The Classic Car Club of America defines a CCCA Classic as follows: A CCCA Classic is a "fine" or "distinctive" automobile, either American or foreign built, produced between 1925 and 1948.

Of course "MY definition" of a "classic muscle car" would be a little different than the CCCA. And I think it's great that we have such a democratic language that we can all use differently to confuse everything and generate internet arguments. But... since muscle cars are still being produced... it would be difficult to predict that the "best" highest level of quality and THE standard for which all muscle cars are judged... won't be produced at some point in the future.

There was a sea change in the manufacturing processes of automobiles following WW2. Cars like those made prior to the 50's will never be reproduced. Processes and cars haven't seen such significant changes... since 1965 (at least... according to the CCCA).

Meanwhile.... my 2014 aluminum Trek.... is pretty impressive. And, if next year aluminum bicycles are abandoned for say.... weather proof cardboard bikes. I might have a classic in the garage (my real-steel classic's are in the basement).