Unveiled after a 30-year slumber in a barn, the Mercury Monterey 1962 S-55 is the unicorn of American Muscle Cars. Imagine a classic that’s rarer than a snow day in Miami—only 124 of these beasts were ever fitted with the roaring 406/405HP Tri-Power V8. This powerhouse was stuffed into the Monterey like a sumo wrestler in skinny jeans, coupled with a factory 4-speed manual and a special order 4.11 axle, making it a dream for speed demons. Dust off your vintage driving gloves, this treasure’s ready to rumble!
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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!
“It’s especially amazing that a muscular muscle car would turn up in a lady’s garage in Bristol,” said a bemused onlooker. The ’68 Firebird, a 5.7-litre V8 with under 84,000 miles, is heading to auction with its one-owner story intact. Meanwhile, muscle car mania is revving up elsewhere: million-dollar beauties strut their stuff at car shows, Kumho V8s roar into the Muscle Car Masters, and a camouflaged 2017 Camaro ZL1 sneaks around in stealth mode. Who knew muscle could be so charmingly mysterious?
In 1970, the Ford Ranchero 500 underwent a facelift that was as subtle as a wink from across the room. Gone was the “Torino” or “Fairlane” badge above the glove box, replaced with a bold “Ranchero” or “Ranchero GT” label—because who needs ambiguity, right? The exterior got a sleek makeover with a pointy grill and aerodynamic “coke bottle” styling, ensuring it cut through the wind like a buttered bullet. And let’s not forget the swanky “Squire” trim, adding woodgrain flair reminiscent of a country club on wheels.
