The Best Muscle Cars In American History And How Much They Are Now Worth

Published on 08/27/2020
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1968 Oldsmobile 442

The Oldsmobile 442 is for you if you want a powerful car that is stylish and affordable at the same time. The number comes from its four-speed manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhausts. You can get 375 horsepower out of it. The models all came with a red air filter and bronze finish engine, so the guts were just as attractive as its exterior. On the track, it will go from zero to 60 in 7 seconds and then 15.13 seconds on the quarter mile. The 442 is distinctive for the gorgeous sloped back and its two-tone black and silver paint job. This is easily one of the most popular models from Oldsmobile. It used to go for $3,127, but it is now worth $24,000. When it first came out, the number of cars sold had been in the hundreds of thousands!

1968 Oldsmobile 442

1968 Oldsmobile 442

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1970 Ford Torino Cobra

Motor Trend called the Ford Torino was the 1970 Car of the Year Award. It is still believed to be among the greatest American muscle cars in history. The Cobra package is not quite as popular with the general public as it had been among drag racers. It was a powerful car that boasted the Super Cobra Jet engine, which can put out 375 horsepower. Owners were advised not to use it for long distances since it had a short rear end that stays from 3,500 to 3,800 RPMs. If you take it out for a long drive, you can expect it to overheat. It has the same body style as the Fairline, both recognizable for the “hideaway” highlights. This model had the original price of $3,270, but it is now worth $56,000. Fun fact: it played a huge role in the 2008 Clint Eastwood movie of the same name!

1970 Ford Torino Cobra

1970 Ford Torino Cobra

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