Muscle cars didn’t change American culture as much as they became a part of it. Maybe muscle cars are such an integral part of American culture because they represent the truest of American ideals – freedom. Controlling the raw power and speed of a muscle car creates a sense of freedom like no other. Behind the wheel of a muscle car the entire world becomes one big race track; there are no checkered flags, or pace cars, but just open roads as far the eye can see. You can go anywhere you want and [...more]

America's love with fast cars is the stuff of legends. From songs to movies, from magazines to calendars, from posters to art shows, and in the digital age, from screen savers to youtube videos and fan pages, hot rods and muscle cars are truly icons of speed, sexiness, and beauty. And across the country, fans gather at their local road rally or cruise night to show off the best examples of the classic muscle cars. Those with a true appreciation of muscle cars may want to visit a muscle car muse [...more]

The only thing better than a muscle car is, of course, a bunch of muscle cars all together in one place. While the most active seasons for car shows are spring and fall, while the weather is nice and pleasant, the summer does have some events for the avid car enthusiast. Those on the East coast are sure to enjoy the Fun Ford Weekend June 29-30. Set to take place at Bristol Dragway in Tennessee, there are a wide range of activities planned that is sure to make it a fun-filled event for the whole [...more]

Whether you are an avid car collector, a car enthusiast, or simply a car owner, classic car shows are the place for you. They are the ideal place to look at, and maybe even get your hands on, your favorite classics like the Model T as well as some of the newer designs like the Dodge Charger. But even more than that, classic car shows are a great way to learn about and visualize the history of the automotive industry and how it got to where it is today. The specifications for each car show vary. [...more]

Is there anything more American than baseball and apple pie? Well, if there is anything more American than Mom and apple pie it would have to be the traditional American muscle car. Muscle cars are performance vehicles that embody the American spirit: they are fast, sturdy, and powerful. But the debate regarding the first “true” is one that will most likely not be settled anytime soon. Popular opinion is divided as to whether the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 or the Pontiac GTO was the first true muscle [...more]

Summertime finds many Americans hitting the road. Whether they are going on road trip vacations or cruising for fun with friends, they want to be enjoying the warm weather and longer hours of daylight by getting out on the streets and highways. Summer is also the time when motorheads like to show off their wheels, with car clubs holding rallys and tours or meeting in parking lots to display classic and vintage cars. There are some clubs that focus on foreign made vehicles, but there is nothing [...more]