Muscle Cars
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The iconic American Muscle Car has evolved greatly over the years. With early roots in the late 1940’s branching from hot rodding culture, muscle cars have gone from simply being grunty 2+2 family vehicles with a bench seat, to full on grand touring cars with performance capabilities that rival even today’s supercars. Their modern sophistication, incredible output, and world-beating metrics of course comes at a price. Muscle cars, especially true-to-form V8-powered muscle cars, are not nearly as affordable as they used to be. Nevertheless, they remain a value relative to what they offer compared to more premium brands, despite seemingly moving more and more upmarket with each generation. Currently, all Detroit Three automakers offer a muscle car, although that may soon change by the middle of the decade. Buyers in this segment are also incredibly loyal, and preferences on which brand to buy tends to span generations from household to household. Below is a breakdown of available offerings:
Current Muscle Cars By Automaker
Chevrolet Camaro
Cadillac CTS-V
Chrysler/FCA
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Chrysler 300
Ford Motor Company
Ford Mustang
Independent Automakers
Equus Bass 770
American Pickup Trucks
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The full-size pickup truck may be the most iconic American vehicle in the world, and is wildly the most popular automobile in the country by sheer sales volume. Like the muscle car, the full-size truck has emerged from humble roots to become all-purpose vehicles with extreme duality. With each passing generation, pickup trucks continue to grow in size, power and capabilities, while at the same time pushing the envelope of what’s expected when it comes to refinement and technology. In fact, more millionaires buy pickup trucks in America than any other vehicle. Pickup trucks are also the most accessorized and personalized automobiles in America. Like the muscle cars, full-size trucks make up one of the most cutthroat segments in the market today. Customers in this space are incredibly loyal, and brands do everything they can to try and conquest these valuable buyers with big pockets. There’s no room for half-measures here.
Current American Pickup Trucks By Automaker
General Motors
Chevrolet Silverado
GMC Sierra
Hummer EV Truck (future)
Ford Motor Company
Ford F-Series
Ford Courier (future)
FCA
Ram 1500
Ram Heavy Duty
Ram Dakota (future)
Jeep Gladiator
Independent
Rivian R1T (future)
Bollinger B2 (future)
Tesla Cybertruck (future)
American Sport Utility Vehicles
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Over 80 years ago, the original sport utility vehicles were beginning to take shape. Some were based on the chassis of pickup trucks, like the Chevrolet Suburban. Others, like the original Jeep, were born as minimalist military vehicles. Soon after, SUVs began to focus on off-road capabilities and go-anywhere attitudes, like the original Ford Bronco and Chevrolet Blazer. Today, the American love affair with the SUV continues to flourish, although the definition of ‘SUV’ has stretched these days to include vehicles that provide little “sport” nor “utility.” Nevertheless, a strong nucleus of proper sport utility vehicles continues to be offered by each American automaker, and several more are in the pipeline from upstart brands, powered by alternative propulsion systems.
American Sport Utility Vehicles By Automaker
General Motors
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Suburban
Cadillac Escalade
GMC Yukon Family
Hummer EV
Ford Motor Company
Ford Expedition
Ford Explorer
Ford Bronco (future)
Ford Bronco Sport (future)
Ford Mustang Mach-E (future)
Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln Navigator
Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles
Dodge Durango
Dodge Hornet (future)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (future)
Independent
Rivian R1S (future)
Bollinger B1 (future)
Tesla Model X
Tesla Model Y
American Sports Cars/Supercars
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Compared to muscle cars, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the history of the American sports car is a slightly newer one, with the first few of them emerging in the early 1950’s. Namely, the original Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird. And every so often, an automaker will create something truly limited, expensive, and special, such as the Ford GT of today. Historically, the American sports car has usually traded off refinement and sophistication to deliver on more entry level power and performance than rivals from Europe. See the C8 Corvette versus the Porsche 911 as an example. The American sports car comes in with more cylinders, more power, and more performance at a lower price than a base 911, making it an offer that’s extremely hard to refuse.
Current Sports Cars/Supercars by Automaker:
General Motors
Corvette
Ford Motor Company
Ford GT
Independent
SSC Tuatara (future)
Equus Throwback
Hennessey Venom F5 (“future”)
Engines
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Notable Aftermarket Companies
American Expedition Vehicles
Callaway Cars
Earthroamer
Hennessey Performance Engineering
Icon 4×4
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
MilSpec Automotive
Nelson Racing Engines
Ringbrothers
Roadster Shop
Roush Performance
RTR
Shelby American
Specialty Vehicle Engineering
Speedkore Performance
Trans Am Depot
Major Events
LX Spring Festival
Corvettes at Carlisle
NCM Bash
Woodward Dream Cruise
Roadkill Nights
Texas Mile
Sturgis Mustang Rally
North American International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show
Chicago Auto Show
Los Angeles Auto Show
SEMA
Power Tour
Michigan Mega Meet
Camaro Fest
PRI Show
Overland Expo
Jeep Beach
Jeep Jamboree
Moab Easter Safari
