Power, speed and performance – those are the three major traits of a muscle car. When first produced, muscle cars were just pretty darn amazing because they combined the efficiency of a lightweight, mid-sized body with the performance of a high- power V8 engine and special design features that further increased the cars? acceleration capabilities. Because muscle cars topped all other vehicles in terms of power, speed and performance, they were ideal for racing.

Muscle cars were produced from the mid-1960s into the early 1970s, but the production of such beasts fell drastically due to a number of factors. First was the controversy over whether it was wise and responsible to make such powerful vehicles available to the general public, primarily due to road racing. Because muscle cars were often used irresponsibly, liability relating to them was pretty high which forced insurance companies to increase rates for insuring muscle cars. Emission control requirements intended to curb pollution also played into the picture making it near impossible for automakers to produce muscle cars that met the standards they had to adhere to.

Needless to say, the muscle car industry changed quickly due to these influences. Demand decreased because many ?would-be? buyers of muscle cars couldn?t fathom paying the enormous insurance rates for a high-power vehicle and automakers had to meet the challenges presented by pollution control standards.

Since muscle cars were produced for a limited number of years, they are valuable items for collectors and are still highly desirable to those who enjoy racing or desire a quick, powerful, mid-sized car. Since the decline in the production of muscle cars, some automakers have attempted to bring the muscle car era back to life by producing powerful vehicles that resemble the legendary muscle cars, but in my opinion, they don?t hold a candle to classic muscle cars like the GTO, the Road Runner or the Chevelle SS.

It will be interesting to see how the history of muscle cars plays out. Will present day automakers renew production of true muscle cars that are fast and powerful? Will there be enough demand to make muscle car production worth it to them? Or, will muscle cars continue to be limited to those classic models that were produced in the 60s and 70s?

Classic muscle cars are pretty amazing pieces of machinery. One that is restored and in cherry condition is really worth a lot of money. As time goes on, there are fewer muscle cars available which makes them even more valuable to classic car collectors and muscle car enthusiasts.

Where to find the best auto parts at the lowest prices
Gregg Kell
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A growing number of car enthusiasts have found Dreamers Performance, their best source for all after market car parts. This family-owned business has been supplying performance car parts to sport compact cars owners for 2 years.

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Dreamers Performance has a wide selection of new, genuine, OEM, rebuilt, and quality aftermarket discount car parts, import auto parts, replacement parts, which are in stock and ready for immediate shipment.

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In fact, the number # 1 reason Dreamers Performance is fast becoming the choice for body shops, custom shops, and auto fans all across the nation is customer service.

If the part in not in stock, they will contact their suppliers until they find exactly what you are looking for. Why? Because they understand how important your car is to you. They understand how competitive the market is. And they understand if they provide quality service, at a competitive price, you will buy from then again. So, rest assured that, with every part you order from Dreamers Performance, you will be treated like you are their most important customer. If you're looking for the right part at the right price from people with the right attitude, look no further than Dreamers Performance.

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Gregg Kell is President of Kell Solutions a website design and search engine optimization firm based in Laguna Niguel, CA. Permission is granted to re-publish this article providing it is published in its entirety without exclusion including this Author's Block and imbedded links. The author may be contacted via email.

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Gregg Kell, President of Kell Solutions offers Search Engine Optimization, Video eMail and Website Design services in Orange County, CA

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