The ’70s were lean years for the muscle car as America transitioned into an era of austerity. We track the high points and the changes with HOT ROD’s top 10. ... 10 Best 1970s Muscle Cars.

Chevy Chevelle SS454 (1970–1972) Of all the 1970s muscle cars, the Chevelle SS454 is considered one of the most if not the most potent performers of the decade. A 450-hp 454ci big-block was the ...

Lemon Twist. Cranberry Red. Grabber Blue. It’s easy to visualize the iconic shades of the muscle car world, and the famous ...

From muscle cars to camper vans, these are your picks for the best cars to come out of the '70s. By Owen Bellwood August 26, 2022 2:00 pm EST Lancia ...

1970 Dodge Challenger. MSRP: $3,266 Inflation-Adjusted Cost (in 2025 dollars):$27,717 What started as a challenge to the Mustang and Camaro pony cars became one of the most classic muscle cars around.

The first Challenger made its debut in 1970, and it remains one of the coolest vintage muscle cars you can own. The new Challenger may make over 700 horsepower, but for some reason, we prefer this one ...

Few cars at the beginning of the '70s had so much presence and intention as the Cuda, not to mention aggression. The Cuda is one fabulous looking muscle car, and it had some mind bogglingly ...

I’ll be honest, it’s been somewhat of a whirlwind trying to narrow down our choices for the all-time best classic American muscle cars ever made. It seems that whatever you choose, it’s both ...

As rare muscle cars hit new auction highs, regular guys still score plenty of swinging deals under $20K. Here’s some from Mecum’s latest Harrisburg auction.

Here’s our pick of the eight best Mercury cars ever built. ... and to the hidden headlights of the ’70s, ... Featuring one of the longest and most descriptive names of the muscle car era, ...