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What is Classics and 21st Century Cars All About

As a Petrol head myself I've always loved cars in general but what I'm most passionate about would definitely be classics..

Most people don't realise the difference between a classic and an older car that still has that race car engine.

A classic car commonly has a rich history behind and keeps it's value if not increases its value over a number of years..
If I had a Mercedes Benz SL300 from a junk yard and built it up from scratch it would still be worth millions in my books..
However if it would be a new Mercedes C Class I'd probably leave it lying there. Well, that's just my way of differentiating between the two..

What you'd find on this blog would be Classics and the story behind it. As well as the new reformed version of it. Sometimes the two would be compared and I'll let you decide which one is better!

Monday 14 April 2014

American Muscle

Tough, masculine and high performance – Those are just some of the words used to describe the classic muscle car. There are no automotive products that is more unique than the American muscle car, and is considered as some of the finest examples when American vehicle production was at its peak.

American Muscle 


While the rest of the world fettled with small, sporty 4 cylinder engines in the 1960’s, over in the United States of America, powerful V8 engines were being stuffed under the hoods of coupes and convertibles. It was an instant hit amongst the youth market, with performance, power and its physical prowess the main attractions.

Back in the day the streets were filled with these beasts, with the grumbling sound of its V8 ready to race.When you hear or think of the word “American Muscle” examples like the Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 immediately spring to mind. Power, speed and performance will always be associated with an old school American muscle car- there is no doubt about that.

Ford Mustang


When you look at muscle cars produced today, it just doesn’t have the same meaning and tradition it did back in the 1960’s. For instance, if the modern day version of a Ford Mustang is released it would most probably be met with reactions like “Oh, is there a new Mustang out?” or “I wonder how fast this one is.” An older Mustang would certainly scream attention and break a few necks with its appearance and sound even though it might not have the latest technology. Even today many petrol heads consider the cars from the 1960’s as true muscle cars.

Chevrolet Muscle Car 


American muscle cars have taken an even bigger significance ever since the very first The Fast and the Furious movie was released. Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel’s character in the movie), is the brains behind the machine, showcasing the raw power and performance of his muscle car – the 69’ Dodge Charger.

Not everyone is into American muscle but a quick blip on the go faster pedal will definitely sway a few opinions after hearing the roar of the V8.

Classic muscle cars are pretty amazing pieces of machinery. One that is restored and in mint condition is worth a lot of money. As the years tick on, there are fewer and fewer muscle cars roaming around which makes them even more valuable to collectors and enthusiasts alike.They are very much like Dinosaurs, once the rulers of the road but have faded away over time.

Custom Hot Rods


There is so much you can say about these beautiful machines and seeing one in reality is pretty much a rarity these days. Like they say, old school American muscle never dies it gets better with age like a fine wine. So if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one, hold onto it because it is gold!

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