Muscle Mania

Today it is possible for any car to become eye-catching. In my opinion, both the Chevy Camaro, and the Dodge Challenger are already nice-looking cars. Personally I prefer the Challenger, which I hope will be my next car. Last May, I attended a local car show, which wasn’t like the usual exotic car shows I go to. It featured mostly hand-built vehicles, muscle cars and the occasional exotic. The car that caught my attention though, was the bright orange Dodge Challenger pictured above.

The car was parked on its own, in the back of the show. The car got my attention because of its color and unique body kit. Being completely honest when I say that I think this car is hideous. Im certainly not trying to offend the owner, or anyone who is into modding a car like this. It is just my personal opinion! The vehicle is already a nice- muscle car, and I don’t think that the paint job, and the body kit really fit the car. The green rims do not go well with the blinding paint job. If you study the orange paint close you will see some flames painted in. I think that that aspect of the car is great and the whoever painted those flames did an impeccable job. A Dodge Challenger is great vehicle, but sometimes a paint job can be just a little too much!

Next in Muscle Mania, we move to the Chevy Camaro! Another great looking, re-invented American muscle car. I have been in a few Camaro’s (I’ve never driven one) and personally I am not a fan. At the dealership, I sat in the drivers seat and found the visibility awful. The windshield seemed to come down at a low, awkward angle and the hood of the car came up too high!

Last year I attended the New York International Auto Show, in New York City (I have attended the show for a number of years and I never leave disappointed) and noticed two custom Camaro’s. They had exquisite paint jobs, featured “Lamborghini doors”, and had all sorts of flashing lights on them. I did like these vehicles more than the Challenger I saw, but again they just weren’t my cup of tea. I thought that too much was done to the car, making it look more like a tuned-up import vehicle instead of a classic American muscle car.

Although these vehicles were not my favorites, I think they are all a great example of what the car culture is about. It’s about all types of enthusiasts who come together to show off their pride and joy. I just so happen to be more into exotic vehicles, but some love American muscle, while others love import tuner cars. The car community consists of so many different types of people and a look at these “pimped” out vehicles gives great insight into just a small piece of a large culture!

Feel free to share your opinions, I would love to hear from you! Also, be sure to stay tuned to carzach.com as I will soon be spending the day riding in a 500HP Dodge Challenger SRT in Tennessee!