The Most Iconic Muscle Cars of the 1960s and ’70s

Say what you will about the 1960s and '70s but they were a great time for cars. Detroit automakers were pumping out increasingly supercharged muscle cars that looked beautiful and had a need for speed. Let's take a look at the most iconic muscle cars of the era. Some you may recognize, but others remain hidden gems with an iconic reputation well into the modern day. (For a deep dive into motorcycles, learn about the history of Harley-Davidson.)

To compile a list of the most iconic muscle cars of the 1960s and '70s, 24/7 Tempo consulted automotive publications like Topspeed.com, Motortrend.com, and Supercars.net. We confirmed aspects of the features and price averages of these iconic cars using sites like Classic.com and Roadandtrack.com.

• Release Date: Mid-1967
• Key Features: 7.0-liter twin-supercharged V-8 engine, 800 HP, 0-60 MPH in 3.6 seconds
• Original Cost: $6,000 to $7,500
• Current Cost: $1,100,000+

• Release Date: September 13, 1964
• Key Features: 3-speed manual V8 engine, 335 HP at 5000 RPM, 0-60 MPH in 7.9 seconds
• Original Cost: $2,871, – $3,165
• Current Cost: Recently sold at auction for $151,250

• Release Date: Early 1968
• Key Features: 3-speed automatic, 7.0-liter V-8, 425 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds
• Original Cost: $3,014 – $3,480
• Current Cost: Recently sold at auction for $291,500

• Release Date: Mid 1968
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 425 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds
• Original Cost: $2,900
• Current Cost: $77,000 – $170,500

• Release Date: August 1968
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 500 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds
• Original Cost: $7,200
• Current Cost: $58,300+

• Release Date: June 19th 1969
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 500 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds
• Original Cost: $3,500
• Current Cost: $72,600 – $120,000

• Release Date: Fall 1969
• Key Features: 340 V8 3-speed, 335 HP, 0-60 MPH in 6 seconds
• Original Cost: $5,273
• Current Cost: Around $88,213

• Release Date: September 1969
• Key Features: 7.4-liter V-8, 450 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds
• Original Cost: $3,000 – $4,000
• Current Cost: Average $151,947

• Release Date: Late 1970
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 425 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $4,000
• Current Cost: $2.75 Million+

• Release Date: January 27, 1965
• Key Features: 4.7-liter V-8, 306 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds
• Original Cost: $4,547
• Current Cost: $319,000+

• Release Date: October 17, 1969
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 425 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $4,300
• Current Cost: $123,200+

• Release Date: Late 1966
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 355 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $4,200
• Current Cost: Around $154,000

• Release Date: Late 1967
• Key Features: 5.7-liter V-8, 375 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds
• Original Cost: $2,995
• Current Cost: $33,995+

• Release Date: Late 1970
• Key Features: 6.6-liter V-8, 330 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $2,500
• Current Cost: $35,203+

• Release Date: Fall 1970
• Key Features: 7.4-liter V-8, 335 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.4 seconds
• Original Cost: $4594
• Current Cost: $41,700+

• Release Date: Late 1966
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 430 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.2 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $5,700
• Current Cost: Recently sold at auction for $2,695,000

• Release Date: Late 1968
• Key Features: 7.0-liter V-8, 375 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds
• Original Cost: $4,087
• Current Cost: $247,500+

• Release Date: April 20, 1970
• Key Features: 7.4-liter V-8, 360 HP, 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds
• Original Cost: Around $4,579
• Current Cost: Around $136,745

• Release Date: January 1969
• Key Features: 6.6-liter V-8, 366 HP, 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds
• Original Cost: $3,643.79
• Current Cost: $65,617+

• Release Date: September 3, 1969
• Key Features: 6.4-liter V-8, 340 HP, 0-60 MPH in 6.4 seconds
• Original Cost: $3,450
• Current Cost: $56,700+