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.

Spending Your Retirement Cash Flow
Adam Smith
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Making money is great. Retiring on your fortune is even better. After working so hard in life you have finally made it. Over the years your investment strategy has resulted in a strong positive monthly cash flow that will sustain you for the rest of your life. Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor as you derive the most satisfaction possible from your retirement cash flow .

In the spirit of optimizing your satisfaction lets examine some of the ways you can spend your cash flow. Here are our top 5 retirement plans for enjoying the rest of your life.

1. Travel – Now that your work in life is done and you have a steady stream of cash flow to live on why not explore the world like you have always wanted. You may opt to purchase a new state of the art RV so you can travel around the country and visit all the great sites America has to offer. Or if international travel is more your flavor then start talking to your travel agent about that global vacation you have always dreamed about. Of course, before you take off on this new adventure be sure to budget how you are going to spend your monthly cash flow. If you budget wisely then you should be able to live within your allotted cash flow while enjoying the finer perks that retirement unleashes.

2. Ditch the ol' Caddy - Just because you are getting up there in years doesn't mean you are relegated to driving an old oversized Cadillac for the rest of your life. Now that the kids are gone, the house is paid for, and the bill collectors have stopped calling why not use your positive cash flow to treat yourself to something fun. For the past 30 years you have had your eye on the latest and greatest sports car. So buy it already! After all you can't take your money with you to your grave so you might as well have some fun spending it.

3. Join the PGA – As the cash flow continues to pour in each month you will undoubtedly need some new toys. Buy yourself some nice golf clubs and don't forget to get the best golf cart money can buy. Join as many country clubs as your spouse will allow. And when you get tired of golfing the local courses start planning trips with your other golfing comrades to play the famous courses around the world. And if you ever get good enough maybe you can join the Senior PGA circuit.

4. Be a Mentor – There are literally millions of entrepreneurs out there that lack the experience and the funds to make their business a success. Serve as their mentor and provide financial support as necessary. Your experience and insight into the business world will be greatly appreciated. And because you are set for life with your steady cash flow, a failed venture isn't the end of the world. At the very least you can help give back to the community by mentoring a future business leader.

5. Build Your Dream Home – Sell your old house and build a new custom home. Thanks to your financial freedom and your steady stream of cash flow you can finally afford to do something for yourself. You might as well spend the rest of your life living in a house you truly love.

However you decide to spend your cash flow during retirement, make sure you have a plan and don't forget to enjoy yourself. You have worked hard all your life and now is the time to reap the rewards of that hard work.

Adam Smith is an internet marketer specializing in affiliate program management for 10Xmarketing.com. More information on earning a positive cash flow on an investment property can be found at One Minute Millionare.

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