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.

Behind the scenes, auto manufacturers and engineers often give their projects code names. This allows them to discuss those projects without leaking secrets to the public, but these nicknames often also indicate the spirit of the project. So, when Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) began developing a special supercharged version of the 4.6L DOHC V8 for the 2003-04 Mustang SVT Cobra, they called the engine "Terminator" — a name that conveyed it would be muscular and almost unstoppable. The Cobra Terminator would go on to become a legendary performance car and modern-day classic. AutotopiaLA recently featured this heavily-modified '03 Cobra Terminator, which makes 1,000 horsepower at the rear wheels.

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.

Losing a family member is a painful experience, but one which leaves us only one option: find a way to keep going. When Robert's brother in law passed away, he had been working on a '65 Mustang restomod project that was left incomplete, so Robert decided to finish the build in his honor. The result, as documented by YouTube channel AutotopiaLA, is this stunning 427ci V8-powered car with cantilever suspension and a long list of one-of-a-kind components.

Whether you use the term gearhead, petrolhead, greasemonkey, or car guy/gal, the love of automobiles is a universal principle. For nearly 50 years, we've shipped restoration parts to classic car enthusiasts all over the world, and we're always happy to see those enthusiasts complete their dream projects. We recently saw a video from YouTube channel Petrolicious that perfectly encapsulates the restoration journey of a Frenchman named Jacques who decided to restore a '68 Mustang Fastback in his home city of Strasbourg, France.

The 75th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show, presented by Meguiar’s, celebrated America’s longest-running indoor car show. From January 31 to February 2, 2025, the Pomona Fairplex hosted hundreds of the nation’s finest hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and motorcycles for a weekend that showcased automotive artistry of the highest level.

"This car is not necessarily period-correct. It's not a concours car. But it's a hell of a machine because I built it the way I wanted," said Dave Rioux in a recent interview with Petrolicious. Rioux saw this 1967 Mustang GT350 while working at a gas station in the late '60s and he knew that he had to have it. Fast-forward to March of 1973, and he finally had the opportunity to buy the car from its second owner. But the road ahead wasn't easy — this car sat for three decades before undergoing a complete restoration.

Classic Industries is a leading provider of high-quality restoration parts and accessories for American muscle cars, and their Mustang Parts and Accessories Catalog is an essential resource for any Mustang enthusiast. Spanning four generations of Ford Mustangs, from the 1964½ debut model through the 2004 edition, this catalog offers a comprehensive selection of parts to restore, repair, or enhance every aspect of the vehicle. Whether you’re looking to maintain the original charm of your Mustang or upgrade its performance, Classic Industries provides a vast array of parts suited to both first-time restorers and seasoned builders.

The word "restomod" can signify many different things. To some classic car restorers, a restomod might be nothing more than altering a classic car with a lowered stance, wider wheels and tires, and a few cosmetic modifications. For other builders, restomod means pulling out all the stops and building something that's more akin to one of the chopped, channeled, and sectioned hot rods of old. California-based shop Restomod Mustangs offers builds that run the entire gamut, but the 1,000hp twin-turbo widebody '65 Ford Mustang seen here definitely falls at the most extreme end of that spectrum.