Behold the 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 396, a muscle car that rumbles like a Texan steer swaggering down the streets of Dallas. Under the hood, this beast packs a matching-numbers 325 horsepower Big Block engine, ensuring it’s got more muscle than a bodybuilder at a protein shake convention. With air conditioning to keep you cool and power steering and brakes to keep things smooth, this ride is a classic blend of brawn and luxury. Toss in bucket seats and a multi-plex stereo, and you’ve got a car that’s as cool as it is powerful.
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Get ready to rev your engines with the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport Superformance Lingenfelter Performance Engineering! These street-legal race cars are up for grabs, complete with a Lingenfelter LS7 heart, a tube frame, and four-wheel vented Wilwood disc brakes that could stop a freight train. Want to cruise in style? Opt for the A/C and power windows while feeling like the coolest cat on the block. This ride is so cool, your garage might need a sweater! Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Back in 1977, a 15-year-old Larry F. embarked on his automotive journey with a $400 purchase of a 1970 Pontiac GTO. Despite needing a bit of love, it roared to life and even survived a Cardinal red makeover. Fast forward to a heartbreaking day in a GTO junkyard, where Larry and his son stumbled upon the skeletal remains of his beloved car. Missing its bumpers, engine, and more, it was a sad sight. Larry joked about almost shedding tears, with his son confirming, “I thought you were going to cry too.”
In a thrilling showdown titled “Chevrolet Camaro SHOCKER vs The MISTRESS!”, Kye Kelley from New Orleans brings out THE SHOCKER, his nitrous-powered Camaro that’s all about pure muscle. Facing off against the MISTRESS, a familiar rival from the Street Outlaws show, this race is a clash of titans: nitrous vs twin turbo. It’s a speed duel that revs up excitement faster than a caffeine-fueled cheetah at a drag strip! Who will claim victory in this turbocharged tango? Tune in to find out!
This 1948 Studebaker Commander is the ultimate classic car makeover, swapping out its old engine for a revved-up Chevy 305 V8 with enough chrome to blind astronauts. It’s like giving Grandma a new hip and a pair of roller skates! Bolted to a 700R4 automatic transmission, this beast cruises with overdrive finesse. Riding on a Camaro sub-frame with Mustang II-style steering, it’s all set to outmaneuver its vintage buddies. Simply put, it’s a vintage classic with a modern twist that’ll make you laugh all the way to the car show!
Did Google just spill the beans on the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500? It seems like the cat might be out of the bag, as Ford enthusiasts have been spotting camouflaged prototypes zipping around for a while now. Most folks thought this beast would roar into 2018, but surprise—2017 might be the year! Is Google playing Santa with this muscle car secret, or are we all just jumping the gun? Either way, it looks like Ford’s gearing up to unleash something wild pretty soon!
As a classic muscle car enthusiast strapped for cash, you might feel like your dream ride is out of reach. Fear not! The 1970-71 Ford Torino GT and Mercury Cyclone GT offer a 250-hp V-8 punch, while the 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1973-76 Pontiac Trans Am boast colonnade style and power aplenty. Don’t overlook the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 WS6 with its 220-hp V-8 and flashy snowflake wheels. These gems prove you can rev up your muscle car dreams without breaking the bank!
The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino, a true “Cowboy Cadillac,” rides into the classic car sunset with its original bench seating and paint job as fresh as morning dew. Under the hood, it packs a GM Goodwrench 350 crate engine that purrs smoother than a cowboy’s lullaby. Equipped with air conditioning, power steering, power front disc brakes, and windows, it’s as modern as a time machine gets. And for those long cattle drives? The optional AM/FM Delco Cassette Stereo with Equalizer will keep you tapping your boots! Yeehaw!
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.
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While 1937 Ford pick-ups lagged behind in modern options, they made up for it with a V8 engine, sporting either the thrifty 136 cu in Flathead or its mightier 221 cu in cousin. Who needs fancy gadgets when you can choose between “economy” and “more power” with just a flick of the wrist? Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we’re treated to images of these vintage beauties, proving once again that sometimes, horsepower triumphs over horse sense!
The 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT is a real head-turner with its iconic gunshot grill and distinctive rear tail light pods that make it stand out in a crowd. This classic muscle car, hailing from the era of high compression, boasts a powerful 429 engine delivering at least 300 horsepower—enough to make your neighbor’s lawn ornaments tremble. The restoration includes subtle upgrades that only add to the car’s allure, making it a gem that even your garage will feel lucky to house.
