Muscle Cars
Thunderbird 1958-1960
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Posts
The first redesign of the Thunderbird came at an interesting time; a recession was underway that cut automotive sales almost in half, killing off Ford’s other big project that year, the Edsel. Seeking to make the car approachable to new buyers, the “Square Bird” changed the car from a Corvette-challenging two-seater to a more practical [...]
1969 Ford Mustang 429 Fastback
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
The introduction of the Mustang in 1964 marked the most successful launch of a new car model in automotive history. It was the right concept, the right car, and came along at just the right time to become one of the most iconic of American classic cars. In fact, the model created the class of [...]
The Pony Car Evolution
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
First Generation The original version of the car was released on September 29, 1966, as a 1967 model. GM positioned it as a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang, which had been a tremendous success for the rival company. The Camaro was designed as a sporty compact car that combined high performance and exciting styling [...]
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado: GM’s Innovative Classic
Posted on 21. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
Of all the classic cars that rolled off Detroit’s assembly lines, the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was one of the most unique. When it debuted in ’66, it was the largest American made front wheel drive vehicle ever. While it was not the first front wheel drive produced in the U.S., a distinction belongs to the [...]
A One Hit Wonder: The History of the 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Customized Cars, Fast Cars, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
We can thank Richard Petty for one of America’s most recognizable muscle cars: 1970 Plymouth Superbird. Petty drove for Plymouth in 1968, and when Dodge introduced the 1969 Daytona, he wanted one. Petty felt they would be more competitive on the super speedways. But the powers that be at Chrysler wanted him to stay with [...]
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 454
Posted on 14. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
History Produced from 1964 to 1977 this great Chevy muscle car is one of the most sought after and highly collected cars of all the muscle car designs. The Super Sport version was the most popular, with race car enthusiasts making it one of the best sellers. The vehicle went through several designs and changes, [...]
Thunderbird 1961-1963
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Posts
History The “personal luxury car” did not appear on the American scene until the company produced the T-Bird in 1955, likely as a response to Chevrolet’s 1953 introduction of the Corvette. All original T-Birds were convertibles that came with a standard fiberglass hardtop. The 1961 to 1963 models, however, were offered as convertibles or hardtop [...]
Big Block Engines
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Muscle Cars, Parts, Posts
What makes an engine a big or small block? Technically, a big block design integrates the block and other engine parts like oil sumps and heads into a single metal casting. However, when it comes to muscle cars, the designation has more to do with displacement. Most automakers had two basic V8 engine block designs [...]
The Dodge Charger Redline
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Muscle Cars, New Cars, Posts
One of the great cars in muscle car history, the original Dodge Charger, helped put the HEMI engine on the map and made Mopar a name respected by gearheads everywhere. When the nameplate was resurrected in 2006 as part of Chrysler’s brand revitalization, many fans were disappointed to see the legendary vehicle reborn as a [...]
Muscle Cars, Small Block Defined
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Muscle Cars, Posts
If you’ve been around serious automotive enthusiasts and muscle car aficionados, then you’ve probably heard about the ubiquitous Small Block Chevy Engine. Often referred to as the SBC, this engine has seen its fair share of action under the hood of countless performance vehicles and plenty of mundane transportation. Well known for its ease of [...]