Top 10 American Cars Of The 1960s

March 24, 2019

The foundations for a lot of the cars we love were laid in the 1950s, often as a response to the European racers of the time. However, it was in the 1960s that these same cars came into their own. We’ve done a fair few Top 10s before, but never for a specific decade. As the 1960s was the golden age of muscle cars, a highpoint of design, and a decade of innovation, it seems fitting to start here. Normal rules apply: this countdown isn’t explicitly by worth; all these cars are equally fantastic. That being said, let’s get started!

10. 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

Cars don’t come much more badass than the Dodge Charger R/T. If you want a truly archetypal muscle car, and will settle for nothing less, this car is the answer. The cult following this car has built up makes finding parts pretty easy, which is another thing it has going for it. Most importantly, as we stated, the car is the best example of muscle car design ever created. It’s bulky and brash in all the right ways, while still boasting solid design. The hidden headlights, the curves that sweep to its beautiful rear, and the gorgeous chrome all come together to create a drop-dead gorgeous machine.

Then, there’s the motor. The powertrain on the R/T featured a rorty 440 four-barrel Magnum V8 that produced 375 horsepower. Pay a little extra, and you could get a 426 Hemi that kicked out 425 horsepower. Still fun to drive now, still good-looking now, and a hell of a car all round, it’s natural that this car gets a spot on our list.

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