Three Muscle Cars So Rare You May Never See One

Some muscle cars were built in huge numbers. These three were not. If you have never seen one in person, there is a good reason, and here is what makes each of them special. 1970 […]

Some muscle cars were built in huge numbers. These three were not. If you have never seen one in person, there is a good reason, and here is what makes each of them special.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

426 Hemi rated at 425 horsepower

The 426 Hemi rated at 425 horsepower is legendary on its own. Put it under a drop top and you get a car that Plymouth built in such small numbers that collectors call it the holy grail.

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1970 Plymouth Superbird

Nose cone and tall rear wing built for NASCAR

The Superbird started as a Road Runner, then got a nose cone and a wing almost two feet tall, all built to win at NASCAR. Dealers struggled to sell them at the time, which is part of why they are such a story today.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

All aluminum 427 rated at 430 horsepower

The Camaro ZL1 carried an all aluminum 427 rated at 430 horsepower and was ordered through a special system called COPO. The engine alone cost more than the base car.

Image credits: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (16474058430).jpg by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia (CC BY 2.0) · 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (16660459582).jpg by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia (CC BY 2.0) · 1970 Plymouth Superbird LC23.jpg by MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe (13506277813).jpg by Sicnag (CC BY 2.0). Facts from Wikipedia.

Which one would you hide in your garage? Tell us in the comments.

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