Production numbers were low, but their impact couldn’t be louder. These machines packed big blocks, bold personalities, and zero compromise. Built for asphalt glory, they remain prized by those who know true muscle. You’ll want to see which names still hold that power. Swipe through to find out.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Priced higher than a Corvette, the ZL1 was no ordinary Camaro. Chevy built only 69 of them, each fitted with a hand-assembled, all-aluminum 427 big block that pushed past 500 unofficial horsepower. Designed to dominate drag strips, this machine left no room for rivals.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

You’re looking at muscle car royalty. Just 14 of these convertibles carried the legendary 426 Hemi V8, factory-rated at 425 hp—though that was a sandbagged figure. One sold for over $3 million, and Mopar fans still call it the “Holy Grail” without hesitation.

1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II 428 Cobra Jet

Built to qualify for NASCAR, only 503 made it to the streets. Mercury packed it with a 428 Cobra Jet big block, with optional Ram Air and racing-inspired aero. It quietly crushed high-speed ovals while flying under the radar in Ford’s muscle hierarchy.

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 426 Hemi

This car hid a monster beneath its clean lines, but Dodge installed the 426 Hemi in just 13 Coronets that year, making it one of Mopar’s rarest combos. Though often eclipsed by the Charger, it delivered devastating straight-line power and lived for the quarter-mile.

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Convertible

Fast and refined, the GS Stage 1 Convertible delivered serious muscle. Buick produced only 67 of them, each armed with a torque-heavy 455 big block rated at 510 lb-ft. In 1970, it was among America’s fastest cars—and more than a match for Hemis.

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi

The Charger Daytona rewrote the rulebook. Built in a batch of 70, it came equipped with a 426 Hemi and an extreme aero kit. NASCAR banned it following its one season, right after it became the first car on their tracks to hit 200 mph.

1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440 TNT

Chrysler joined forces with Hurst to create just 485 of these luxurious missiles. Underneath the flashy styling lived a 440 TNT big block rated at 375 hp. Despite tipping the scales at over 4,200 lbs, it moved like a “Gentleman’s Muscle Car,” as it was often referred to.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6

The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 packed a serious punch with its 450-hp big-block engine—the most powerful factory-rated V8 of its day. Only around 4,400 rolled out, and its blistering quarter-mile times and iconic cowl-induction hood quickly sealed its muscle car legend status.

1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

While often overlooked in muscle lore, this brutal street sleeper hid world-class power under subtle sheet metal. Oldsmobile didn’t hold back with the W-30 option, but only 1,032 coupes received it. A 455 big block, functional ram air, and fiberglass scoops gave it teeth.

1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 LS5

Chevrolet blended muscle with class in this rare Monte Carlo SS. Fewer than 1,919 units came with the 365-hp LS5 big block, paired with performance suspension and an automatic transmission. It delivered its punch quietly, cruising like royalty while packing real heat.