The classic muscle car era saw the evolution of the automobile to a whole new level. Even though conventional muscle cars were not so big in size, they were not exactly small either. However, the following cars are small but packing a punch.
Dodge Dart
This car was loved for its durability. However, it was much smaller than other cars in its era. This did not compromise its power or the quality of its design, though. The car still has a huge fan base.
Chevrolet Corvair
This is a compact machine manufactured and marketed from 1960 to 1969. Although this car got a little bad press and some criticism, it is well worth a mention as it meets all base requirements for classicmuscle cars.
Ford Falcon
This car’s model base was the Mustang. Although it is much smaller than the Mustang, it is still worth the title and was loaded with enough power for a small size car. On the upside, the car was cheap and easy to tune up.
Dodge Challenger
The car was produced in eight models, but what was distinct about the car is its compact design across the boards. However, unlike other cars on this list, this rod got quite a positive review and is still favored by collectors.
Chevrolet Camaro
The first generation Camaro was available from ’67 onwards and it was an instant hit with enthusiasts and ordinary car users. It was reasonably priced and offered decent performance, with a hot look.
11 thoughts on “The Smallest Classic Muscle Cars Ever Produced”
I had one exactly like that one! Beautiful car!
I wouldn’t consider a Corvair a muscle car.
Monza corvair was a turbocharged 6
Sports car at best.
Hot Wheels
1962 Olds F85 Jetfire fuel injected and turbo charged
Sunbeam Tiger and AC Cobra would qualify.
Sorry but that’s not a Dodge Dart.
The Corvair and Falcon were never muscle cars. They were just compacts. Even with the 260 V8, the Falcon was just so, so.
I had a 72 Ford Maverick Grabber. 302 3 speed.
That’s not a Dodge Dart (I had one years ago, good car), even the turbocharged Corvair really doesn’t qualify. The turbo takes so long to spool up that the normally aspirated model will be ahead when it does.
Big wheels on the back....Smaller ones on the front...very cool...But....Could have come from the #factory in 1955 Pro Auto custom Interior by Steve Holcomb interior....Now under the hood...There are only two of those on the planet.....Over 500 CI...All polished aluminum HEMI!!! #ProAuto #back #SteveHolcomb ...
Big wheels on the back....Smaller ones on the front...very cool...But....Could have come from the factory in 1955 Pro Auto custom Interior by Steve Holcomb interior....Now under the hood...There are only two of those on the planet.....Over 500 CI...All polished aluminum HEMI!!!
Nancy and Bob Dunbar with their #original owner 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge in their Beachfield neighborhood. When Pontiac brought out its first GTO in 1964, it was a special edition of the Tempest, and the initials stood for Grand Tempest Option. Project Manager John DeLorean - of DeLorean auto fame - dictated that the Judge would always be this color orange, which was first patented by #Chevrolet and called #PontiacGTOJudge #CarouselRed #HuggerOrange #BobDunbar #GrandTempestOption #GeneralMotors ...
Nancy and Bob Dunbar with their original owner 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge in their Beachfield neighborhood. When Pontiac brought out its first GTO in 1964, it was a special edition of the Tempest, and the initials stood for Grand Tempest Option. Project Manager John DeLorean - of DeLorean auto fame - di...
I always dreamed about those orange Judges as a kid. I passed one in a driveway every day walking to catch the school bus. Not sure why I've seen red, white and blue Judges if this story is true though.
In the early '90s, I had a '66 GTO frankenstein LeMans creation with a 400 Chevy engine in it. Closest I ever got...
I had one exactly like that one! Beautiful car!
I wouldn’t consider a Corvair a muscle car.
Monza corvair was a turbocharged 6
Sports car at best.
Hot Wheels
1962 Olds F85 Jetfire fuel injected and turbo charged
Sunbeam Tiger and AC Cobra would qualify.
Sorry but that’s not a Dodge Dart.
The Corvair and Falcon were never muscle cars. They were just compacts. Even with the 260 V8, the Falcon was just so, so.
I had a 72 Ford Maverick Grabber. 302 3 speed.
That’s not a Dodge Dart (I had one years ago, good car), even the turbocharged Corvair really doesn’t qualify. The turbo takes so long to spool up that the normally aspirated model will be ahead when it does.