The big-block V8 powered Corvette was a legend, however it only lasted for a brief 10 model years from 1965-1974. Even though the 396 cubic-inch big-block V8 Corvette was the first big-block V8 Corvette, for many years it was relegated

By 1976, the golden era of the muscle car was over. Most American muscle cars were gone, the few that remained had V8 engines with lower horsepower ratings. For 1976 the largest and only displacement size available in the Chevrolet

The return of a legendary performance car model name usually lives up to the reputation of that name. Usually most automakers are very careful when reviving a performance car name after an absence. However this isn’t always the case. Over

Ford had produced a phenomenal almost 1.3 million Mustangs from Spring of 1964 to the end of the 1966 model year. When Ford released an updated Mustang for 1967, it was a gamble. If Ford didn’t get the updated styling

Ford’s release of the 1966 Fairlane GT and GTA and 1968 Ford Torino GT were not as successful as the Pontiac GTO and some other muscle cars of this era. These mid-size Fords were solid muscle cars available with a

The 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar was the second generation of the Cougar. The first generation 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar had been a big success. It was a luxury oriented sporty pony car built on the Ford Mustang’s platform, but had its own

Let’s rewind back to the early-1980s, when performance cars in the American car market had hit a low point. Automakers were now concerned with surviving in a new era of strict emissions and fuel economy standards. Engine displacement had shrunk

The release of the 1982 Mustang GT helped to fuel the revival of V8 powered rear-wheel drive American performance cars in the 1980s. Not only did it provide great performance at the time but it did so for such a

The 1985-1989 Merkur XR4Ti was an anomaly. It was a 2-door sports cars that could fit 4 adults comfortably, had very good trunk space, had very aerodynamic attractive styling, great handling, fast acceleration, an upscale interior, and rear wheel drive.

The first generation 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger had a very short lifespan but its impact was lasting. The current Dodge Challenger would not be the fantastic seller today that it is, had it not been for the 1970-1974 Challenger. Though the