Back in the 1950s through the mid 1970s, Detroit automakers produced many cars that were out and out “muscle” vehicles. These sorts of vehicles shared the same characteristics: they were two door coupes with souped up engines, responsive transmissions, an assertive exterior design, and a sporty interior. High fuel prices and changing tastes finally limited [...]

Back in the 1950s thru the mid 1970s, Detroit automakers produced many automobiles that were out and out “muscle” automobiles. These types of vehicles shared the same traits : they were 2 door coupes with souped up engines, responsive transmissions, an aggressive exterior design, and a sporty interior. High fuel prices and changing tastes finally [...]

Review
“Randy Leffingwell and Darwin Holmstrom teamed up a couple of years back on Muscle: America’s Legendary Performance Cars, and it became an instant classic. Not just for David Newhardt’s museum-quality photography, but for the stories behind each car (and type of car) portrayed.” [...]

Nothing says American automotive power like a muscle car. Celebrating the greatest cars of Detroit’s greatest era, this book puts the muscle car into perspective as never before—with specially commissioned photos that capture each car from every angle; detailed specifications; and in-depth accounts of developments in styling and [...]

The world’s most popular book on the mighty American cars of the 1960s and 70s is back and better than ever. Updated with more specs, more information and more color than ever before. This edition showcases more than 300 of Detroit’s tire-twisting cars from Ford, Chevy, Dodge, AMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and more. [...]

minimad666 asked:

Skyline vs Muscle Car

amandapanda2242 asked:

Here are some cool clips of cars drag racing up at Capitol Raceway with some shots of a local car show in between. This is also my pop culture final. Enjoy!