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Title: Plymouth Road Runner 1970 Superbird 426

Mike Fitzgerald, the proud owner of this iconic car, first laid eyes on the Superbird in 1972, and it was love at first vroom. Fast forward to today, Mike gets misty-eyed reminiscing about seeing his beloved car fully restored to its original glory. It’s like watching a superhero donning their cape again, ready to save the day with a roar that would make even Superman jealous. Mike’s reaction? Priceless – like finding out your grandma is a retired secret agent.

Rev up your engines and polish that chrome, because the Union County Drag Shootout is where speed meets bling! With prize money up for grabs, this adrenaline-fueled event is more than just a race—it’s a wallet-boosting opportunity for speed demons and gearheads alike. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just here for the tire smoke and high-octane laughs, the Union County Dragway promises a tire-squealing good time. So, buckle up, and may the fastest car win… and maybe buy dinner!

The backstory: Zac found this nightmare/dream Chevelle in Toledo, Ohio. It was on Craigslist. It had collision damage in the front. It had a big-block bolted to an automatic. Zac had a stout 327 on […]

Jay Leno, the king of comedy, also reigns supreme in the muscle car world with his 1966 Dodge Coronet. This seemingly ordinary coupe secretly roars with a 426 Hemi under the hood, a nod to its beastly heart. As Leno cozies up to this piece of American horsepower history, it’s clear that while the car may have aged like fine wine, it still packs a punch that’s more like a shot of whiskey. Forget your average cup of joe; this ride’s fuel is pure adrenaline!

This week, we take a look back at the top 10 quickest Muscle Cars as reported by various car magazines from 1970! These aren’t OUR recorded numbers, but those published by the media back in […]

Meet the Ford Thunderbird 1957, Ford’s stylish retort to Chevy’s Corvette, but with more luxury and less vroom-vroom. In its third year, the ’57 T-bird got a spiffy makeover and packed a 312 cu in engine that could deliver a cool 245 hp. For those who thought that was a snooze, you could soup it up to 300 hp with a Paxton supercharger, making it the perfect car for a leisurely drive that says, “I could go fast… if I wanted to.” Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for the drool-worthy pics!

Rev up your nostalgia engines as we cruise back to 1965, the year the Chevrolet Impala broke records and set hearts racing with over a million units sold! This iconic ride didn’t just break the mold; it smashed it to smithereens, becoming the car equivalent of a rockstar. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we’ve got a gallery that could make any car enthusiast drool. Feast your eyes on these classic beauties, each shot capturing the Impala’s legendary charm in full throttle glory.

Step right up and feast your eyes on the 1934 Ford Cabriolet Convertible—a car so classic, it makes vintage look vintage! Under the hood, the Ford V8 flexes its muscles with a whopping 85 horsepower, just enough to make you feel like Bonnie and Clyde (without the whole police ambush bit). With 14 body style options, you can choose your own adventure—just not the three-window coupe, it got the boot this year. For those feeling fancy, the DeLuxe version offers pin striping and chrome horns, because why not accessorize your getaway car? Priced at $48,995, it’s a steal—minus the actual stealing part.

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