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Classic Muscle Cars are typically defined as high-performance vehicles with powerful engines, most made between 1964 and 1975. Learn about more than 100 of our favorites, including Chevelles, Chargers, Mustangs, Road Runners and GTOs.

Featured Article:  1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi

In 1967, Dodge introduced a muscle car whose initials stood for Road and Track. Without disturbing the Coronet's lines, the R/T Hemi added enough performance cues to make its meaning clear. Learn about the 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi. See more »

1969 Hurst/Olds

1969 Hurst/Olds

With a bright gold stripe proclaiming its glorious return, a Hurst-modified Olds 4-4-2 muscle car enjoyed its second season in 1969. Check out the performance numbers on the 1969 Hurst/Olds.

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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II

1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II

Although it was based on a successful NASCAR racer, the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II was designed to appeal to a street audience. Check out photos and specifications of the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II.

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1969 Mercury Marauder X-100

1969 Mercury Marauder X-100

The 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 was a broad-shouldered heavyweight with the biggest engine in the stable. Get detailed specs on this muscle car.

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1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 sported a dual-snout air scoop on the hood and an air-foil spoiler stuck up from the decklid. Get full specs on this Olds.

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1969 Plymouth Cuda 440

1969 Plymouth Cuda 440

Feeling pressure from other muscle cars, Plymouth crammed a 440-cubic-inch engine into its Barracuda in 1969. Find out what this change did to the 1969 Plymouth 'Cuda 440.

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1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi

It was noisy, it was rough, it was everything buyers wanted in a muscle car. Find out more about the engine that made the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi so popular.

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1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The Firebird Trans Am is one of Pontiac’s most significant muscle cars, and it began humbly in 1969 as an option package. Find out more about the 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.

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1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

In the turbulent '60s, Pontiac wanted a fun-loving muscle car that knew how to drop the gavel on its competition. Find out how they got it in the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge.

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1969 Yenko Camaro 427

1969 Yenko Camaro 427

Other Chevy dealers modified their Camaro muscle cars, but one got his built at the factory after installing a 427-cubic-inch Corvette engine. Find out more about Don Yenko and his 1969 Yenko Camaro 427.

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1970 AMC AMX

1970 AMC AMX

There was always controversy about whether AMC belonged in the muscle car club. But with a larger V-8 for 1970, the AMX proved itself again. Find out more about the 1970 AMC AMX.

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1970 AMC Rebel Machine

1970 AMC Rebel Machine

It wowed its fans with tight suspension and genuine muscle-car performance. But the 1970 AMC Rebel Machine was fated to last only one year. Find out more about the 1970 AMC Rebel Machine.

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1970 Buick GSX

1970 Buick GSX

Buick, in the last great year for muscle cars, built one of the fastest ever. Learn about the massive 455-cubic-inch engine and see the performance numbers for the 1970 Buick GSX.

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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

With a new design, the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 became an instant classic. Its Corvette engine made it a standout among muscle cars. Check out photos and specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The gaudy 454-cubic-inch engine that Chevy unleashed in the 1970 Chevelle signaled the high point and the coming end of the muscle car era. Check out photos and specifications of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454.

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack

While the R/T 440 Six Pack wasn't the most powerful version of the Challenger, it was close enough to make it the best value. Check out photos and specs of the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack.

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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

As the street version of a race-ready car, the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A was decked out to be a distinct (and conspicuous) machine. Check out photos and specifications of the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A muscle car.

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1970 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi

1970 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi

Dodge brought back the venerable Charger for one last year in 1970. The uplevel R/T Hemi made it a worthwhile decision. Check out photos and specifications of the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi.

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1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440

The big story for the 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 was new front-end styling, including a new grille. Get valuable details on this Dodge muscle car.

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1970 Ford King Cobra

1970 Ford King Cobra

The Ford King Cobra was designed to take back the track, but it didn't make it past the prototype stage. Check out photos and specs of the 1970 Ford King Cobra.

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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 was designed to beat the Chevrolet Camaro. The twist was that the Boss was built by the same guys who had developed the Camaro. Check out photos and specifications of the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302.

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