While the GTO was the first high-performance intermediate to sell in large numbers, it wasn't the first American model worthy ...

The muscle car era of the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s was exciting and glorious for some drivers and their cars. This was a time when terms like "there's no replacement for displacement," were ...

During a decade free of unnecessary restrictions, American manufacturers developed a series of wild drag strip-oriented ...

Shelby Mustangs and Mopar Hemis lead record muscle car sales at Mecum’s 2025 season starter in Kissimmee, Florida.

Muscle cars represent the pinnacle of American automotive performance and style with their powerful engines, aggressive designs, and rich history. Certain models stand out not only for their speed and ...

GM brands were not widely recognized for their muscle cars during the classic era due to an arbitrary rule that limited engine size to under 400 cubic inches in non-full-size cars. GM finally ...

Newly required 5 MPH bumpers jutted out from the front ... someone who wants to nab a real example of the golden age of muscle cars.

A 10-year-old Chevy Camaro is a great used muscle car today thanks to the 2014 facelift, and still offers an array of exciting trims and powertrains. This is one of Ford's longest-lasting ...

In fact, the first true muscle car (defined as a model with a lightweight body and powerful engine) was probably the Oldsmobile Rocket 88, which hit the road in 1949. These cars were immensely ...

The muscle cars of today can't really be called muscle cars anymore. Models like the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, while it possesses a 668-horsepower supercharged V8, are laden with tech and features ...

Let’s explore some of these now-defunct brands. This feature includes some of the brands that built muscle cars over the decades, but are no longer in existence. Despite becoming famous as a ...