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The ten Iconic American Muscle Cars That Defined Power And Performance

Some of the most iconic muscle cars of all time had extremely limited production numbers and can sell for 6 figures or even 7 figures in some extreme cases. Many collectors are willing to pay such exorbitant price tags for outstanding condition vehicles with original factory parts and matching serial numbers because these models literally defined what many see as the greatest era of American muscle cars.

With that in mind, the American scene really started to take off with iconic muscle cars from the 1960s leading to what many would call the most iconic muscle cars ever made in the 1970s.


1970 Dodge Challenger R/T - 425 HP, 0-60 MPH In 5.4 Seconds

The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T had 4 engine options: the 383 Magnum, 440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack, and 426 Hemi. The 426 Hemi V8 engine put out 425 hp and 490 ft-lbs of torque which was more than enough to get the adrenaline pumping. The R/T only options included a Rallye instrument cluster which consisted of a 150 MPH speedo, 8,000 rpm tach, and oil pressure gauge as well as the Shaker hood scoop.

There were less than 800 units produced with the Six Pack 440 engine and 727 TorqueFlite transmission, making it a collector's dream to find one in good original condition. A numbers-matching R/T with the 426 Hemi V8 mated to a 4-speed manual transmission recently sold for upwards of $500K at auction on the Bring A Trailer website.

1970 Buick Skylark GSX Stage 1 - 360 HP, 0-60 MPH In 5.5 Seconds

The Buick GSX was Buick's response to the Pontiac GTO Judge, Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30, and Chevrolet Chevelle SS.

The best features of the 1970 Buick Skylark GSX Stage 1 came in the form of an upgraded 455 cu in V8. The upgraded hydraulic camshaft, 10:1 compression, and Quadrajet 4-barrel carb bumped claimed horsepower numbers up by 10 from the base GS. True power was around 400 hp in reality and with 510 ft-lbs of torque on tap, the GSX Stage 1 had some mind-bending acceleration for its day.

At a time when Fords and Chevys were getting tons of attention for their muscle cars, GM took a shot with the Buick GSX and hit one out of the park. 

1971 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi Cuda - 425 HP, 0-60 MPH In 5.6 Seconds

Factory original Hemi Cudas are among the most valuable classic muscle cars today and are highly sought out by collectors. A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi Cuda with a matching numbers engine, transmission, and chassis sells for around $500K at auction. There may only be about 10 Hemi Cuda convertibles surviving today, and they can sell for as much as $2 million!

The Cudas big-block HEMI 426 cu in V8 ended up being the final true big-block engine put out by Plymouth. The 425-HP and 490 ft-lbs of torque it produced powered the car to a top speed of 155 MPH.

The 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi Cuda is an iconic American muscle car as it marked the end of an era, being one of the last true muscle cars ever built.

1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 - 370 HP, 0-60 MPH In 5.7 Seconds

General Motors dropped the corporate cap (400 cu in) on engine size for the 1970 model years, and the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 option saw the debut of the 455 cu in "Rocket 455" V8 engine. Conservatively rated at 370 hp and 500 ft-lbs torque, the 4-4-2 with W-30 option had about 400 hp on tap in the real world.

The W30 option also featured a fiberglass hood with functional air scoops, low-restriction air cleaner, aluminum intake manifold, and special camshaft as well as revised cylinder heads, distributor, and carburetor.

The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 defined muscle car power and performance and is still Oldsmobile's ultimate iconic muscle car.

1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 - 355 HP, 0-60 MPH In 6.0 Seconds

The 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 was the most powerful Mustang built up to that point, with the 428 cu in V8 putting out 355 hp and 420 ft-lbs of torque. As was the case for many muscle cars of that era, the power numbers got rated quite conservatively. The general consensus is the '67 Shelby GT500 engine was good for closer to the 400 hp mark.

The model dubbed "Eleanor" from the hit movie "Gone In 60 Seconds", the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 became a defining icon of the muscle car in American culture.

This was also the last model year built by Shelby American in Venice, CA before production shifted to Ford Motor Company in Michigan. With only 2,048 models produced, the Shelby GT500 commands a high price at auction.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 - 450 HP, 0-60 MPH In 6.0 Seconds

The Chevrolet Chevelle is one of the best-selling muscle cars of all time, and for good reason. The 1970 SS's LS6 454 cu in V8 engine boasted the highest factory horsepower rating for a production engine up to that point, with 450 hp. With 500 ft-lbs of torque, the Chevy pulled like a tractor down low, and burnouts came at the driver's whim.

The LS6 engine had an 800-cfm Holley four-barrel carb, aluminum manifold, 11.25:1 compression, solid lifters, forged steel crank and connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, and deep-groove accessory pullies. The engine screamed up to a 6,500 RPM redline.

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge - 370 HP, 0-60 MPH In 6.1 Seconds

The 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge may not have had the most powerful engine compared to other pony cars, but the high-performance GTO made up for it with its iconic style and character. The car became a cultural icon, as seen with its cameo in the hit era movie Dazed And Confused.

The 400 cu in Ram Air IV V8 engine put out 370 hp and this stout power plant combined with the Judge decals and badging, rear spoilers, Rally II wheels with trim rings, optional hideaway headlights, and distinctive grille gave the car its defining character.

The Pontiac GTO Judge was a limited production run, with only around 11,000 made in total. Only 1/10 of all 1969 GTOs were Judge models, making the car extremely valuable to collectors. The Pontiac GTO Judge convertibles sell for over $1 million at auction, marking the car as one of the most sought-after American muscle cars ever.

1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 375-HP, 0-60 In 6.4 Seconds

As seen in the hit era movie Dukes Of Hazzard, the Dodge "General Lee" Charger became a cultural muscle car icon. The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T had special badging, a Bumble-Bee stripe, and a 440 Magnum engine with 375 hp mated to either a 727 Torque-Flite three-speed automatic transmission or an A833 four-speed tranny.

With an outstanding engine, agile handling, and timeless styling, The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T will always be one of the most iconic American muscle cars of all time.

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 - 375 HP, 0-60 MPH In 7.1 Seconds

With less than 1400 units made of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, it is an extremely rare find today, with excellent condition examples selling for exorbitant prices at auction. The Boss 429 cu in V8 engine got built specifically to homologate for the NASCAR racing series, and as such had to be "dumbed down" to meet emissions standards.

With just a few mods such as a hotter cam, revised carburetor setup, and removing the restrictive smog pump, the 7.0-liter engine could easily increase output to upwards of 500 hp.

The potent Boss 429 engine came built to directly compete with the likes of the Mopar Hemi in NASCAR and found success with a total of 29 Grand National race wins. That performance combined with the aggressive body shape and stylish interior is why the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 is an American institution.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 375 HP, 0-60 MPH In 7.4 Seconds

Chevy's release of the 1969 Camaro Z28 saw immediate success, with the 302 cu in V8 engine providing stout power and the chassis exhibiting excellent handling agility. Chevy claimed the 4.9-liter V8 put out 290 hp and 290 ft-lb of torque, but that number is extremely conservative. True horsepower numbers are around the 400 hp range.

The 1969 Z28 302 engine received internal improvements with thicker main bearing webs, four-bolt mains, and a large journal crankshaft. It also had a redesigned intake manifold and water pump assembly. The changes allowed the Z28 to have much better drivability on the road.

The 1969 model had widespread appeal and with Chevy putting more effort into marketing the car to dealers and the public, the car sold over 20,000 units in 1969. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is still worth a pretty penny today, as it defined the iconic American muscle car for so many people.

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