Classic car enthusiasts around the world love good ol' American muscle. Although most experts acknowledge that the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was the first American muscle…{"id":8141,"date":"2015-12-16T10:55:28","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T18:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=8141"},"modified":"2015-12-16T10:55:28","modified_gmt":"2015-12-16T18:55:28","slug":"muscle-cars-with-a-twist-americas-car-museum-presents-modified-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/16\/muscle-cars-with-a-twist-americas-car-museum-presents-modified-madness\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscle Cars With a Twist: America’s Car Museum Presents ‘Modified Madness’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Classic car enthusiasts around the world love good ol’ American muscle. Although most experts acknowledge that the<\/span> Oldsmobile Rocket 88<\/a><\/strong> was the first American muscle car, the classic Muscle Car era truly\u00a0began in 1964, with John DeLorean’s infamous\u00a0Pontiac GTO. American muscle cars\u00a0are reminiscent of a time when V8 engines and horsepower ruled the streets, and gas prices were actually affordable. Whether you’re a diehard Chevy fan, or a Ford loyalist to the end, one thing is undeniable – muscle cars are a coveted piece of American history.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said,<\/span> America’s Car Museum<\/a><\/strong> in Tacoma, Washington has recognized the auto community’s affinity for muscle cars, and has proudly created an impressive display of 20 classics from this unique era. The<\/span> American Muscle: Rivals to the End<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>exhibit features stunning classics such as a\u00a01969 427 Yenko Camaro, a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, and a 1970 Buick GSX. And in response to an overwhelming reaction to this exhibit, the museum has added an extension that is sure to please…<\/span><\/p>\n

American Muscle: Modified Madness<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>is an extension that features even more classic muscle cars from 1964-1972, but with a twist.\u00a0The vehicles in this exhibit are all restomods, pairing classic muscle with modern technology and customized\u00a0body work. A few\u00a0gems in this collection include a 1964 Buick Skylark with a Corvette LS2 engine and Tremac 6-speed transmission, and a 1966 Chevy Impala with carbon fiber gauges and a modified 468cid V8.<\/span><\/p>\n