Top 10 Muscle Cars of the 60s & 70s 🚗

Auto enthusiasts consider the '60s and '70s to be the golden eras for the American car industry, since the muscle cars at that time were not only growing in sheer number but also stature. The innovation of automobiles in that age gave customers plenty of options.
1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake
1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake

Although the car has a sport-car appearance, it is the ultimate example of American muscle cars. Judging by the very limited number of Super Snake autos, it is not very surprising to see that people regard them as the rarest American muscle coupes in history.
1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet
1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet

The Mustang Cobra is far more powerful than the previous versions. The 428-cid V8 engine powers this coupe. It features large valve heads, a functional hood scoop, and a ram-air indication.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

This amazing coupe holds the distinction of being among the most powerful and fastest muscle cars of its time. It is capable of hitting 0 to 60 mph in a mere 5.3 seconds, which is indeed impressive.
1968 Dodge Charger R/T
1968 Dodge Charger R/T

This is one of those vehicles that has survived the test of time. The 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is still popular today after its release more than 40 years ago.
1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi
1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi

It comes with a standard powertrain and a 383-cid, V8 engine. The four-barrel engine offers a minimum of 335 horsepower. This car became one of the most popular choices for an American muscle vehicle in the '60s.
1964 Pontiac GTO
1964 Pontiac GTO

This amazing auto is regarded as one of the forerunner muscle cars of its time due to the simple idea behind the build of the coupe. The premise was to build an automobile with the lightest body and largest engine.
1971 Plymouth Hemi'Cuda Convertible
1971 Plymouth Hemi'Cuda Convertible

It is one of the rarest American muscle cars of the 70s and is still one of the most desired vehicles. It features a 425 cid V8 engine that offers 425 horsepower.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Although the majority of classic drivers seem to label the Camaro as the ultimate muscle car by Chevrolet, experts believe that the title belongs to this model. Introduced in 1964, a big-block V8 engine powers the Chevrolet Chevelle.
1973 De Tomaso Pantera
1973 De Tomaso Pantera

Argentinian racing driver Alejandro De Tomaso designed this car, which combined American muscle and Italian engineering. A 351-cubic-inch V8 engine that offers 330 horsepower comes in the Pantera.
1965 Shelby GT350
1965 Shelby GT350

This vehicle is an excellent example of upgraded cars of its time, with advanced engine parts that offered explosive power. The 1965 Shelby GT350 is another extremely rare auto, with only 500 of them left in existence.