The world was changing, and car design leapt forward, building upon the growth seen in the decade that went before. Ironically some of the muscle cars that were not popular among buyers in 60s70s, now are much more valuable and collectable than their pop star rivals. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car. The best american muscle cars of the 1960s axleaddict. A few of the rarest muscle cars came into being during this time, packing giant torquerich v8s. Keep in mind that these cars were ringers back in the day ad actually ran faster then what the public could buy. These are just a few examples of the pontiac gto project cars choose from more than 9,200 salvage cars, motorcycles, trucks, suvs, semi trucks, trailers, jet skis, boats, atvs, rvs, forklifts, tractors and project cars in stock for sale. Cars of the sensational 70s covers everything from the first of the new subcompact class up to the last of the truly big traditional family cars. Cars of the sensational 70s, a decade of changing tastes. A 1970 challenger rt starred in the film vanishing point, a highspeed pursuit movie that has become a cult favorite among muscle car fans. Actual horsepower of 60s70s muscle cars usually for insurance reasons and so the cars could run in a more favorable class in drag races. See more ideas about muscle cars, cars and classic cars. Keep reading to go way back and see which cars were.
Noted auto journalist roger huntington wrote an article about what these engines actually put out. Oct 31, 2010 its a whole book of car and drivers original musclecar tests from the 60s and 70 s. Highest horsepower classic muscle cars zero to 60 times. Feb 19, 2018 it wasnt just cars that got in on the muscle car game in the 80s. Fifteen second times were very respectable and common for the higher horsepower machines. A fullthrottle history by darwin holmstrom, tom glatch. Power outputs jumped forward too, especially in the united states. During the 60s and 70s, some of the most interesting muscle cars were born, all of them sporting powerful v8 engines and had a point to prove. Muscle cars first appeared in the usa during the 60s and 70s. Scroll down the list below to find ford muscle cars.
Browse the motorbooks range motorbooks murdoch books. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Can you name all of these iconic cars from the 70s.
Pontiac performance cars muscle cars 196069, 197079, 1980present. The 2ndgeneration gto, like many of the 60s muscle cars on the list, may have seen its day in the sun little earlier than some of its contemporaries, causing prices to surge ahead of the rest of the market. If that doesnt qualify as a muscle car, its hard to. The 60s and 70s might have produced the wildest and rarest muscle cars packing. Discover our top 10 best muscle car book picks and learn where to buy. Choose your item has the tools and page views to make it happen. Mopar muscle car enthusiasts have a difficult time locating wiring harnesses. 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.
For instance my 70 cyclone spoiler with the 429cj in stock trim in 1980 ran 15s. This group is dedicated to the era of the muscle cars and street freaks of the late 1960s and the. So just imagine how much better they are vs the street tires those cars came with, and how much faster those cars would be now. Welcome to the choose your item classic cars for sale page. In 1989 three years before the famed gmc cyclone came to market dodge and shelby teamed up to create a highpowered pickup. Top muscle car models from the 60s and 70s carsdirect.
Not all 60 s chevelles were muscle cars they even made station wagons but a super sport with a big block v8 was and still is a popular choice among muscle car enthusiasts. The fastest muscle car produced by american motors was the midsized 1970 amc. Find 1960 to 1970 dodge cars for sale on oodle classifieds. The 1960s are known for muscle cars, and this decade saw zeroto60mph acceleration times plummet greatly from those of the previous decade.
Explore our list of muscle carsunited stateshistory books at. Youll find ford mustangs, dodge challengers, plymouth furys, and all the other powerful pre76 pony cars youre looking for on hot rod hotline. Wikipedia cites these cars as a couple of the debated original muscle cars, not citing the corvette. List of classic american muscle cars zero to 60 times. Cars of the sensational 70s, a decade of changing tastes and. This is the book fans of 70s cars have been asking for. Hell, iirc you just need to swap the tires on the new z06 to break it into the high 10s. A truly american creation that defined the culture of baby boomers in the 60s and 70s, muscle cars were an automotive legacy that deserves to. The 60s and 70s might have produced the wildest and rarest muscle cars packing giant torquerich v8s, but the 1980s brought its share of powerful machines to the street. Cars of the 1970s is a thrilling ride through a decade that marked the heyday of the muscle car. Naturalnewsblogs top 10 muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. Although they were present in the 80s and 90s, nothing could really capitulate the glory days of the decades before. Hemis, street racing and automagazines of the swinging 60s and early 70s.
They remained popular throughout the 1980s and this was a decade that produced some outstanding models. In 1989 three years before the famed gmc cyclone came to market dodge. Mopar 19601969 chrysler, dodge, plymouth muscle era cars. If you like good old american muscle cars of the 60s and 70s watch this video. Muscle cars for sale cars on classic cars for sale. Shelby mustang, shelby gt500, shelby gt350, eleanor, boss 429, boss 302, mustang mach 1, torino, torino cobra, galaxie 500 xl, fairlane 500, m code 390 tripower, falcon futura, sprint, r code 427, 352 interceptor, q code 428, super snake, bullitt, california special. Even though modern cars have more safety features and fewer issues that cause fires yes, ford pinto, we are talking about you right now, we would easily trade our ultrasafe vehicles for cars with vinyl roofs and amazing designs. Diego is a gifted writer and his book belongs on the self of all enthusiasts of u.
The popularity and performance of muscle cars increased during the 1960s and 1970s, which is often referred to as the golden age of muscle cars. A muscle car is an american term referring to a variety of highperformance automobiles typically classified as domestic 2door cars with rearwheel drive and powerful v8 engines designed for highperformance driving. Most musclecar books celebrate beautifullyrestored vehicles surrounded by. Evans wiring offers engine, rear light, transmission and headlamp harnesses for all chrysler muscle cars from the midsixties to the midseventies. And, still its one of the most desirable and collectable muscle cars. Some of collector cars reach even 67 figure price list for unit, some like buicks, olds are less expensive but still really good classic muscle cars. This video features top 10 muscle cars of the 60s and 70s by 10 automotive brands. The late 1960s to early 1970s were the golden age of the classic muscle car in our opinion as it was prior to oil crisis initiated horsepower reductions and at the height of the muscle car manufacturers oneupmanship. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Very cool and somewhat surprising how slow some of the 60s muscle cars actually were. The 15 most overlooked muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. There were chevelles that delivered 450 horsepower.
The 60s and 70s of america are known for producing some of the most excellent muscle cars of all time. Jun 22, 2015 the 1960s are known for muscle cars, and this decade saw zeroto 60 mph acceleration times plummet greatly from those of the previous decade. And, it still is one of the most popular chevrolet models. Click the links below for chevrolet, mopar, amc, buick, ford, mercury, oldsmobile and pontiac muscle cars. The allamerican muscle car celebrates the fiftyyear history of. There are 10,675 1960 to 1969 vehicles for sale today on. Muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics on autotrader. May 19, 2014 the 10 fastest muscle cars of all time may 19, 2014 by jerry coffey it is hard for anyone, car buff or young child, to not smile like a fool, maybe even let a little drool run down their chin, when a classic muscle car cruises past. The chevelle was one of the best selling cars of the 60s and 70 s. Its a whole book of car and drivers original musclecar tests from the 60s and 70 s. Bone stock muscle cars back in the day were very limited by carb size, exhaust and tires. The 1969 chevelle ss 396 is one of the most popular muscle cars ever produced. We offer the largest inventory of repairable salvage and project cars.
All the facts, figures, statistics, and production numbers. In its short life, the challenger turned out to be one of the bestlooking cars produced in the muscle era, and is today highly sought after. Regulations regarding emissions and other issues ended up taming the cars in the 1980s and onwards. May 04, 2020 muscle cars for sale on hotrodhotline 1216 vehicles available american muscle means big cars with big engines, two doors, a poor turning radius and acres of attitude. The fully illustrated book wideopen muscle celebrates the musclecar convertibles the most expensive muscle cars from the classic era of the 60s and 70s. The early 60s all the way up to the 70s was a golden age for the american automotive industry if only for the simple fact that muscle cars were growing not just in number, but in overall stature. The average car buff is able to buy one as a kit, that is probably as close as most of us will ever get to muscle car nirvana. Muscle car is an american term for highperformance coupes, usually but not limited to.
Cuda road lamps and correct battery cables are also available. Anyone that loves the musclecar era will enjoy this book and photos. Some of these cars are redblooded muscle cars and some are european exotics. The 10 fastest muscle cars of all time autofoundry. Buick performance buick 196069, 197079 and 198089 muscle cars. It wasnt until the 1960s, especially mid 60 s when the quintessential muscle cars came to market with mopar, ford, gm began battling out with the well know ss, gto, etc. Not all 60s chevelles were muscle cars they even made station wagons but a super sport with a big block v8 was and still is a popular choice among muscle car enthusiasts. Why muscle cars arent gaining in the collector car market. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Written by pepperbox press, the illustrated directory of muscle cars book is a 430page hardbound book that illustrates over 60 muscle cars. All the facts, figures, statistics, and production. Muscle cars for sale on hotrodhotline 1216 vehicles available american muscle means big cars with big engines, two doors, a poor turning radius and acres of attitude. The complete book of classic chevrolet muscle cars. See more ideas about muscle cars, classic cars muscle, cars.
The genre thrived in the 60s and early 70s and was reborn in the 21st century. Usually for insurance reasons and so the cars could run in a more favorable class in drag races. True beauty is timeless, and these cars of the 70s are indeed the most beautiful cars weve ever seen. Muscle cars of the 60s consumer guide auto editors on. Tom grew up during the muscle car era, and his first car was a very quick 1970 plymouth duster 340. Whether you are looking to buy a 1940 packard super 8 or sell your 1967 pontiac gto, you have come to the right place. Muscle cars for sale, classic muscle cars hotrodhotline. The chevelle was one of chevrolets most popular models. Feb 01, 2016 the 1956 rambler rebel came out with 0 60 in 7. The 1960s are known for muscle cars, and this decade saw zeroto 60 mph acceleration times plummet greatly from those of the previous decade. Muscle cars were sold at an affordable price and intended for street use and occasional drag racing. Oct 21, 2015 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 7 best ford muscle cars that arent mustangs hagerty media. Top 10 muscle cars of the 60s and 70s muscle car fan. It wasnt just cars that got in on the muscle car game in the 80s. The 1968 plymouth road runner created the budget muscle market and was among the most influential 1960s muscle cars. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods. Ss 409 and a nice 1968 plymouth roadrunner a 1970 hemi charger including the. Era book is 192pages, and covers over 70 muscle cars from 19611971. Includes fullcolor photos, history, and specs spanning performancebased car from 19332012. Most muscle car enthusiasts know that the horsepower ratings of the engines were deliberately set lower than what they actually made. By 1968 many muscle cars were moving away from their original purpose. Imported makes that were gaining popularity in the u. I have the three book set, of cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Old pontiac gto muscle cars for sale at deeply discounted prices pontiac gto project cars for sale 1964 1972.
Oldsmobile performance cars performance oldsmobiles. Muscle carsunited stateshistory, automobiles general, books. This wellwritten and interesting book examines how american muscle cars both. Here you will find an extensive collection of old classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars for sale.
Although it was classed as a compact car by the standards of its time the camaro like the mustang was classified as an intermediate sports car, or muscle car one of the most enduring 1960s muscle cars. Cartech releases new muscle cars in detail books spotlighting. The quickest car from this time period was a full 1. Cars of the 1950s while automobiles serve as its hub, cars of the fabulous 50s is more than a mere car book. While values on other musclecar era icons catch up, classic gto prices are holding steady. Aug 10, 2009 the 50 fastest muscle cars from the 60s and 70 s discussion in the bs topic started by muscl car, aug 10, 2009.
238 895 1377 1443 735 634 889 664 457 995 291 1011 1176 1184 442 902 847 1087 865 460 301 32 127 78 303 177 456 73 110 632 1101 162 272 965 322 1353 999 858 292 1325