#9 – 1974 Dodge Challenger R/T
The 1974 Challenger had to be on our “Classic American Muscle Cars” List. While remaining mainly unchanged from the previous model, Dodge replaced the 340 cu in (5.6 L) engines with a 360 cu in (5.9 L) version. This was the last of the first generation Challenger with Chrysler ending manufacturing for the vehicle in April 1974. Today, many consider these cars masterpieces.
Quick Fact: All in all, over 165,000 Dodge Challengers were sold between 1970 and 1974, with 80,000 of those sold in the first year.