| Auto enthusiasts around the world can attest to | | | | The ones that stood out specifically from |
| the fact that muscle cars are an important part | | | | Australia were the 1971 LC GTR Torana as well |
| of motor vehicle history, specifically as it relates | | | | as the XP Falcon Deluxe. South Africa brought to |
| to speed driving. American muscle is essentially an | | | | the table the Fairmont GT as well as the Chev |
| American-made automobile that has a lot of | | | | SS, while the United Kingdom brought to the |
| power and offers really good acceleration | | | | market the Z28 RS Camaro in 1968. The designs |
| capabilities. In 1964, the phrase "muscle car" was | | | | were very impressive, but they never stood out |
| coined as a result of the introduction of mid-sized | | | | as signature muscle cars because they were not |
| Pontiacs that came equipped with a new feature | | | | manufactured in the United States where the first |
| offering high-performance V8 engines. At the | | | | of these powerful cars were made. |
| time, a fully equipped Pontiac GTO could run 0 to | | | | Although there were several other countries that |
| 60 mph in less than seven seconds. At that time, | | | | put their spin on muscle cars and manufactured |
| that was an awesome feat for any motor | | | | their own models, these countries were the three |
| vehicle. | | | | notable ones that brought comparable models to |
| As the years went by, other motor vehicle | | | | the American ones previously made. There were |
| manufacturers jumped in on this car craze, and | | | | also individuals from other countries who used the |
| names like Buick, Chevy, Dodge, Ford and | | | | standards set by muscle cars to build their own, |
| Plymouth all released their version of these power | | | | and came out with pretty impressive rides, |
| race car. It became a significant trend at that | | | | although they never made them into the main |
| time, and soon many motor vehicle enthusiasts | | | | stream. |
| were driving this powerful, yet affordable motor | | | | Over time, muscle cars were designed with |
| car. | | | | upgraded features an increased power to make |
| As the years went by and the popularity of | | | | them more impressive. And today, they still |
| muscle cars increased worldwide, the other | | | | remain some of the most impressive automobiles |
| markets around the world including Australia, | | | | in history. Just be prepared to pay a lot of money |
| South Africa and the United Kingdom also | | | | for them if you ever feel the need to own one! |
| emerged with their versions American muscle. | | | | |