Stories about Plymouth - June 25th 2025. 9,800-Mile Survivor 1969 Hemi GTX Once Ran Low 11s, Sat 20 Years; Why the Low Price Now?

The result was what you might expect – faster straight-line acceleration – and Pontiac is generally credited as the first car company to combine this tactic with a specific, performance ...

These pony cars still followed the core muscle car philosophy – powerful V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door body, midsize or smaller chassis. So yes, the original pony cars were also muscle cars.

Additional examples of iconic muscle cars include the Ford Torino, Oldsmobile 442, and Plymouth Road Runner and GTX. Many of the best muscle cars saw success in professional drag racing and NASCAR ...

The result was what you might expect – faster straight-line acceleration – and Pontiac is generally credited as the first car company to combine this tactic with a specific, performance ...