If you look back at some of the General’s hottest-performance cars, you will notice a reoccurring theme — many do not have a traditional perimeter frame. Many of these muscle cars were built on what is called a unibody platform…. Read More ›
1970’s
It turns out Ford’s Fox body was almost its first global platform – Ronan Glon @Hemmings
1973 marked a major turning point in the auto industry. It was a year marred by an unprecedented oil crisis that forced Americans to rethink their definition of a car. Automakers were implementing drastic changes as executives worried about the cost… Read More ›
Mustang II with a fascinating history – Larry Edsall @ClassicCars.com
Sometimes collector cars are bought simply because of their rarity and value. But sometimes they are bought because of their story. For example, Jay Leno says he doesn’t buy cars, he buys stories. The Pick of the Day is a car with… Read More ›
Did the series of Ford Probe concept cars go on to influence the production Ford Probe? – Daniel Strohl @Hemmings
They both arose from the same economic factors and in the same general time period. They had some styling similarities, emblematic of that time period. They both relied on collaborations with Ford-adjacent companies. And, of course, they shared the same… Read More ›
Another look at The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue – Mac’s Motor City Garage
In the opinion of many, Mark Donohue’s The Unfair Advantage is one of the finest racing books ever written. MCG takes a few moments to revisit a motorsports classic It really is remarkable, and in a strange way, affirming: After all these… Read More ›
WATCH THIS: Trans Am on Super 8 – Mike Austin @Hemmings
Vintage Racing Maybe it’s from spending a week at the Scottsdale Auctions and seeing every shade of muscle car just sitting all too pretty, but we’ve got a hankering to see what it was like when these were the main… Read More ›
6 ways the 1974 GTO broke new ground (for better or for worse) – Thomas A. DeMauro @Hemmings
The 1964 GTO enjoys legendary status, having been credited with kick-starting the muscle car era, and it remains a revered collectible. Conversely, the 1974 example has been viewed as the Goat that ended that same era, resulting in fewer fans… Read More ›
Dodge celebrates Challenger’s 50th birthday with ‘Gold School’ option – Larry Edsall @ClassicCars.com
Flexing its muscles, Dodge describes the coupe as ’50 years and zero chance of growing up’ Challenger’s 50th birthday Ford had its Mustang and Mercury its Cougar. Chevrolet had the Camaro and Pontiac the Firebird. American Motors doubled up with… Read More ›
VIDEO: Sifting for precious metals in them hills – Dan Stoner @Hemmings
Rusty gold discovered What’s the one thing that unites all gearheads? The one pilgrimage that we all dream about? That one singular experience that separates us from mere mortals…or, at least, the smarter guy on the block? The fabled junkyard… Read More ›
My Search For American Muscle – Part VII — an amazing run -Reblog
I have been so busy training for Ironman Chattanooga and the Chicago Marathon this summer and fall that my search for an old car to buy has kind of taken a back seat to all of that. The summer and… Read More ›