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Named for its four-barrel, four-speed, and dual exhausts, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was the muscle car equivalent of a bodybuilder in a tuxedo. With a 455-cubic inch V8 engine cranking out 365 hp, it was the automotive version of a caffeine-fueled sprint. The W30 variant added extra oomph with 370 hp and a hood with more scoops than an ice cream shop. Even James Garner raced one, proving that this car could handle the NORRA Mexico 1000 and still look good doing it.
In 1970, the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup was like a car buffet—offering everything from a two-door sedan to a convertible that probably had a better social life than you! The base model was the F-85, but if you wanted to show off, the “Cutlass Supreme” was your ticket to ride. Feeling sporty? The “Cutlass S” was as fast as your dad’s old running shoes. And let’s not forget the 4-4-2 with its roaring 455 Rocket 88 engine, perfect for those who think driving should come with a side of adrenaline!
The Pontiac GTO from 1972 to 1974 was like a chameleon, shifting from a standalone icon to a Le Mans accessory, then morphing into a Ventura package. Imagine a muscle car playing dress-up! With engine power dropping like it was on a diet, the GTO still managed to pack a punch. Despite a rare ducktail spoiler and a “Chevy Nova in drag” reputation, it could still sprint 0-60 in 7.7 seconds. Just make sure to order power steering unless you want to build biceps while parking!
The Chevrolet Malibu sashayed onto the scene as a high-end Chevelle in 1964, sporting various snazzy interiors and body styles, from sporty coupes to family-friendly wagons. By 1966, it was all about power, baby, with the SS-396 series roaring in with its big block V8. Fast forward to 1973, and Malibu strutted into the spotlight as its own model, leaving Chevelle in the dust. By ’77, the Laguna dazzled with its four-square headlights, making sure everyone saw it coming. Talk about making an entrance!