| For those who know their cars, it is a known fact | | | | versions are the most sought after variants of this |
| that the American auto industry has been the | | | | classic American car. The vehicle is popular back in |
| birthplace of the some of the most memorable | | | | the 1960s as a car to modify for drag racing owing |
| vehicles. Americans are known for their fondness of | | | | to its sleek design and powerful engine. |
| high performance cars which are obviously high | | | | Another classic American car is the Chevrolet Bel Air. |
| powered. Throughout the history of the American | | | | The classic car is popular for all its production years |
| car industry, there have been car models which have | | | | which spans from 1953 to 1975. Its design is one of |
| been phased out but still remain in the hearts of auto | | | | the most notable reasons for the popularity of the |
| enthusiasts. These cars are labeled as classics and | | | | Bel Air. Just like the Chevelle, the most popular |
| they are known for their lasting legacy. | | | | variants of the Bel Air are the coupe and convertible |
| polled classic car experts to come out with the ten | | | | body styles. This classic car is considered as one of |
| most sought after classic vehicles. | | | | the least expensive car model in the list since there |
| Number one on the list is the Chevrolet Camaro. This | | | | has been an influx of these cars during the 2005 and |
| “pony car” was first introduced by General | | | | the 2006 model years. |
| Motors’ Chevrolet Motor Division in 1967. While | | | | The sixth model on the list is the Pontiac GTO |
| production of the Camaro was not discontinued until | | | | known as the first muscle car. Its powerful engine |
| the 2002 model year, the most sought after Camaro | | | | and GT styling are just some of the car’s |
| model are those released from 1967 until 1969 with | | | | attributes which makes it popular among car |
| the 1969 Camaro being the most notable car model. | | | | enthusiasts. This trendsetting vehicle continued the |
| The Camaro was designed and produced to compete | | | | popularity of the V8 engine among car owners. The |
| with the Ford Mustang and it shares its platform with | | | | GTO was first introduced to the market in 1964 and |
| the Pontiac Firebird. | | | | was discontinued in 1974. The classic car was |
| The first generation of the Camaro was available as | | | | reintroduced for the 2004 model year but was once |
| either a coupe or a convertible. Engine choice is | | | | again discontinued in 2006. The most popular GTOs |
| between an inline six-cylinder and a V8 engine. Today, | | | | among car enthusiasts are those produced between |
| first generation Camaros are hard to find and experts | | | | 1964 and 1967. The GTO was then considered as |
| advise interested individuals to instead go for the | | | | one of the most powerful car. It became an icon for |
| Firebird. | | | | that era when car buyers are not concerned about |
| The direct competitor of the Camaro is number two | | | | gas prices reaching the three dollar mark and |
| on the list - the Ford Mustang with its first generation | | | | greenhouse effect and global warming are just |
| versions being the most sought after models. The | | | | known to few people. |
| Mustang was introduced in the market in 1964 and | | | | The 1969 Dodge Charger is the seventh most |
| was originally based on the Ford Falcon compact car. | | | | popular American classic car among car enthusiasts. |
| The Mustang has the distinction of having one of the | | | | The Charger is commonly confused with the number |
| most successful product launches in the industry as it | | | | one Camaro. This is due to the fact that both this |
| was unveiled at the New York World’s Fair | | | | car models have almost attributes. Both are designed |
| which was broadcasted on three American television | | | | to standout and both pack a powerful engine. The |
| networks. Not only is the Mustang popular for its | | | | 1969 Dodge Charger though is harder to find than a |
| launching but also for its performance. Its popularity is | | | | Camaro due to the fact that there were fewer of |
| evident in the fact that the Ford Motor Company | | | | these cars produced as compared to the Camaro. |
| sold more than one million Mustangs in its first | | | | The Charger of 1969 is a rear-wheel drive hardtop |
| eighteen months in the market. | | | | coupe. |
| Number three on the list of classic American vehicles | | | | Number eight on the list is the Camaro’s cousin - |
| is the first generation of the Chevrolet Impala. The | | | | the 1969 Pontiac Firebird. The Firebird is seen as an |
| Impalas produced from 1962 to 1964 are considered | | | | alternative to a Camaro but it can stand out on its |
| as the most sought after vehicles of the particular | | | | own. While the Camaro and the Firebird uses the |
| model. The Impala’s popularity among car | | | | same components owing to the fact that they are |
| owners is fueled by its on-off production. The first | | | | both made by General Motors, the Firebird is |
| Impalas are distinguished by their unique six-lamp | | | | considered by experts to have a better interior |
| taillights. In fact, this oddity became a trademark for | | | | quality of the two although slightly only. |
| future Impalas. | | | | Number nine on the list are the Cadillac Convertibles |
| In the late 50s and early 60s, the popularity of the | | | | produced in 1959 and 1960. Cadillac has always been |
| car model is apparent when General Motors sold | | | | known to be a producer of high quality driving |
| more than 13 million units of the said car model. While | | | | machine. While the brand produces luxury cars, these |
| most sought after Impalas are those which are | | | | vehicle are also known for their power as much as |
| produced for the 1964 model year, it was in 1965 | | | | their luxury features. The Cadillac Convertible is also a |
| that Chevrolet set a record of 1 million Impalas sold | | | | favorite among car enthusiasts since it offers |
| every year. That record stands to this day. Currently, | | | | different modifications to be done to it easily. Thus a |
| the hottest Impalas are the ones used for the Nextel | | | | convertible can be turned from a luxury vehicle to a |
| Cup Series which combined have won ten out of the | | | | performance vehicle with tons of luxury features. |
| eleven races this season. | | | | Rounding up the list are the Shelby GT-500 and |
| Number four on the list is the Chevrolet Chevelle | | | | GT-350 produced in 1967 and 1968. These vehicles |
| which was introduced in the market in 1964. The | | | | are actually Ford Mustangs modified by former |
| most sought after Chevelles are those produced | | | | Formula One driver Carroll Hall Shelby. The racing |
| from 1967 to 1969. The popularity of the midsized | | | | legend and his company made these series of |
| automobile from General Motors’ Chevrolet | | | | vehicles from 1955. The fact that these vehicles are |
| Division is apparent in the fact that the Chevelle is | | | | specially modified means that these particular vehicles |
| considered as one of the most successful car from | | | | are some of the most expensive in the list. |
| General Motors. Its powerful coupes and convertible | | | | |