Classic Ford Maverick Review—Classic Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 15th January 2021 By Charlotte Iggulden Maverick definition: An unorthodox/independent person who acts free from constraints and organisational guidelines. The Ford nameplate refers to an unbranded form of cattle. Maverick also applies to the free-roaming mustang and Ford’s pony car, a symbol of the pioneering spirit of the American west. Ford’s compact car, Maverick (Americas, 1969-1977), was an instant success that would unexpectedly rival the Ford Mustang. Not to be confused ... View
Pontiac Firebird – Classic Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 6th January 2021 By Charlotte Iggulden The mythical Firebird appears in cultures around the world. Slavic folklore tells of a prophetic glowing bird from a distant land; beautiful and dangerous, it is simultaneously a blessing and harbinger of doom to its captor. Meanwhile, Ancient Greek mythology records a Phoenix, an immortal bird that regenerates from fiery ashes and has come to symbolise renewal. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am’s decal is arguably ... View
Chevrolet Super Sport – Classic Muscle Car Review Author Elise | 9th December 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Super: Latin (preposition and v. prefix) meaning above, beyond, or in addition to an especially high degree; akin to Greek hyper. Before Louis-Joseph Chevrolet (1878-1941) co-founded the eponymous car manufacturing company, he was a mechanic, car designer and race car driver. You would not be wrong in saying performance runs in a Chevy muscle car’s veins. This is our classic Chevrolet SS review on the ... View
Autocar Review—Car Magazine Review Author Elise | 23rd November 2020 By Chris Williams It is very difficult to write a review of a car magazine/website as a petrolhead for one overarching reason: a visit to their website for an intel-gathering mission stays on course for all of thirty seconds before falling down an inescapable rabbit warren of distracting reviews and videos. There is nothing to be done but indulge until the appetite is satisfied some hours ... View
AMC Javelin – Classic Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 12th November 2020 By Niamh Smith ‘And They’re Off!’ The AMC Javelin was one of the last pony cars to leave the stable. They had already been pipped to the post by the big three (GM, Ford and Chrysler) and had already “been there, done that, got the t-shirt!”. But for AMC, being late to the party wasn’t the disaster you would think. In fact, it saved them by the skin ... View
Dodge Charger VS Chevy Camaro VS Ford Mustang – Which Is Better? Author Elise | 3rd November 2020 By Owen Pham Ever since the establishment of American muscle cars as a particular car category in the 1960s, many different muscle cars have been released to the market to draw petrol heads’ attention. Although the Ford Mustang has always been known as the most popular muscle car ever, there have been fierce rivals around this savage horse. But the closest competitors for Mustangs in terms ... View
Ford Mustang Mach 1 – Classic Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 26th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Mach 1: High speed, exceeding 1200 km/h or 750mph, enough to break the sound barrier. In the same year that Concorde hit the headlines, Ford’s Jet-Age-influenced Mach 1 performance package was officially launched, responding to a generation’s need for speed. In production from 1969-78, the popular Ford Mustang Mach 1 returned briefly in 2003-4 as part of the Ford Heritage program; its 2021 incarnation ... View
Classic American Muscle Cars – 2020 Review Author Elise | 21st October 2020 By Lucy Hotchkiss Iconic, sleek and menacing. The term ‘muscle car’ was first coined to describe special, high-powered and mass-produced alternatives to sports cars, specifically tailored for drag racing. So that’s what muscle cars were for. Now, big wheels, highly tuned suspension, V8 engine, high-performance specs, coupe-style body, aggressive stance, ever-increasing horsepower, outrageously good looks… Those are what muscle cars have. But what a muscle car is… is ... View
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT500 – Classic Muscle Car Review Author Elise | 19th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Few names conjure up the image of performance like Carroll Shelby. His involvement with the Mustang stands as probably the best marketing decision Ford Motor Company ever made, and a pivotal moment in the history of automobiles. The limited production 1965-68 Shelby Mustang performance cars, with their racing pedigree, helped define the golden era of muscle cars. The car’s winning streak has led to ... View
Plymouth Barracuda – Classic Muscle Car 2020 Review Author Elise | 15th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Barracuda [ber-ə-ˈkü-də]: A large, predatory fish found in warm water. Fast and slender, it has an aggressive appearance and behaviour. Reflected in its logo, Plymouth Barracuda and its aggressive incarnation ‘Cuda are frequently cited alongside the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro as a legendary pony car and iconic muscle car. To find out why, here is our short car review, looking at the model ... View