By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the year end wrap-up of the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot. If you recall, this series was all about uncovering obscure makes, and redefining what a Muscle Car could be. We have discovered that Muscle originated during the 1950s, blossomed during the 1960s, and continued on through the 70s and 80s in a somewhat de-tuned state only to find a re-birth we are enjoying today. My focus was not to highlight the already established Muscle Cars like the Chevelle SS, the Pontiac GTO, or the Hemi Chryslers, but to find hidden gems that you may not have known about. And not all of them were produced in America, as this post illustrates.

So during this week, it is now up to you, the Car Domain reader, to vote on your favorites. There will be specific categories, like today’s example. In the end, sometime after the New Years Holiday, there will be one car crowned as your favorite Obscure Muscle Car, and park it in the Parking Lot, with a few CarDomain Members rides highlighted.

So what are your favorite Muscle Cars produced Overseas?
- The Jensen Interceptor: Chrysler Power, British Coachwork!
- The Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9: A German Panzer Tank that performed!
- The Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.3: The Heart of the 600 Pullman Limo in a manageable size!
- The 2003 – 2004 Infiniti M45: So Obscure, even Infiniti dealers don’t recognize them.
- The Lexus SC 400: The Performance Lexus.
- The 1985 – 89 Merkur XR4Ti: Turbocharged European Ford with a mind blowing name.
- The Ghia L6.4: Italian Body with a Chrysler Power Plant.
- The Chevrolet Firenza Can Am 302 – South African Muscle with a Yankee Heart!
- The Ford Capri Perana – Another South African Wonder, and why was it not offered here in the states?

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

I like Jay’s attitude: “Not a show car by far,  just an everyday fun ride…” Definitely a sweet 240SX!

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the year end wrap-up of the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot. If you recall, this series was all about uncovering obscure makes, and redefining what a Muscle Car could be. We have discovered that Muscle originated during the 1950s, blossomed during the 1960s, and continued on through the 70s and 80s in a somewhat de-tuned state only to find a re-birth we are enjoying today. My focus was not to highlight the already established Muscle Cars like the Chevelle SS, the Pontiac GTO, or the Hemi Chryslers, but to find hidden gems that you may not have known about.

So during this week, it is now up to you, the Car Domain reader, to vote on your favorites. There will be specific categories, like today’s example, The Muscle Trucks of the Parking Lot. In the end, sometime after the New Years Holiday, there will be one car crowned as your favorite Obscure Muscle Car, and park it in the Parking Lot, with a few CarDomain Members rides highlighted.

So, what are your favorite Muscle Truck of the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot?
- The Dodge Warlock and the Lil Red Express Pickup Trucks, the fastest vehicles available during the late 70’s!
- The 1990-1993 Chevrolet Silverado 454 SS, a Big Block in a two wheel drive dynamo.
- The 1993-1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, the first generation.
- The 1999 – 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, this time with a Supercharged V-8!
- The 1971 – 1072 GMC Sprint SP. Don’t call it an El Camino!
- The 1956 – 1958 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup. The first truck for the leisure market!

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Peter’s ‘57 Buick may be a money pit, but I’d say it’s worth every penny! Check out his ride page for all the pics!

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the year end wrap-up of the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot. If you recall, this series was all about uncovering obscure makes, and redefining what a Muscle Car could be. We have discovered that Muscle originated during the 1950s, blossomed during the 1960s, and continued on through the 70s and 80s in a somewhat de-tuned state only to find a re-birth we are enjoying today. My focus was not to highlight the already established Muscle Cars like the Chevelle SS, the Pontiac GTO, or the Hemi Chryslers, but to find hidden gems that you may not have known about.

So during this week, it is now up to you, the Car Domain reader, to vote on your favorites. There will be specific categories, like today’s example, the 1980’s, when Muscle Re-emerged. In the end, sometime after the New Years Holiday, there will be one car crowned as your favorite Obscure Muscle Car, and park it in the Parking Lot, with a few CarDomain Members rides highlighted.

So what are your favorite Obscure Muscle Cars from the Regan Era?
- The 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2, an Aerodynamic Coupe produced to dominate the NASCAR high speed tracks.
- The 1983-84 Ford LTD LX, a Mustang 5.0 with four doors!
- The 1984-86 Ford Mustang SVO, a new wave performance car
- The 1984-88 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, with a screaming four cylinder Turbocharged engine.
- The 1984-90 Lincoln Mark VII LSC, the return of the Hot Rod Lincoln!
- The 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand National, the OTHER, somewhat tamer Grand National.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Happy New Year from everyone at CarDomain!

You know the drill: Come up with a caption for the picture below by noon PST next Thursday. If you submit the funniest one, we’ll send you some CarDomain swag. Three entries per member max. Good luck!

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Driving down the interstate, I have often wondered if my car would fit under semi trailers. Like a fast and furious style movie, this Camaro attempts the unthinkable and pulls it off. Definitely not recommended! Read more about the interstate stunt at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the year end wrap-up of the Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot. If you recall, this series was all about uncovering obscure makes, and redefining what a Muscle Car could be. We have discovered that Muscle originated during the 1950s, blossomed during the 1960s, and continued on through the 70s and 80s in a somewhat de-tuned state only to find a re-birth we are enjoying today. My focus was not to highlight the already established Muscle Cars like the Chevelle SS, the Pontiac GTO, or the Hemi Chryslers, but to find hidden gems that you may not have known about.

So during this week, it is now up to you, the Car Domain reader, to vote on your favorites. There will be specific categories, like today’s example, the 1970’s OPEC Cruisers. In the end, sometime after the New Years Holiday, there will be one car crowned as your favorite Obscure Muscle Car, and park it in the Parking Lot, with a few CarDomain Members rides highlighted.

So what is your favorite Muscle Car dominated by 2 OPEC Oil Embargos, as well as the Disco Era?
- The 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am. This was suppose to be the new GTO!
- The Mercury Marauder X-100, and this turned out to be one of the more popular posts in this series!
- The 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst, one of the last of the Full Sized Muscle Cars.
- The 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350, or what it really was, the 442 Light!
- The 1971 AMC Hornet 360 S/C, a follow-up to the S/CRambler.
- The 1971 – 72 Plymouth Sport Fury GT. This was a full sized Muscle Car that sold in small numbers.
- The 1974 AMC Matador 401 Coupe. A New styling direction for AMC.
- The 1970 AMC Rabel Machine. Just as cartoonish as the S/CRambler, but even bigger!
- The 1977 – 79 AMC AMX. An anemic AMC, built off the Hornet platform.
- The 1974 Pontiac Ventura GTO, built off the Chevy Nova Platform. This would be the last domestic GTO.
- The 1973 – 74 Ford Grand Torino Cobra Jet, the very last CJ equipped Torino.
- The 1973 – 74 Chevrolet Laguna S-3, equipped with a 454 Big Block.
- The 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Wagon, built in very limited numbers.
- The 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon with the 429 Cobra Jet!

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

I got back to Los Angeles from Florida late Tuesday night, and I’m completely stoked to be back in La La Land. It’s not home yet, but I guess it’s close enough. Anyway, this week’s winner is leojmcca, who came up with; “You darn Autobots are going to have to sleep outside if you’re not house broken.” Congrats, man! Tune in tomorrow for the next installment of our insanely popular Caption Contest, and have a safe and happy New Year!

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

So this is the fourth year I’ve done this. Not an easy task with over 700,000 rides!

Ratiki has the coolest headliner on CarDomain!

This Dodge Polara has a great story.

The ISMA Challenger kicked butt at this year’s Grassroots Motorsports Ultimate Track Car Challenge.

Vance built one crazy Fox body!

Eighty 1 Design’s Nova is amazing.

Casey’s Willys restomod is too cool!

Afrim’s MR2 is nuts!

Henry’s Shelby GT350 is beautiful!

Robert has done a great job with his $300 Civic!

And finally, the Veilside Fortune RX7 is a an awesome work in progress!

Of course, this is just a snapshot of the site as a whole, and obviously I missed a ton of cool stuff. Check out my lists from 2006, 2007 and 2008 and then post some of your favorites below!