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Music often captures the energy of a particular time period, making it the perfect medium to celebrate some of the iconic muscle cars that defined a generation.

10 Classic Cars Mentioned In Famous Songs

Horsepower fanatics come in all shapes and sizes, and their automotive preferences tend to run an even wider gamut. We’re not just talking Chevy vs. Mopar vs. Ford. Think bigger. We’re talking about American iron, European sports cars, and buzz-bomb imports. No matter how you like to burn your gasoline, it seems just about everybody loves the look—and sound—of individual runner throttle bodies on an engine.

All-Aluminum Ford Windsor Engine Makes Big Power on the Dyno!

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Steve B Howard

DISCLAIMER: I'm not a classic car expert or even a car collector. I'm just a dude that likes cool cars. If you don't like this article maybe stop reading it and try writing your own instead of complaining about this one in the comments.

1970 Plymouth Dream Muscle Cars: Cuda, GTX, Superbird & More

While not exactly the Golden Age of automotive excellence in America, the 1980s birthed some timeless and rare models, including some that still hold plenty of relevance in today's fast-paced landscape. This "Malaise Era", as some coined the period, was marred by rising emission standards, as well as increasing foreign competition in the form of sporty, efficient sedans and coupes that seemed to spread like wildfire. To put it plainly, American manufacturers needed to step up their game in order to keep up with the changing tides, which led to some experimental ventures, as well as some very intriguing designs and homages, some of which set the standard for their respective classes.

The Best American Cars of the 1980s

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He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

Revving up the excitement even before it hits dealerships, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is generating a buzz. While deliveries haven’t begun in North America or Europe (reservations only for now), the GTD is turning heads. Praises go to Ford for transforming the track-dominating Mustang GT3 into a road-legal muscle car.

2025 Ford Mustang GTD: A Bold Street Supercar with Controversial Interior Revealed

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It's the golden era of muscle cars. In the world of classic American muscle cars, the 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 stand as titans. Their reputations were built during the horsepower wars of the late 60s and early 70s, and now, they face off on the drag strip to settle the score. Both of these rare and powerful machines are geared specifically for straight-line speed, making this race a thrilling spectacle for enthusiasts.

1971 Hemi ‘Cuda vs. 1969 Camaro ZL1

While offering nearly similar V8 engines on paper, the Mopar 383 V8 offered a larger bore and stroke that boosted horsepower on many muscle cars.

Classic Mopar Power: What Made The 383 V8 Different From The 340 And 440 Engines?

By the middle 1960s, George Romney had left the helm of American Motors to become governor of Michigan and company president Roy Abernethy had decided that AMC needed to compete more directly against GM, Ford and Chrysler. In order for the Kenosha manufacturer formed from the 1954 merger of Nash and Hudson to do that, a genuine full-size car had to be created to steal sales from the Impala, Galaxie and Monaco. With a wheelbase stretch and a restyling by Dick Teague, the Rambler Ambassador became that car for the 1965 model year. Here's a once-snazzy soft-top Ambassador from that year, found at a family-owned yard just south of the Denver city limits.

Junkyard Gem: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Convertible

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

It's pretty much impossible to talk about muscle cars without talking about the Pontiac GTO. Pontiac is, after all, credited with birthing the American muscle car movement by sending the first of its iconic GTO builds to its showroom floors in 1964. Said movement promptly began to go mainstream once the accessible GTO hit the scene, with U.S. manufacturers spending the better part of the ensuing decade producing horsepower-hungry brutes for the American middle class.

What Made The 1970 Pontiac GTO A Legendary Part Of Muscle Car History

By the time the 1960s ended, an entire secret language had evolved around the world of what were known at the time as “supercars.” We know them today as muscle cars—a newer term that wasn’t used until such cars returned years later as collectible automobiles. Along with features like mag wheels, Wide Ovals, and Positraction, the shaker hood would earn status among young gearheads as a sign that you were packing serious heat under the hood. One of the marketing conundrums of selling high-performance was that all that power was hidden from view. Making that power known to others was typically the job of an aggressive exhaust note aided by a lopier cam and a larger exhaust system, along with whatever fender badge callouts could be hustled up by the design department. Hoodscoops had always been part of car designs since the 1950s, but matters took on a more appropriate kinetic approach with the invention of the “shaker hood”—a freestanding cold-air scoop attached directly to the carburetor and that moved in concert with the engine’s vibrations.

What Is a Shaker Hood and What Muscle Cars Have Them?

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One of the more bizarre-looking vehicles to emerge from the custom car world of the Seventies, the Cadillac Seville Milan started life as a standard Cadillac Seville before Milan Coach Builders of California removed 18 inches of wheelbase and made other modifications to create. Now, one of the approximately 500...

Rare 1978 Cadillac Seville Milan Convertible Up For Sale In Charlotte: Video

America’s Iconic Muscle Car. The Pontiac GTO, a symbol of power and performance in the 1960s, epitomized the rebellious spirit of its era. This muscle car revolutionized the automotive industry, leaving an indelible mark on American culture. In 1964, the American automotive landscape was transformed as the nation embraced...

The Rebellious Legacy of the Pontiac GTO

This stunning Cobra recreation rocks a 427 cubic-inch Roush V8 with an aluminum block. Superformance has also installed massive brakes and adjustable coilovers. The cabin is bathed in beautiful red leather. If you want to buy an original Shelby Cobra from the 1960s, you’ll have to write a check with...

Superformance’s Cobra MKIII Is Almost As Good As The Real Thing

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A cornerstone of Ford’s mid-century lineup, the Fairlane carved a unique path for itself from 1955 to 1970. This iconic American nameplate embodied the design trends of the era, offering a diverse range of choices for drivers. From sleek coupes to practical wagons, the Fairlane catered to a wide...

Classic Ford Fairlane Skyliner: Restored Beauty with Retractable Hardtop at Barrett-Jackson

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

RM Sotheby’s is set to auction the iconic 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, famously known as the “Snake Charmer,” originally owned by Hank Williams. This single-owner sports car, cherished and meticulously maintained by Williams for nearly 60 years, stands out as an extremely rare find — now being offered by Williams’ family.

Iconic 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra "Snake Charmer" Surfaces at Auction

In case you hadn't heard, Autoblog turns 20 this month. A lot has happened over the past two decades, from the crossover boom to the rise of hybrids and even the first widespread adoption of battery-electric cars. Hyundai and Kia have both exploded into the mainstream, and despite the slow march toward bigger and clumsier cars, we saw the resurgence of American muscle and the pony car supremacy wars. Cars are cleaner than ever before, yet absurdly quick. The future may not be perfect, but if you look at the past, where we're going is incredibly promising.

The Autoblog 20: The most significant new cars of the past two decades

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Hot Dozen: The Most Collectible 1980s Muscle Cars

If you prefer Star Trek: The Next Generation over the original series and Van Halen to Led Zeppelin, you're likely a Rubik's Cubecarrying member of Generation...

Hot Dozen: The Most Collectible 1980s Muscle Cars

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