Definition: The specific, overwhelming sense of satisfaction derived from owning a seemingly boring, older American car (like a Buick Grand National) that secretly possesses terrifying, tire-shredding power capable of humiliating modern sports cars. It combines nostalgia with the visceral joy of being a stealthy automotive predator, cloaked in unassuming sheet metal. This term celebrates the ultimate sleeper car experience where the car looks like it belongs in a retirement community parking lot but performs like it escaped from a drag strip. The deeper appeal lies in shattering expectations and proving raw, analog power still reigns supreme over flashy, tech-laden newcomers.
Example: “Dude tried to mock my ’87 Buick at the light until I unleashed Grandpa’s Revenge and left his fancy new Mustang eating my dust cloud. His face when this grandpa-mobile roared past? Priceless.”