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Byepolr-Built Saleen S281 Strikes A Chord On A Personal Level

James Elkins — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:34:49 +0000

Joe Odam decided to build the ultimate Saleen S281.
This New Edge Mustang seamlessly blends show car aesthetics with race car performance.

A Classic 1971 F-100 gets a NASCAR-Inspired Revival

Jason Samp — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:09:48 +0000

Craig LoPresti revived his 1971 Ford F-100 with a NASCAR-inspired build.
Check out the build and the hardships that LoPresti faced.

Thunderstruck: Saleen Releases Black Label Sportruck

James Elkins — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:04:13 +0000

The Black Label line from Saleen has a new face with its Sportruck.
The truck comes equipped with performance suspension and a supercharger.

Killer Coronet: Joel Applegate’s Supercharged 1968 Dodge Coronet

Brian Wagner — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:43:23 +0000

The Dodge Coronet is one of the best looking muscle cars ever made.
This Coronet is packing some serious modern horsepower.

Wild Flared 1965 Mustang Rocks Small-Block Ford Power

James Elkins — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:12 +0000

This 1965 Mustang boasts more than just its good looks.
Under the hood is a potent 408 stroker making 600 horsepower.

“Faded Glory” Is One Sharp LS-Powered 1972 GTO

Brian Wagner — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:16:23 +0000

Pro Touring Texas took your average GTO and turned it into something amazing.
Faded Glory has all the cool factor of a GTO and much more.

A Rare Pair Of Pristine Pontiacs

Brian Wagner — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:23:43 +0000

Have you ever seen a Pontiac Can Am?
Check out this video where Mark Sivek shows off his rare 1977 Can Am.

A Marvelous Collection Of Classic And Modern Mopars

Brian Wagner — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:17:01 +0000

Chris Lehuede has amassed an impressive collection of Mopars.
Check out this video where he takes us on a tour of his collection.

Killer Blue Whale Buick Electra: A 580-Horsepower Leviathan

Dave Cruikshank — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:55:23 +0000

Back in the day, when gas was cheap and muscle cars ruled the earth C-Body platform was the king of the hill.
AutopiaLA brings us a 1976 Buick Electra buffed up with almost 600 horsepower.

A Muscle Car For The Turns: Plymouth’s 1970 AAR ‘Cuda

Brian Wagner — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:23:11 +0000

Plymouth needed a car to run with the Z28 Camaro and BOSS 302 Mustang at the track.
The 1970 AAR Cuda was Plymouth’s entry into the road racing world.

Generational Horsepower: This Oldsmobile 442 Is A Family Heirloom

Brian Wagner — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:06:43 +0000

There are some cars that just never leave a family.
Check out this awesome Oldsmobile 442 that’s truly a family treasure.

Rare Mopar Options You Might Not Know About

Brian Wagner — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:14:52 +0000

You could order cars in the 1960s and 1970s with some pretty interesting options.
Here are some rare Mopar options you might not know were available.

Restomod Done Right: A Really Cool 1964 Corvette

Brian Wagner — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:20:48 +0000

Restomod builds are a great way to improve a classic car.
This C2 is the perfect mix of custom parts and OEM goodness.

This Chevy Sedan Delivery Is Rocking A Rowdy Hemi

Brian Wagner — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:13:18 +0000

Jim Dunn’s 1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery is a bit different than others you might see.
Jim’s Chevy is rocking a 392 cubic-inch Hemi under the hood.

Rowdy And Cruising: Dennis McCarthy’s 1956 Chevy

Brian Wagner — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:59:40 +0000

The Tri-Five Chevy is a real classic.
Check out this ultra-cool 1956 Chevy built by Dennis McCarthy.

One Sharp Car: Reed Styve’s Ford-Powered 1973 AMC Javelin

Brian Wagner — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:32:40 +0000

Reed Styve’s Javelin is one rowdy ride.
This AMC carves corners up thanks to a 557 cubic-inch big-block Ford engine.

Ernie Adams Builds His Dwarf Cars From Scratch

Brian Wagner — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:45:07 +0000

Ernie Adams builds small cars with big personalities.
All of the cars Adams creates are hand-built.

A Ford Galaxie 500 And A SOHC Cammer Engine Is One Heck Of A Combo

Brian Wagner — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:52:49 +0000

What would happen if you stuffed a 427 SOHC Cammer into a Ford Galaxie?
You’d get Bob Matranga’s wild Ford.

Rare Combo: The Ball Stud Hemi And The Barracuda It Calls Home

Brian Wagner — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:35:31 +0000

Have you heard of the Ball Stud Hemi?
Here’s the story of this mythical engine and the amazing car it now lives in.

If You Love Crazy Ideas, We Present, Project 899

Jeremy Nichols — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:06:53 +0000

We got the crazy idea to take a ’69 Camaro roller and attempt to build an 8-second quarter-mile beast in just nine days.
This is Project 899. Follow along to see if we achieved the goal.

Simon Gluckman’s “Little Eve” Is One Rowdy Hot Rod

Brian Wagner — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:52:25 +0000

Simon Gluckman wanted to spend his inheritance in a way his mother would approve up.
Gluckman used the money to build a hot rod in his mother’s honor.

This Plymouth GTX Saloon Racer Is A Mopar Fan’s Dream Ride

Brian Wagner — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:21:51 +0000

Robert Brown has built one cool Plymouth GTX.
This big-block beast was inspired by vintage SCCA Saloon-style race cars.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Brewster McCloud (1970)

Rob Finkelman — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:38:01 +0000

This month Rob reviews the 1970 Robert Altman film, Brewster McCloud.
Brewster McCloud is a move that features a bevy of classic muscle cars.

This 1966 Pontiac 2+2 Is Packing Plenty Of Horsepower And Luxury

Brian Wagner — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:30:28 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a car to have plenty of horsepower and luxury.
This Pontiac 2+2 built by the Roadster Shop is stylish and powerful.

Video: History Of The Final Rapid Transit System Caravan ‘Cuda

Brian Wagner — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:04 +0000

The Rapid Transit System Caravan was a popular Chrysler promotion.
This video covers the history of the final RTS ‘Cuda.

Lightweight Monster: Finale Speed-Built Carbon Fiber 1969 Camaro

Brian Wagner — Wed, 03 May 2023 13:28:55 +0000

This carbon fiber beast could be the ultimate 1969 Camaro.
Jay Leno and Chris Jacobs reveal all the cool details packed into this F-body.

The “Malibeast” Chevelle Is a Supercharged Street Monster

Brian Wagner — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:12:35 +0000

You can’t go wrong adding some boost to a 1969 Chevelle.
The Malibeast is a gnarly Resto Mod ride that lives up to its name.

A Sinister ’67 Pontiac Tempest That Can Cruise And Autocross

Brian Wagner — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:41:36 +0000

The Pontiac Tempest is a classic car with some great lines.
Check out this Tempest that’s rocking a big block and is driven hard.

Mike Copeland’s 500 Horsepower Hydrogen-Powered Ford Falcon Futura

Brian Wagner — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:36:48 +0000

Mike Copeland has elevated the art of building a restomod.
Copeland’s Falcon cranks out 500 horsepower thanks to a hydrogen-powered Coyote mill.

Ultra Rare Dodge Dart GT Convertible Brought Back To Life

Brian Wagner — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:24:33 +0000

There were only 26 Dodge Dart GT convertibles made with a 4-speed and 318 under the hood.
This Dart is being brought back to life and will be on the road soon.

EV Apache: Casey Loter’s Tesla-Powered 1958 Chevy Truck

Brian Wagner — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:06:02 +0000

Casey Loter wanted to hot rod his Chevy Apache with modern tech.
Loter’s Apache is powered by a 500-horsepower Tesla Model S motor.

British Bruiser: Peter Green’s 1969 Super Bee Tribute Car

Brian Wagner — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:42:31 +0000

Peter Green has always had a love affair with American muscle cars.
Green’s Super Bee tribute car is one nice ride.

Is This Barn Find The World’s First Corvette? You Make The Call

Andy Bolig — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:53:38 +0000

News of this Corvette’s existence shocked the Corvette world. In this video,
Corey explains a little bit of this Corvette’s history.

Barn Find Mach 1 Mustang Brought Back To Life And Does Burnouts!

Brian Wagner — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:10:28 +0000

What do you do when you find a crusty barn find1969 Mach 1 Mustang?
The Nitro Union crew decided big smokey burnouts is what needed to be done!

Sexy Sally: Shawn White’s Radical 900-Horsepower Pro Street Chevelle

Brian Wagner — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:05:41 +0000

Shawn White has found a way to make a 1970 big block Chevelle even cooler.
White’s “Sexy Sally” is one nasty ride that takes Pro Street to a new level.

Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar

Nigel Dobbie — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:30:02 +0000

From dusk until dawn. The Project GTP Hypercar previews the 2023 race car, which will compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. #CadillacRacing #LEMANS24 #IMSA #WEC

Rob’s Movie Muscle: The Baddies’ 1968 Dodge Charger R/T From Bullitt

Rob Finkelman — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:28:32 +0000

Countless articles have been written about the Mustang from Bullitt.
This month, Rob has a look at the bad guys’ 1968 Dodge Charger R/T.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Hi-Riders (1978)

Rob Finkelman — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:04:46 +0000

This month, Rob has a look at Hi-Riders.
This 1970s exploitation film is chock full of muscle cars and drag racing.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Faster (2010)

Rob Finkelman — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:44:58 +0000

car movies have existed before audiences could even be treated to the sounds of revving engines and screeching tires, with a host of silent film titles in the 1910s and ‘20s establishing the genre.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Frank & Penelope (2022)

Rob Finkelman — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:18:48 +0000

We’re back with another car movie review. This month, Rob breaks down the recently released, genre-defying film, Frank & Penelope.

Rob’s Movie Muscle: The 1970 Dodge Challenger from Vanishing Point

Rob Finkelman — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:57:34 +0000

In this edition of RMM, Rob has a look at one of the most iconic movie cars in history – the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T in Vanishing Point.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: At Close Range (1986)

Rob Finkelman — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:03:08 +0000

Rob is back with another Car Movie Review. This time, he examines the 1986 noir thriller, At Close Range, starring Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, and Mary Stuart Masterson.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Catch Me If You Can (1989)

Rob Finkelman — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:08:31 +0000

The 1980s had plenty of forgotten car movies. This month, Rob has a look at one of them: 1989’s Catch Me if You Can.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: The Punisher (2004)

Rob Finkelman — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:51:20 +0000

We’re back with another Car Movie Review. This month Rob has a look at the 2004 revenge flick, The Punisher, and the cars that appear in it.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Demolition Man (1993)

Rob Finkelman — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:14:03 +0000

This month, Rob reviews the 1993 film Demolition Man, starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.

“Budget Build:” This C5 Corvette Is A Certified Ripper

Brian Havins — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:30:01 +0000

This “budget” boosted C5 Corvette is a terror on the streets.
We take a look with the help of That Racing Channel.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: Running On Empty (1982)

Rob Finkelman — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:09:59 +0000

This month, Rob’s Car Movie Review has a look at an Australian car flick with a cult following: Running on Empty (1982)

This 3100 Chevy is the coolest birthday present ever

Randy Bolig — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:36:22 +0000

When new, the 3100 Chevy truck was strictly a utilitarian vehicle.
Now, enthusiasts have discovered the hot rods that lurk under that heavy sheetmetal.

Rob’s Car Movie Review: John Wick (2014)

Rob Finkelman — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:37:52 +0000

We’re back with another one of Rob’s Car Movie Reviews. This month we focus on the 2014 action film John Wick and the muscle cars seen in it.

Video: Corvette C8 Z06 Hits $3.6-Million On The Auction Block

Brian Havins — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:09:47 +0000

The Corvette C8 Z06 VIN #001 broke a record on Saturday at Barrett-Jackson as the price exceeded the three million dollar mark.