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 muscle car arms race of the that time yielded plenty of options for customers looking for more power and metal-twisting torque from these vehicles. And the models only grew in popularity as more and more people began clamoring for the biggest, baddest, and most powerful machines.
The general appeal these muscle cars offered to the growing American car culture of the time was the opportunity to own powerful cars that could be used for drag racing while also keeping costs at bay. At that time, a number of brands began developing their own models, including legendary names like the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Plymouth Barracuda, the Pontiac Trans-Am, and the Dodge Charger, to name a few.
While the golden age of American muscle was limited to parts of these two decades, the industry has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts in recent years. It’s not going to compare to the 60s or the 70s, but as proven by customer clamoring, the culture of American muscle cars is far from bearing its last legs.
To pay tribute to the time where muscle was king of the road - and the drag strip - we have compiled a list of the 10 most memorable muscle cars of the golden age.
The Top Muscle Cars of the 60s and 70s Pictures
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| 1964 Pontiac GTO |
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1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake |
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1968 Dodge Charger R/T |
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1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi |
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 |
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1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet |
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS |
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1971 Plymouth Hemi’Cuda Convertible |
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1973 De Tomaso Pantera |
