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Jay Leno, the king of comedy, also reigns supreme in the muscle car world with his 1966 Dodge Coronet. This seemingly ordinary coupe secretly roars with a 426 Hemi under the hood, a nod to its beastly heart. As Leno cozies up to this piece of American horsepower history, it’s clear that while the car may have aged like fine wine, it still packs a punch that’s more like a shot of whiskey. Forget your average cup of joe; this ride’s fuel is pure adrenaline!
The Pontiac LeMans G3, built on the “A” body platform, strutted its stuff from 1968 to 1972, offering everything from coupes to station wagons—because who doesn’t want to haul groceries in style? In ’68, Pontiac jazzed up the engine, turning the 326 V8 into a sneaky 354.74, proving once again that math is optional in muscle car manufacturing. By 1970, Pontiac was playing musical chairs with engine sizes, and in ’72, they rebadged models like it was a witness protection program.
From the mid-50s to the 70s, American street racers were the kings of cool, cruising boulevards and racing deserted runways. Muscle cars with sleek lines, custom paint jobs, and engines that left police cruisers in the dust were the emperors of the road—and their drivers raced for glory and the fastest girls. But crashes, the law, or love eventually sidelined most racers. Still, some of these legends have been passed down, with grandchildren now revving those engines at local dragstrips.
In 1976, Pontiac celebrated its 50th year with a sleek black and gold Trans Am. By 1977, they added some drama with a slanted nose and square headlights, immortalizing it in “Smokey and the Bandit.” Pontiac’s engineers played a game of horsepower Jenga in 1978, stacking 350 heads on a 400 block for a power boost. The 1979 Firebird strutted in silver for its 10th anniversary, while Kesha later turned heads, not just with her music, but her gold 1978 Trans Am, proving some classics never go out of style.
Looking to transform your Camaro into a custom Pontiac Trans-Am Hurst Edition? Get ready to stand out with a sleek design featuring a gold logo hood and quad exhaust pipes. At Trans Am Depot, this $29,995 endeavor takes eight weeks, but the retro magic is priceless. The 6.2-liter V8 engine, paired with a supercharger, can hit 575 HP—or go big with 1,100 HP, twin turbo! Add a T-top and this muscle machine tops $100,000. It’s the ultimate blend of nostalgia and horsepower—race lights beware!