American Racing Heritage: Muscle and Speed

by
George A. Magalios, Mediasophia, INC

Muscle and Speed: a winning combo! American classic cars of the 1960s and 1970s are synonymous with muscle. The term “muscle car” generally refers to 2-door rear wheel drive mid-size cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s equipped with large, powerful V8s and sold at an affordable price for street use and drag racing, formally and informally. Classic muscle cars include the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Corvette, the Pontiac GTO, the Dodge Challenger, and others.

When American Racing wheels was first formed as a company in the 1950s by an engineer and a racer, it became the first custom wheel company.  Muscle cars were among the first types of automobiles fitted with these legendary chrome rims. Models like the Torq Thrust have since become synonymous with classic American muscle car style for collectors of vintage cars. What makes American Racing so special is their outstanding design coupled with a high performance approach to engineering.

Whether you are a casual driver of an impala or a hard core collector of Dodge Barracudas, American Racing rims offer outstanding value and performance for your dollar. With superior styling in finishes like chrome, black, machined, and others, American Racing wheels represent the pinnacle of style and design in the muscle car world and in the everyday world of hot rides.

American Racing’s hub-centric design coupled with its unique approach to engineering standards guarantee an exceptional ride and a gorgeous head-turning set of wheels that will get attention on  your block. If your looking for a cool classic set of new wheels for your muscle car, then look no further than American Racing.