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Page 1: Top 5 American Muscle Cars
Page 2: Top 5 American Muscle Cars

Title: Top 5 American Muscle Cars One of the most exciting times in the American automobile industry was in the 1960s-‐70s whenthere was a massive production of now-‐classic American m us c l e car s. These cars were notablefor being loud, big and powerful! It was also during this decade when Americancar manufacturers raised the bar when it comes to the production of rubber burningmachines. These cars combine topnotch exterior styling with brute engine power.

If you are looking for vintage muscle cars to add to your collection, these are the top 5 recommended models you need to check out:

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1970 Oldsmobile 442

This model wasintroduced in 1964 butofficially became amodel in 1968 to 1971.The name 442 wasderived from the car’sfour-‐barrel carburetor,four-‐speed manualtransmission and thedual exhaust (hence, 4-‐4-‐2). Even though othermodels wereavailable with three-‐speed transmission,they were still referredto as 442.Over the years, there are

different body styles made available including 2-‐door coupe, 2-‐door convertible, 2-‐door sedanand 4-‐door sedan. But the A-‐body platform remained the same for these types.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

This is considered as oneof the top 10 classicmuscle cars andtherefore is a mustin this list. This mid-‐sized muscle carwasmanufactured byChevrolet with the firstmodel being released n1964 and the latest at1977. It features an A-‐body platform andis considered as one ofthe brand’s mostsuccessful nameplates.

Theproduction of the Chevrolet Chevelle stopped in 1977. This muscle car comes with 360 horsepower and 500 ft-‐lb torque.

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1967 Corvette

If you are looking forthe best Americanmuscle cars, no list isever complete withoutthe 1967 ChevyCorvette. The firstCorvette model wasreleased in 1953 at acar concept show.The Corvette is alsoone of the most iconicmuscle car modelsproduced byChevrolet. It canproduce up to 400horsepower!

1971 Mustang

The first generation ofFord Mustang musclecars was released in1964 and productioncontinued until 1973.The 1971 FordMustang model is oneof the most iconicmuscle cars from Fordto be released inAmerica. The mostnotable feature of thecar is the long hoodand short deck, whichcreated a wave ofimitators. It features anFR layout platform. The1971 Ford Mustang canproduce up to 290horsepower and 290 ft-‐lb torque.

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1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Last but not the least, no list of the best American muscle cars will ever be complete withoutthe 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. With up to 335 horsepower capacity and 425 ft-‐lb torque, thisis no doubt a performance car that is built with power! It quickly outsold the GTX, alsomanufactured by Playmouth, because the Road Runner delivered both in performanceand affordability. The production of the Plymouth Road Runner lasted until 1980. It is alsoavailable in various body styles such as 2-‐door coupe, 2-‐door hardtop and 2-‐door convertible.

Which of these classic American muscle cars would you like to drive?