Most cars are engineered to survive a warranty period. A small number are engineered to survive decades. These vehicles stand out because their drivetrains, materials, and design choices consistently hold up under extreme mileage.
Your childhood road trips probably included things that would shock a modern cop. Standing through the sunroof felt like freedom. Sleeping stretched across the backseat seemed practical. Then researchers started studying crashes, and everything changed.
From homologation specials to modern factory monsters, muscle cars share one trait: power delivered without hesitation. Their appeal comes from engineering choices that favor strength, speed, and mechanical presence.
Edsel Ford once said, "Father made the most popular cars; I want to make the best," and that's precisely what The Lincoln Motor Company did. So, here's how the company began and continues to craft its cars.
When Nigel Mansell’s gearbox failed just before the end of a race, the desperate driver tried to push his car across the finish line—but the consequences were devastating.
Most muscle cars made noise through bold styling and aggressive marketing. But one vehicle did neither. Behind conservative lines and practical intent was a factory-built anomaly that quietly challenged everything enthusiasts expected from the 1970s performance scene.