This paper studies
muscle cars and their accompanying
culture. It details the emergence of muscle cars in the
1960's and how the
industry met the public needs, and their fall in the
1970's. It concludes that the enforcement of
government emissions standards, combined with the switch to lower octane gasoline eventually lead to the death of the muscle car. Table of Contents: Introduction The Industry Individuality Muscle Cars Emerge The End of an Era Conclusion Interview