rides!
Looking for some classic American muscle to spice up your garage? Meet the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu—a ride that’s as thrilling as a squirrel on a caffeine kick! With a frame-off restoration and just 15,000 miles on the clock, this LS-powered beauty is a perfect fusion of old-school charm and modern performance. Equipped with a 5.3L LS V8 and a slew of upgrades, it’s more than just eye candy. Ready for a ride that’s cooler than the other side of the pillow? Check out the full scoop!
Every muscle car owner has heard the paint-shop horror stories – cars disappearing for months or years without progress. Muscle Car Review’s April 2017 issue sat down with three respected restoration pros, Bob Perkins, Jason White, and Ken Maisano, to get real advice on hiring a painter and working with a shop. Their tips are aimed squarely at helping readers avoid becoming the next horror story. Here’s what they had to say.
Every April, the Javits Center turns into ground zero for the auto industry’s biggest bets, and 2018’s New York Auto Show was no exception. The Verge’s Phil Esposito walked the floor to find nine vehicles worth remembering once the confetti settled — from six-figure supercars to the trucks quietly outselling everything around them. Some picks are obvious. One or two are not.
Al VerSchave has owned the same 1966 Chevy II Nova for fifteen years, dragging it through multiple moves while slowly turning a lightweight economy coupe into a Pro Street monster pushing past 870 horsepower. Builds like this don’t happen overnight – they take a decade and a half of patient upgrades, serious chassis work, and a refusal to trade in for something newer.
Have you ever found yourself at a car show, nodding along as someone throws around the term “pony car” and wondered if they’re talking about a horse with a penchant for speed? Fear not, fellow auto enthusiast, you’re not alone. A “pony car” is not just a tiny equine with a need for speed, but a class of American muscle cars, like the iconic Ford Mustang. The term originated in the 1960s when these compact, stylish, and affordable vehicles trotted onto the scene, redefining cool.
Plymouth built just fourteen 1971 Barracuda convertibles, and only seven of those got the 426 Hemi – a rarity so extreme it turned the Hemi ‘Cuda convertible into the most valuable muscle car ever sold at auction. One example brought $3.5 million in 2014, a record that still stands for Detroit’s muscle car era, while another chased a $4.8 million bid without finding a buyer.
A collision-damaged 1967 Chevelle, a Craigslist ad in Toledo, and a small-block sitting on an engine stand at home – that’s all it took for Zac to turn a plain 136-code Malibu into a genuine street machine. He’ll be the first to admit he wishes he’d started with a real 138-code SS396 instead, but the build proves the VIN tag isn’t the only thing that makes a Chevelle special.
WeBe Autos walks through a sprawling Pennsylvania property packed with classic and muscle cars that have sat untouched for decades — from half a dozen 1966 Mustangs to a rare 1958 Ford Retractable hardtop and even a 1914 Model T. Every car here has a price and a story, and most have not moved in twenty-five years or more. Take the walk and see what’s still waiting to be saved.