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Detroit Muscle's Top 10 Muscle Cars

Feb 27, 2020
and now from the tech center here is Katie Osbourne, welcome to a very special powerful nation. I'm Katie Osbourne and you're looking at Detroit's Top 10 Sports Cars list dedicated to the sports car era and how could we get further without the help of sports

cars

? two guys, Marc and Tommy, from Detroit Muscle Hi, thanks Katie, we've been waiting for this one for a while. We asked viewers to give us a list of their top picks and it's time to reveal your number one car. Wait, we have many. We have more business to take care of first or else this would be a very short program.
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We also have our friend and Truck Tech co-host Jeremy on top of us, here to help us out. Jeremy, thanks Katie. This top 10 countdown is exciting, but there are a few.

cars

that weren't on the list so we have an honorable mention spot on the forum which comes a little close, thanks Jeremy and before we start, how are

muscle

cars well defined? That's a question that's been up for debate for a long time. It's been a long time, that's how it is, but we've made it easy for you. America has always had a love affair with the automobile, open roads and speed.
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More Interesting Facts About,

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In 1964, gasoline was cheap and the big three automakers were developing new models that were affordable and fast, so defining a "

muscle

car" is easy. It's an American-made two-door V8 rear-wheel drive high-performance vehicle built from the mid-60s to early 70s. That's right. For almost a decade, the big three produced more than 80 different models. that epitomized the American passion for ruling the open roads with power and style. Now I have a question: what is considered the first muscle car? Well, I'm glad you asked, but that's a lot to cover, so hold on and let's get this started. pig and start the countdown with the number 10 at the beginning of the muscle car era, someone had to take a real shot at appealing to the speed-minded youth market and that would be Pontiac.
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Few Renegades in the company ignored the corporate policy against stock car racing. and I packed a huge 389 cubic inch engine into a small, lightweight model and the GTO was born. I'm here with my 64 GTO, it's a factory car with 389 jogging power and four speeds, my dad brought it home on the trailer in pieces when I was 14 and I said this was going to be my first car. It was meant to be really something like putting it together as a driver and when we got into it, we obviously went a little overboard for the common driver in restoring it.
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Considered by many to be the first muscle car, it was the shot heard in Detroit. Pontiac essentially took an old man's car, the Tempest, and cooled it down with big power, a Hurst three-speed shifter, sport-tuned suspension, wide wheels, hood scoops, dual exhaust, and special badging. I took it to the streets This is the car I learned to work on cars The GTO opened the door for everyone who was waiting to produce a sexy road beast that was affordable, mean and fun to drive units like this one from the 60's. I built the car back all original manual brakes the manual steering works very well when you go in a straight line.
I think that's what it was built for. My dad had 30 to 40 GTS over the years. I guess, of course, he then brought this car home for me. been my favorite pro all these years, available in two-door hardtop coupe and convertible body styles, the GTO became an overnight performance hit that would speak to new generations of muscle cars and, obviously, to Anyone with a pulse would find it hard not to love the The measure of grip and launch this car had to offer is certainly no torque mafioso compared to many of today's modern muscle masters, but who can deny what Pontiac started?
You be the judge, oh wait that's a different story, what a great way to kick! off the countdown oh yeah that dog will hunt then I have a hunch I know which car will be number one hmm here to give us all a clue now don't be fooled by Katie because you might miss what's coming next the fun continues with powernation on the road, top ten muscle cars. powernation on the road is brought to you by summitracing.com The American headquarters for Edelbrock high performance parts made in the USA. Visit edelbrock.com for more information and to purchase genuine parts. parts group your parts source for over 30 years get your free catalog at opgi dot-com thank you so much for joining us as we count down the top 10 muscle cars you voted for jeremy bombs will be joining us in a few to talk about a couple That didn't make the list, but for now here's a hunk of muscle that's known to be a big torque monster. here's number 9, les tangs, you can love them or hate them, but you can't deny their place in history, especially in the case of the 69 428 Cobra Jet 1969 was the year of the first man on the moon, the first passenger flight, part of a Boeing 747 and this was the first generation of the Mach 1.
The Machs were very popular, stylish and offered us different engine packages and options, but it was the 428 Cobra Jet that made a statement, it is like nothing else, you takes back. I mean, if you were young when you first got into a car like that, it takes you right back to those days, it's like the Ford design team said we need a sexy, sleek sinister with a side spoiler on the sports roof and stripes. We're going to re-rate Jack Rabbit at 335 horsepower out of the 428. We're delivering over 400 horsepower and over 450 feet of mountain torque, which means I'd probably let you.
In a cloud of smoke at the stop line, this new Mach 1 Pony came with all the creature comforts, classic Mustang body lines, a fastback top with rear window shutters and side air intakes with rear spoiler along with headlights in the front grille that sealed the deal was a hood kit. pins, the two-tone simulated wood badge and the icing on the cake, a functional hood scoop, you say Ford wasn't messing around in the days of the performance horse, this oversized beast was a force to be had In addition to the track, the interior package is crisp and clean with a generous woodgrain dash design and eye-pleasing gauges, the Mach still has the bold look of the early ponies, but if ever You see a shaking hood on a '69 fastback watch your tread marks, they may be known from rally days, but a 428 Cobra will feel a deadly bite against almost anything that fights it off the line, you know, Tommy, I never picked you as a Mustang guy, well I don't.
I don't like playing favorites with a big list like that, it's hard to pick just one and we're only at number nine, oh right, you're a Chevy guy, well I see what you're trying to do, you're trying to achieve. my number one pick, well when you put it that way there's plenty of time for all that, but right now it's time for the King to take care of business, here's number eight, roll out the red carpet fans of the sports cars, the king is in town, no, me. I'm not talking about Elvis, but the king of the road in 1968, the infamous Shelby gt500kr or king of the road, it was made in limited quantities, only about 1200 k RS were made for the production of the approximately 4400 Shelby's made that year, The 68.
KR stayed true to Shelby's design, but featured a unique fiberglass hood, and Shelby was anything but modest in placing his name all over his masterpiece. Good looks are not what made this car called king of the road. 428 Cobra Jet pushing this snake down. the road might officially have something to do with it. Shelby claimed the king only had 335 horses kicking between the massive eight cylinders, but those in the know and anyone who has ever stepped on the loud pedal of one of these knows that 335 is nothing but a low ball. number to keep insurance affordable a pair of power front disc brakes and oversized drums in the rear along with sixteen to one power steering ratio keeps the cavalry under control c6 transmission reinforced shock towers and rear shock absorbers staggered may have helped with the name also now it is rumored that the king of the road name was stolen from GM but you Chevy can talk all you want, name stolen or not, this car has a set of 15 wheels inches in the rear that keeps the king reigning supreme in these cars.
They were full of options, the sequential flashing lights at the rear were complemented by chrome moldings and bumpers and the duel is for us to announce the arrival of this nobility at the front, a classic Shelby front with four large headlights and a huge shovel to keep the Big block cobra. Jet Cool hood pushes air down the throat of this hungry 735 CFM Holley and the stripes well they just look cool, these cars were meant to be raced and inside safety was a key component, the shoulder harnesses and Inertia reel seat belts hold the driver and passenger securely. in place while a roll bar runs overhead just in case the styling wasn't far behind in safety the all-vinyl luxury interior complete with bucket seats was enhanced with walnut grain door panels and instruments a full set of gauges that includes a reptak 8000 and a speedometer capable of reaching 140 miles per hour is a constant temptation for those who are ahead and on the right foot, whether or not GM takes away the name of king of the road, this cobra earned rightly the title.
Ford's big power coupled with Shelby's racing style and engineering command respect from anyone It would be a challenge Wow, the king of the road, indeed, and Truck Tech's Jeremy Bumpass is here Jeremy, what do you think of that? Well although I work on a lot of trucks I have to say I have a soft spot for old school muscle so you're telling me you're a Mustang guy you know Tommy told me you were going to try to pin me down on my choice news travels fast hmm well, I'll tell you this, there is a real king of the road, but let's not do it.
Forget that there are some powerful cars that are not on this list, like this Mercury Cyclone spoiler: In the past, Mercury wanted to compete with the Aero cars in NASCAR, they had the power, but aerodynamics would help you get there first. the finish line, the cyclone. The two-spoiler nose was lengthened and pinched with a recessed grille and tweaked bumper, then the rockers were reshaped to allow the car to sit close to the track. It's a lot of car, but it didn't make the top 10 list like these honorable mentions. We have for you now our first honorable mention for the '69 Chevy Camaro z28, designed specifically for Trans Am racing.
It combines small-block performance with road-hugging agility, earning it the nickname "the ready-to-run hugger." the track" with street manners, the z28 produced over 375 horsepower with a zero to sixty height of just 7.47 cow induction hood rally stripes hidden headlights and lots of chrome gave the z28 a really aggressive cool look by What is truly honorable and also deserves an honorable mention is one of the most recognizable muscle cars. Back in the '69 era, the Dodge Daytona broke the speed barrier for Chrysler on the track and challenged the notion of looks for many buyers. . This car was designed for one thing: winning races.
Modified body panels with a pinched nose and a giant rear wing were added to streamline the car, allowing it to hug the track at high speed Buddy Baker was the first driver to surpass 200 miles per hour on the track NASCAR co-founder Bill France, thought the car was dangerous dealers couldn't sell it, a track warrior who put several cars first, the Daytona was In fact, honorable, the 64 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt was the demon of the racetrack , was a limited production racing race car produced by Ford in 1964, the Thunderbolt formula was simple, big power and a small car, the monster 427 had a power of 425 horsepower and had increased to 600. in the second race, but it was heavy, so fiberglass was used for the hood and fenders, the bumpers and grill were aluminum and the windows were made of plexiglass, only the essentials inside, no heater, no radio, no carpet , just some four-speed truck seats and awesome attack yes, street practical no, but who said muscles have to be practical?
That was a great piece Jeremy, well if you like it, you'll want to stick around because we have another honorable mention later. I'm looking forward to it. to that, oh yes, I am my brand and I have a special gift for everyone that will take us to number one. A real question. We can enter? Let's say they arecar collectors and that there are real car collectors. Well, have you heard? He stayed because we are counting them after this break, it's order on the field, everyone goes up just so you are aware of the countdown of the top 10, reaching number 10, we start with the 1964 GTO tripower number 9, it was a power pack and pony, the 1969 Mustang 428 Cobra Jet that was heating up the streets, it was number 8, the 1968 shelby gt500kr, and that brings us to number 7, the Tommy brand brought us up to date in the early aughts 60, at the beginning of the muscle car era, building an affordable.
The performance car was key now, towards the end of the decade our next road warrior was one of the most expensive muscle cars to come out of Detroit and some might say: how can you put a price on high performance? I think the best way to put it, everything rises here comes the beautifully built Judge still a mix of battleship ego and smart mouth Pontiacs the Judge GTO was a concept developed by John DeLorean DeLorean started with a mid-size platform and added a large v8 with enough torque to pull a freight train added some performance and luxury options on what to call it.
The judge was taken from a comedy line used on a popular television show. DeLorean said yes, let's give them the judge. The younger generation in the muscle car, here they wanted more power. They want a faster car. I got it faster because what they gave me and what I said in those days is what wins in race day sales on Monday, designed to compete with the Plymouth Roadrunner. Pontiac actually gave you less for more money than the extra $300 they gave you. took things away from the GTO and called it a smart weight-saving option, but without taking any shortcuts when it came to styling, the design team was hard at work, just look at the color and those wonderful graphics that are now on the color under which was Pontiac's strongest characteristic.
Under the hood the judge was up against the Hemis and the Chevy, big blocks of that day, so the best engine choice was the big, beefy compressed air for this four-hundred-cubic-inch land vehicle wasn't just a big, run-of-the-mill V8, It was a high-performance beast with 370 horsepower, if not 400 horsepower. The ram air feature used a top and bottom tray to direct maximum airflow with enough force to give you a case of whiplash. The Ram Air 4 delivered 445 pound-feet of torque, almost as much torque as a first-generation Dodge Viper. and proud that this goat screams anything but subtle, the design team threw in a carousel-like red paint scheme and plenty of decals and badges so you knew the judge was intact, then there's a nose piece, rear spoiler, mount on the hood, functional attack, air intakes, its gear lever and a plush bucket. seating, everything needed for a full floor show, the regular gto was nice, a version with the ram air 3 was nice, but the judge with the ram air form says im here now, let the party begin, thanks Tommy, we keep telling it, but the good stuff.
The news is that there is still a lot more, okay, check what's next on the list. Katie at the height of the muscle car era, sports coupes were big and General Motors was quick to market a feisty little pony car called the Camaro, the '67 and '68 models, so good, but it was the '69 Camaro that is arguably the most popular Camaro of all time and the 69 RS ss396 gave it all the power and sex appeal. This Camaro is a perfect combination of what happens when performance meets style and swagger. You ordered one of these possibilities. he wasn't worried about the price, the guy who bought this car wasn't worried about the price, you know, so the $100 option was like the $1,000 option today, so he didn't really care, he wanted what he wanted and he wanted the ss396 more attractive.
You could buy the Super Sport or SS package is a step up from stock, but to upgrade to the l78 396 option you have to be really ready to open your wallet. This high-performance contender packs 396 cubic inches of pure Street muscle with 375 horsepower and 410 pounds. ft. of torque, chances are you'll be ready for any fight, there are many who preferred the SS package strictly because in a street fight no one cares how much fancy chrome you have, on the other hand, if you're into glitz, rally sport or the RS trim package includes all that eye candy special black-painted grille with hidden headlights hockey stick stripes on the fender simulated rear fender grilles front and rear wheel moldings badging and plenty of brightwork in the package rally sport finish puts it in the high roller category, you know?
The really good thing about Chevrolet is the number of options available to a customer, they really covered the entire segment of buyers. You know, if you wanted a base car with an inline six, you know driving back and forth to work, you could do that. that even a Coco that you know you could do, they really covered all the space for everyone, finding a '69 Camaro 396 with the RS and SS packages is like a unicorn; You get a rare combination of the most luxuriously equipped Camaro with the big-block performance of a combined drag car. It's one of America's greatest pony cars that continues to be celebrated as iconic because it's rare but also because people love them.
Of course, we can't mention the '69 Camaro without talking a little about the kopo. kopo means head office production order, it is a special order directly from the factory, only 69 were produced and 50 came from a single dealership and what made these cars special was that under the hood was an ultralight fire breathing dragon , zero one. 427 to be more specific, making 430 horsepower, it was only available in a Corvette unless you filled out that special order paperwork so Chevy wouldn't notice, you see, GM didn't want to upstage that Corvette, well there are two heavy hitters. Below and we are halfway through this countdown, stay tuned as the list of the top ten muscle cars continues.
Welcome back to the Top 10 Detroit Muscle Cars lists, and in case you missed it, here's a recap to get you started. We had the original muscle car, the 1964 Pontiac. GTO tri power at number ten, number nine was a big pony, the Mustang 428 Cobra Jet's 69 votes added together gave us the 1968 Shelby-inspired gt500kr at number eight, pick number seven, we see Pontiac return again with the 69 GTO Judge ram-air for in Number six, a favorite with a bow tie, the Camaro rs/ss 69 396, so much power in such a short time, let's take a look at a car which is a favorite among Mopar fans.
Here's number five in 1968. Chrysler had to come up with something that was fresh and powerful. New Design The newly redesigned 68 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T was born with curves in all the right places and a punch that only Hemi could pack. The Hemi has always been the pinnacle engine and is named after the hemispherical combustion chambers in the heads. where the real Mopar magic happens this ultra rare 68 r/t is actually a true 12,000 mile survivor a survivor is basically an unrestored car a car with the original paint mostly original interior that kind of thing may have some work done Minor repair that sort of thing, but it has to be mostly original.
Dodge has always differentiated itself from other automakers in several ways in this new r/t design carried over to the 69 and 70 models, most notably the optional 6 440 package on the 1970 model 70. the first time the six pack in the charger, you can only order it in the RC and only 684 got the three deuces helped produce 390 horsepower and much greater low-end torque than the Hemi. It was a 440 six pack much like a growler under the hood of this pistol grip shifter 70 Charger r/t Hurst gave you shooter control. Our Ts were made for road or track, so the following suspension rolled on a set of wide-tread tires, plus there was that nifty race-style gas.
Cap built as a fastback on the bugle chassis, it was part street machine and part family car, it sold well but really took off in '68 when the second generation was introduced. The sleeker body lines and more aggressive front end gave it that signature look that was the Charger 70. The latest second-generation design and the changes were subtle, it still had those nifty hidden headlights but had a new wraparound chrome bumper. RT models now had simulated side air intakes in the rear, the taillight housing extended the full width of the rear panel within the Charger Dodge offered several options, including vinyl bucket seats, a dash full of instruments that They included studs and a speedometer for easy viewing and some fancy power options.
The second generation Charger r/t takes Dodge into history and is one of the most recognizable and reproduced cars. I disagree, the '68-'70 Charger r/t s are more popular than ever, but one thing is for sure. The 68 Hemi r/t still wears the crown. Well, Mopar fans have tried it, but the countdown isn't over yet, who knows what car will be built. He came in fourth, we'll find out soon, but first Jeremy has a few other cars that deserve special recognition thanks. Katie Street Muscle comes in several different flavors, so let's take a look at a few more that we couldn't leave out here. are a Most Honorable Mention for Cedars in 1965 Carol Shelby raised the performance bar by putting a 450 horsepower seven liter big block in a Cobra body, the result was absolute overkill, the brutally fast 427 Cobra SC featured aluminum skin with track-ready fuel door.
The wide bar wheels shine with huge tires and competition side tubes. It's a 160 mile per hour race car with a license plate and only 316 rebuilds. If you ever get the chance to drop a real 427 Cobra, you better jump on it because it could be a truly honorable experience. The '67 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was last and was close to the second Jim Corvette. The big block 427 was rated at 435 horsepower, but actual horsepower could have been more than 550. Now, for many, the 67 was the ultimate achievement for handling. Road grip and outright power are never lacking in appearance, Stingray options included alloy wheels, 5 slotted side fender vents, retractable headlights and lots of chrome, lots of show and voila, the sexy muscle of the 67 stingray is honorable according to any standard, also deserving an honorable mention is the 1970 American Motors experimental to accommodate the AMC AMX was built on a Javelin floor plan with a 390 cubic inch, 325 horsepower V8, the car's signature look came with the functional air hood , recessed grille, flying buttress, steeply angled roofline and rear glass, a powerful short wheelbase.
Two-seat pony, the AMX was positioned by some as a serious Corvette competitor, simply cheaper, a real bargain on the track and on the streets, the 1970 model is considered one of the last real AMXs that would do 0 to 60 in just over six. Seconds and a half, a lot of muscle and the cells never bloom, so for now we will have to leave it in history as another honorable mention. Katie. I know we're getting close to number one and all I can say is I've got my money. Well let's say the real king of the road, thanks Jeremy, do you have any idea what he's talking about?
No and apparently neither does he. Now we all have our choice for number one, I'm sure you do too, but that's how it will be. a little later, when we reveal our top three, it will be great for us too, they were all in the same place hmm, now that sounds like your road trip to me, oh the best guy, but that will be a little later, So you want. To stay at the first revelation number four, welcome back to the list of the 10 best sports cars from Detroit. Now we just went from number 10 to number 4, so if you just tuned in, this is what you missed in number 10. the original muscle car the 64 Pontiac GTO tripower number nine was a favorite pony the Mustang 428 Cobra Jet from 1969 number eight was a more popular pony the 1968 Shelby inspired gt500kr at number seven Pontiac returned with a 69 GTO Judge ram-air for number six The bow tie favorite, the 69 Camaro rs/ss 396 and Mopar made a appearance at number five with a 68 r/t Hemi Charger now, Tommy, we're getting close to pick number four, so how's this Mopar doing for them?
Katie, this is the 1970 Dodge. The Super Bee is essentially the cousin of our number four car. They took a base model and stripped it down, but added power and performance. The Super Bee is based on the Coronet andIt had several high-performance engine options. This one has the 383, but you can opt for it. larger engine options, like the 440 six-pack, which brings us to our number four car. How many cars could you buy straight from the showroom, take them to the race track and win? Well, that's exactly what you can do with the 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. 446 Pat, but look at it, it's boxy with limited options, no trim, no hubcaps, no power steering, black peel-off fiberglass flat hood with a scoop large air vent and bench seat. the hood for someone looking to settle the score on the street or the race track this car is all original probably one of the best paint cars we have Plymouth wanted to produce a super fast and simple beast and Motor Trend would end up naming it Car of the Year in 1970, speediness maximus was the street nickname for the roadrunner.
Many Fords and Chevys spent time chasing the bird car, but like the coyote, they had a hard time catching it. What I like about driving the car are the hidden handles. The card handles very well the engine never left the car it still runs with excellent power in this bird it is a 383 4 cylinder that makes 335 horsepower for a little extra money. You could add a 440 6-pack or a Hemi if you really wanted to. Leave 'em in the dust If Lester is on the road and wants a little more oomph, simply flip the switch under the dash and open the air intake to draw in some fresh air.
Plymouth made some cosmetic changes this year, like moving the badge. From the door to the front fender, this one features the optional gold dust trail. Body lines were softened and side air intakes were molded into the rear quarters. They also got new grilles with vertical fins and a Plymouth emblem for the first time. The bumpers now have integrated ones. The turn signals and taillights were divided into two narrow stripes. Now I wouldn't be a roadrunner without that exclusive TV. Plymouth engineers spent thousands of dollars designing a horn. It sounded perfect. The Road Runner kicked off Mopar's signature cartoon cars, which included the Super Bee.
The duster and the devil was a budget sports car costing around 3 grand the 383 was standard along with heavy duty brakes and suspension an optional rear spoiler shows this bird is ready to fly so what Is there anything left to say about this piece? of speed that combines muscles with googly eyes and looks that really turns this car into a living caricature in the 812 version with its simplified approach to performance is what makes this rare bird so popular to this day, there you have it Mopar fans picked two in a row and there are only three left, but which ones are they?
I think this is a better story told by Tommy Jeremy and mark, thanks Katie we have made it to the top three on our list and it is thanks to you and your votes that we have been able to put together this great list and the next three cars are the best and We were lucky to find them all in one place. The problem was they were in Moline Illinois, but who can resist a road trip, not these guys. so we charge north, the boys are on the road and we'll bring you their top three picks.
The fun continues with powernation on the road. Top ten muscle cars. I think it's time to revisit the guys on their road trip to find the number one Muscle Car, trust me on this, they won't be worth it, it should get better, honey, sure, no, no, stop talking and behold , some of you may already know what our top three are. I have my choice and it is this 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Now these other two guys will tell you when they think their car is number one, but there can only be one kingfish and it has to be the 1970 Hemi Cuda and the first of the list.
I am this 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS ls6, let me think about it. Chevy was the only company that came up with an original name. The Chevelle was once named after a horse and that was once named after a fish and not only were we lucky enough to have all three cars in one place, but they all They are owned by one man. Would you call it a muscle? Car enthusiasts may call it a car collector, well we just call it les baer, its looks and the performance, they are really nice to look at, people will stop by it with their cell phones, they will start hanging out of the windows and they will take photos and almost run you off the road. because they don't see it anymore what attracted a lot of people with muscle cars one thing I notice is that if I go on a cruise I will take one of the boss 429s or maybe a heavy rig, it's the young people.
People, kids, when they come and see these cars, what surprises me sometimes is how much they know about old cars and I ask them: could you learn all this? I said, we read all the magazines and now that we know 15 16 years old, even younger, they like that kind of stuff and they love to see him wanting to move on. Now there is only one color other than a bright orange Hemi Cuda and those would be two of them now that Mopar has been They are known to do a few things to separate themselves from the rest, for example this car has the optional black vinyl top that has the print of A crocodile.
You guys might call it a little quirky. I'll call it very nice in 1970. There were several honorable Muscle Cars and then there was the big dog, the Chevelle SS LSC. If you Google Muscle Car, you'll see that the Chevelle SS 70 appears at the top for good reason. This is possibly the most popular Chevelle due in part to its King Kong. engine, then there are all the visual goodies, from the cool cow induction scoop to the aerodynamic styling, fit and finish, available options, it all worked together, so we are the 1970 Chevelle SS ls6 car in 1970, this thing was the king of the streets, he's got a 454 that's rated at 450 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque, so that little pony car back there, yeah, I don't think it's going to hang, but you know , I'd probably buy it for my sister and maybe give my mom that more Chevelle-like pussy.
Michelle and when you start arguing about what is the most powerful and baddest car of all time, you stood up and respected the Hemi. Now there are people I asked who had a Hemi. They don't even know what that means, but they know what it means. It's some serious Kurdish stuff, the 1970 Hemi Cuda was widely accepted as one of the most sought-after sports cars for very good reasons. First look at the classic shape. Plymouth redesigned it with a lower, wider stance and then added many design details, so instead of just being a pony car, the 1970 CUDA was transformed into a full-time muscle car, another reason why. which is a Hemi, it's weird, its 425 horsepower worth of tires rate American performance CUDA has an engine that any slice is an elephant, but the Mustang is a Hemi wannabe it's a semi hit me with the hemispherical head so they were trying to do something to be fast but there is no replacement for displacement this thing is the one on the road no guys no no don't listen you may have 450 horses in that ls6 evaluation but it also weighs as much as a truck i mean damn that thing Weighing over two tonnes, the boss 429 is the best of both worlds in looks and performance, why wouldn't it be the number one muscle car?
It's sexy, fast and weird, the style alone makes it one of the most attractive by default, this street fighter that takes off the asphalt with its wide tires, bulging fenders and a large air intake on the hood, gives us a bit of the beast under the hood, simple and clean, of all the muscle cars ever produced, it's hard to imagine any can match the boss 9 Oh, Jeremy Chevelle, it's kind of what I'd call a figure car complete like this, I just think this car wouldn't exist if Ford didn't need that engine to run a NASCAR, I have a couple now. of jokes for you two, you can look behind this and see, it's a Chevelle and that Mustang.
I wonder what that SS means. I wonder events like a soft couch, super slow, sassy, ​​no way, man, this thing has 500 pounds for you to torture, kidding. Man, that Mustang looks good in this rearview mirror, that's a normal place, let's face it, Tommy, that pussy you're driving only exists because the Mustang exists. Taking a ride in these three cars is a pleasure in itself, but we're done. You may be less lucky and it's for a good cause, that's right, this is the Princeton Emergency Services Car Show and we're here in Princeton, Iowa on the mighty Mississippi River.
First responders are the backbone of this community, just like everywhere else and this car show helps fund the efforts of those who risk their lives, so I'll be walking around a bit to meet some random people and get their impression about which car they think should be number one. Well, take a look at our top three muscle cars and tell us which one you think should be number one. It smells pretty good, it's hard to beat a shovel, but then you have a Hemi Cuda. I mean, we're going to beat them off the card, but hang back, you got it, boss nine, unbiased opinion.
I'm going to go to Boss 9. I don't blame you, but we've done our best to show you what we think, which car should be number one, but it's time for us to head back south, so we'll see you in the studio and find Figuring out which of these three cars will be number one, it looks like the guys had a great time in Iowa and a big shout out to all the first responders there as they say it's all over but the crying and climbing we're going to reveal that you're number three, you're number two, and of course you're the number one pick in the top ten Detroit muscle guys.
A list of muscle cars. Stay tuned. Powernation on the road is brought to you by Royal Purple, the high-performance motor oil that goes beyond the details. in royal purple calm by EBC brakes, step up from stock and get up to 30% more stopping power and by summitracing.com America's headquarters for performance parts we welcome you back, we hope you enjoyed our top 10 countdown and as you just saw Tommy Mark and Jeremy have made very compelling arguments as to why their car should be number one. It was a lot of fun, but it doesn't really matter what we think because you, the viewers, have voted and that's what's important.
Enough chitchat, let's go down and reveal car number three, a respectable position, you could say that boss 429 will always be a strong contender, okay, let's move on to second place guys, you voted and get to second place, this is its bill ss ls6, is an impressive car with a loyal following and one that deserves a prominent place in history, so now this leaves us with the number one vote and Tommy, you guessed it, the 1970 Hemi Cuda. It's a distinction, that's where it ends. It's exciting for all Mopar fans. there, but the most important thing is that I was right because I told them and I told them that they can't beat that Hemi.
Okay, I'll let you celebrate and we appreciate all your votes. Many thanks to our car owners, Princeton Iowa first responders, car club members, our team, and of course all of our sponsors. I'm Katie Osborne and to everyone here at powernation, thanks for watching.

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