Exira, Iowa resident Allan Yoshida is a man of few words, we suspect. He kindly emailed Classic Industries three photos of his black over blue 1971 Camaro. Mr. Yoshida went on to explain that the Camaro has a 350-cubic inch V8 engine and is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. 

When discussing the world of high-performance American automobiles, few names resonate as deeply as Steve Saleen. A visionary racer, engineer, and entrepreneur, Saleen is best known for his eponymous brand, Saleen Automotive, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of American performance vehicles. From transforming Mustangs into track monsters to building one of the few true American supercars—the Saleen S7—Steve Saleen’s legacy is as fast-paced and fascinating as the cars that bear his name.

The 3.8L turbocharged V6 engine that powered the Grand National and GNX was a unique creation in an era still recovering from the muscle car collapse. Unlike most performance cars of the time, it didn’t rely on a big V8. Instead, Buick engineered a torquey, boost-happy V6 that could blow the doors off cars with twice the displacement (1987 GNX #51 produced of 547 built - lead photo).

In the haze of underwhelming American cars of the 1980s, Buick—a brand long associated with elderly buyers and soft luxury—did something unthinkable. It unleashed a pair of performance monsters that tore through quarter miles and took down Corvettes, Mustangs, and even European sports cars. These were the Buick Grand National and the ultra-rare, legendary GNX (1987 GNX in lead photo).

The Buick Regal, introduced in 1973 (1978 Regal shown above), emerged during one of the most tumultuous eras in American automotive history. Stretching across the tail end of the muscle car era into the smog-choked malaise years, the first few generations of the Regal prioritized style, comfort, and luxury over outright performance. From 1973 through 1987, the Buick Regal became a case study in how government regulations, economic shifts, and changing consumer tastes could transform a car from a potential performer into a cruiser fit more for Sunday drives than drag strips.

Some Shelby Mustang tributes simply look the part. While others both look and act the part. This 1968 Shelby GT350 Mustang fastback clone both has the Shelby looks and is backed up by a prodigious Ford stroker small block V8 that packs quite a high-performance punch. There are also several enhancements to the pony car's suspension, wheels, tires, and brakes that are worth describing to let you know that you're not just looking at a nice-looking Shelby tribute.

Upgrading your American muscle car or truck with a new set of headlights not only enhances the vehicle's visual appeal but also improves drivability and safety. Whether you're restoring a classic muscle car or giving your modern muscle truck a makeover, selecting the right headlights can make a big difference. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll explore the features, advantages, and benefits of 10 top headlight brands for muscle cars and trucks: Dapper, Oracle, Delta, OER Authorized, Holley RetroBright, J.W. Speaker, Redline Lumtronix, United Pacific Antique Lights, Quake LED Headlights, and Octane Lighting Headlights. Each brand offers unique features to suit different needs, from sleek aesthetics to cutting-edge lighting technology.

If you're handy with old vehicles, something like say a first-generation Ford Bronco could be your daily driver. They're simple and straightforward to work on. You don't have to be a computer genius. They're analog instruments of on- and off-road mayhem. With typically lots of access in the engine bay, within the interior, and underneath the truck, especially should there be enhanced ground clearance, there aren't really any tight spaces that make projects more difficult than they need to be to accomplish.

The Classic Industries employees working in the company's Retail Showroom weren't sure what the jet-black vehicle parked in the showroom's parking lot was. Someone said there's a Batmobile out there. Hearing this made several of us in the office quite curious. Some of us sneaked out to the parking lot to discover if we might get a glimpse of the Caped Crusaders, Batman and Robin exiting the vehicle, so we could find out what crimes might be occurring right under our noses in Surf City U.S.A. at Classic Industries.

Old car projects can take longer than you think. They may well cost more money than you've budgeted. You could certainly have some big challenges along the way, in terms of mistakes made, parts not fitting properly, must-have components on backorder, and having to acquire some items that might not be reproduced. The missing parts could well be unobtainium. In the end, you may need to make some parts yourself. In essence, restoring an old car is not the sort of hobby that's well suited for those who aren't willing to overcome many obstacles along the way. The terms labor of love and labor of lunacy come to mind.