The Death and Rebirth of American Muscle Cars
Ever since their debut in the 1930’s, American muscle cars had been going strong, enticing youths and experienced drivers alike. However, this all changed in the mid-1970‘s. Government interference and industry regulations restricted the market, and many thought that beautiful, powerful muscle cars were a thing of the past. After a few final great vehicles, muscle cars faded away from the picture.
Pictured: 1974 AMC Javelin, one of the last successful high-performance cars of its era.
A new law made in the mid-1970‘s outlawed auto racing, and along with the rising gas prices caused by trade regulations, a new stage had been set — a stage that saw many buyers turning to smaller, more fuel-efficient street cars.
But muscle cars were not dead for good. Manufacturers changed their Ford and GM ushered in the new age, with competing pony cars made on the cutting-edge of tech to outsell each other. These first cars were the 1982 Mustang G2, and GM’s third-gen Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. The Mustang featured a new 302-cid V8 motor, which set the industry standard for acceleration and speed, while the Camaro was one of the most popular Indy 500 pace cars of its decade.
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Pictured: 1982 Mustang G2, 3rd Gen Camaro, 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Regardless of whatever other inventions are coming to revolutionize the car industry, one thing is for certain: though they have had their rough patches, American muscle cars are here to stay.
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This is exactly what happens when you play with #American muscle.
Not only that the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 beat two Mercedes AMG cars on the same day, but one of the two was actually tuned and modified so its engine produces more than 700 #HP.
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This is exactly what happens when you play with American muscle. Not only that the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 beat two Mercedes AMG cars on the same day, but one of the two was actually tuned and modified so its engine produces more than 700 HP.Remember the Galpin Rocket? The 725-horsepower beast based on the sixth-generation Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang, co-designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker.
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Remember the Galpin Rocket? The 725-horsepower beast based on the sixth-generation Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang, co-designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker. Full article: goo.gl/180klX
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.These videos suck. He just wants attention. If I gave to anyone or thing, you wouldn't know about it. This is not the page for this type of vanity
1/2 them dont look homeless 
Funny can afford jewelry and smokes but not food................
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Beautiful classic car
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1965 Olds F-85
The turbos poking out of the grill grabbed our attention immediately! What about you?
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Very nice car looks awesome
I had a ’72 AMX 360 4barrel 4 speed, really miss that car!
A guy in my High School had this same car he destroyed it in a about 6 months total Dumbass!!!
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In the wisdom of my ‘age’ I find this to be quite an attractive design.
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I love this ?
Figured you might ??