Japan didn't copy American muscle — they fixed everything Detroit refused to.
During the golden age of muscle, brands that typically produced upscale vehicles got into the high-performance game, which led to some impressive, so-called "gentleman muscle cars," like the following ...
The muscle car has proven a resilient component within American car culture. From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts ...