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.

At Last, a GPS-Enabled Fish Finder That Doesn't Break the Bank
Niall Cinneide
Imagine being able to tell what the fish action is like under your boat. It would save you hours of casting into barren water. With an Eagle fishfinder you will have a clear picture of what is below and whether its time to move on, or time to cast.

For those looking for a fish finder that will allow them to locate their fish without breaking the bank, the Cuda 168 is one of the best you'll find. You will find a packed-full-of-features system with the 168 EX. Here are some of the features that you will be proud to call your own.

The Cuda features a 4 ½ inch diagonal screen. It is a high definition, 168 vertical pixel resolution, backlit screen and keypad, 4 level grayscale system. What does all of that mean? It will deliver for you a clear picture of what is below the water's surface. It will allow you to see, with clarity the images that your sonar is depicting. Its clarity is a main point that makes it such a find and you will find it such a great help when out on the water.

The sonar depth is 600 feet with 800 watts of power. This is perfect for the small lake or for see what's below the surface in a larger lake. It has a high performance, 60 degree fish detection system which is highly sensitive and will give you a clear picture of your fish lurking below. You also get other features with this sonar that will help to enhance its quality. For example, Grayline allows you to see your fish even if it is up against a nearby structure or hiding on the floor. Without this, you may never have noticed it.

You simply need to know where your fish is, how deep he is and what his next move is so that you can reel him in! This will help you do that!

The Cuda 168 also has an easy, quick connect and disconnect feature to it. Nothing is worse than dealing with a mess of cables and this system eliminates that.

With so much to offer this Eagle Cuda is a great bargain!

Niall Pesci is a keen lakes fisherman who is always looking at new tools to help him catch more fish. Visit Fish Finder Review for more information and great deals about the Eagle Cuda 168 and other Eagle GPS and Sonar fish finders and marine navigation systems. http://www.fish-finder-review.com

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