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Personally, I believe that "American Muscle" is in a category all it's own. Foreign performance cars are also in a category of their own. In my case, I enjoy keeping up with all cars but my personal preference has always been American Muscle.
It's probably because of my roots, as my dad always chose performance hybrid cars for our family rides (circa 70s GrandAm, Cougar, etc.). Dad was also a mechanic for GMC (diesel semi's). My best friend growing up had a '67 Chevelle, a good friend in school had a '70 GTO Judge, my first car was a '69 Camaro etc.. so you get the picture of influence. Saw more Chargers and Challengers during the Friday Night Cruises vs. Mustangs - much like depicted in the movie American Graffiti (though set in 1962).
I could have chosen a 'vette for my recent purchase, but the Carmaro just "fits" my preference. I dabbled with getting a ZL1, but opted for the Fifty SS more for it's uniqueness and punch when the pedal commanded it. I never felt "right" in my Lexus IS250 F-Sport.. No complaints about that car and certainly not a foreign performance car - just was not me.
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