Discover classic muscle cars that are still worth investing in, offering timeless style, strong performance, and excellent resale value.
Introduction
Muscle cars have always been the bad boys in the world of cars drawing every car nuts attention and satisfying their appetite when it comes to brute and outright driving experience that you will not find inside a luxury car. With some classic cars appreciating sluggishly or reaching a plateau in value, some select American muscle cars have continued to increase in desirability and price making them not just nostalgic iconography but blue-chip investments-marvels but smart investments too. Whether you’re a diehard collector or an amateur investor here are some perennial classic muscle cars to invest in if you’ve got some dough burning a hole in your pocket.
Classic Muscle Cars That Are Still Worth Investing In
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Not many muscle cars can compete with the Total Performance era factory glamour of the 1969 Camaro Z/28. Purpose-built as a track-prepped streeter, the Z/28 was motivated by a high-revving 302-cubic inch V8 and factory equipped with such performance features as front front disc brakes and a 4-speed manual gearbox. Grippy body lines and its Trans Am series racing heritage mean the ’69 Z/28 has turned into one of the most collectible Camaros of all time. The well-preserved ones or professionally restored versions command six figures at auction and the values are still rising because of the limited production numbers and demand.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda (‘Cuda)
Values for the 1970-1971 Plymouth Cuda especially when equipped with the legendary 426 HEMI have shot up over the decades. With few hundred HEMI Cudas manufactured, they are now considered some of the rarest and most desirable muscle cars remaining. The hellraising of their menacing make, their hallmark shaker hoods, and pure.performance make them collector’s piece dreams. Non HEMI examples, such as those powered by 440 or 383 engines, are also gaining in value as demand outstrips supply.
1967 Shelby GT500
A performance car for a performance racer, the 1967 Shelby GT500 isn’t just a car it’s a monument to American automotive history. Equipped with an immense 428 cubic inch Police Interceptor V8, the GT500 was a Shelby creation capable of generating huge torque and performance with a style all of its own.its towering looks, Shelby badges and limited numbers the GT500 was an instant blue-chip investment car. Demand for these has doubled over the last few years and with interest in anything and everything Shelby showing no signs of waning, they’re only going to continue to rise.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6
Few things really define American muscle cars as the big block, high threat monsters. Truly the king of the mountain, in terms of pure muscle. With450hp off the showroom floor, this car was a monster back in the day, and is still an icon amongst collectors. It’s a very collectible car because of its blend of performance, style and low numbers. Auction results regularly top $100,000, and pristine examples (or original LS6 cars) easily bring significantly more.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Iconic in pop culture And then the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, one of the most infamous muscle cars the world has ever known. And with its long wide track, concealed headlights, and available V8 engines, it is just as bold as ever. As muscle cars from Mopar are increasingly being appreciated, the R/T’s, especially those with the 440 Magnum or 426 HEMI are quickly appreciating in value.
1973 Pontiac 455 Super Duty TA
Trash for cash It is only in recent times however that the 1973 Trans Am 455 SD (short for Super Duty) has emerged from the dross and then some thanks to a growing band of keen-eyed investors. It was the end of the real muscle car era and one of the last high-performance engines before tough emission control rules changed the face of the industry. With less than 300 built it’s rare, powerful, and as with the nose-heavy CX restrained in its styling.very much in the 1970s mold, with its loud graphics and shaker hood. That has helped contribute to a great investment, as values keep climbing.
