Nothing Like American Muscle

By David Atkin

Nothing like the sound and feel of a big bad rumbling lopping American muscle car to get the blood pumping, if you've never had the experience of driving one, then possibly it's about time you did, how about a Corvette, Mustang, Chevelle or Camaro, some real American muscle, I have had the opportunity to drive every one of these cars, and I love them all, have you ever felt like a god, like nothing could stop you, if not just get behind the wheel of one of these cars and fire up the ignition, the first thing you notice is the lope of the engine.

Then you depress your left foot in to the clutch, and ease the shifter in to first gear, gently ease your right foot in to the throttle pedal, and slowly release the clutch, this beast begins to move forward, you ease in to the pedal a bit more with your right foot, and the car comes to life, pinning you to your seat, as you hit the shift point and press the clutch again, then ease the car in to second gear, and it leaves a black patch on the road as you do, you mash you right foot to the floor, and the car begins to fish tale, you about to learn a lesson about who is really in control.

As you wrestle the wheel to bring the car back under control, you heart begins to pound, and you blood begins to rush as you realize what this car can do, your now at about 45 MPH, as you depress your left foot again, and ease the car in to third gear, and once again this beast comes to life, the engine moans a high pitched whine as the car once again breaks traction, you wonder if there is a gear that the car won't lay rubber in, now your getting comfortable behind the wheel of a true American muscle car, and you realize that you have got to have one of these, it become your obsession, you think about it every waking moment.

Then you realize that you still have one more gear, and you press your left foot in to the clutch again, ease it in to fourth gear, and your hitting about 90 MPH now, as the speed and power build, a big smile begins to from on your face, from ear to ear, this is a true driving experience, and one that your not likely soon to forget, you now know the power of American muscle, you have felt that big block come to life, and you have a good idea of what it can do, all you can say is thank you for allowing me the pleasure of knowing the power of an American muscle car.

I've been in the automotive business for about 20 or 25 years, I have worked in all facets of the industry, from parts to restoration, all different makes and models, I just want to keep people interested in the old cars because it's where my heart is.