What is a Muscle Car?
The term “muscle car” refers to production automobiles made between the 1960s and early 1970s. These cars had high-performance V8 engines and high-capacity exhaust systems. They drink heavily at the pump and were built for one reason: speed. Even without aftermarket alterations, these cars could hold their own on the drag strip. Today, collectors prize these cars for their performance and their high-powered engines. Despite having back seats, most muscle cars are two-door vehicles. Popular classic muscle cars commonly seen on the road include the following models: • ’67 through ’69 Chevrolet Camaro • ’66 through ’72 Chevrolet Chevelle • ’66 through ’72 Chevrolet Nova • ’64 through ’73 Chevrolet Corvette • ’64 through ’70 Ford Mustang. There are various models of these muscle cars that are more sought after than others. In the Chevrolet models, an SS is worth more than a standard vehicle. The Camaro has an RS/SS model that is quite rare, as well as the Yenko models. A popular Mustang th
