muscle cars

A nostalgic look at the muscle cars that defined Gen X, from Fox Body Mustangs to turbocharged Buick GNXs and HEMI-powered legends.

There's no instruction manual for turning a regular car into a showstopper. The builders behind these machines operate on instinct, passion, and countless hours of trial and error. Their finished products represent automotive rebellion at its finest.

Discover the true origin of the term “muscle car” and uncover who really invented it. From the 1964 Pontiac GTO to the rise of drag racing magazines like Super Stock, this deep dive explores how the iconic phrase was born, how it spread through car culture, and why it still defines American high-performance legends today.

The Pontiac Trans Am wasn’t just another Firebird trim, it became the Firebird everyone remembers. Born out of the pony car wars of the late 1960s, the Trans Am quickly grew from a performance package into a standalone muscle icon.

When you think of classic American muscle, names like Mustang, Charger, and Chevelle probably come to mind first. But tucked into Mercury’s history is a vehicle that packed serious power and presence: the Marauder.

The Pontiac GTO didn’t just join the muscle car movement, it helped kick the whole thing into motion. In the early 1960s, the GTO became a blueprint for muscle culture: big engines, bold identity, and the kind of street performance that made the car feel alive.