Hottest Cars of the 1960s

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  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    This website lists the 21 hottest cars of the 1960s.

    21 Hottest Cars of the 1960s, Ranked

    I disagree with a lot of them. Here is my list. What would you add to it?

    1. 1969 Coronet R/T 440-6
    2. 1969 Daytona 426
    3. 1968 Road Runner 426
    4. 1969 GTX 440
    5. 1968 Barracuda Formula S- 383
    6. 1968 Dart GTS 340
    7. 1969 Shelby GT500 428
    8. 1967 GT40 Mark III 289
    9. 1965 Cobra 427
    10. 1968 Cyclone GT 428
    11. 1969 Cougar Eliminator 428
    12. 1969 Mach 1 428
    13. 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 400
    14. 1968 Firebird 400
    15. 1969 Chevelle SS 396
    16. 1968 Camaro Z-28 302
    17. 1969 Corvette 427
    18. 1969 Camaro ZL-1 427
    19. 1968 Nova SS 396
    20. 1968 Hurst Olds 442
    21. 1969 AMX 390
     
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    Sexy Blue AKA Bob

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    1. 69 Charger. At least one of my favs.
     
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    1969.5 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER 440 SIX BARREL LIFT OFF HOOD, 4.10 DANA REAR END?

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  5. Cloverdale

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    My set-up on the 2010 didn't feel complete until I did the 3.91 LSD (3.06 non LSD in the early auto trans R/T's). Loving it!
     
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    what rpm's are you cranking at 70 mph auto or manual ?
     
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    Ya, not a practical swap for those spending much time on highways. The early manual trans R/T's are equipped with the LSD including the 3.91 which is where I sourced mine from. An axle change is also required to convert the auto trans cars.
     
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  8. Moparisto

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    Evidently being born Mopar freak, I still say that the only cars to truly peak in the 1960's were the following:
    1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429[​IMG]

    1969 L88-optioned Corvette with the iron block (actual with headers) 585hp four-barrel 427 big block Chevrolet. It was more powerful than the ZL1, no matter what the Google AI search says.
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    Heater? Nix
    Radio? Nix
    Four-speed "Rock Crusher" Muncie T10 transmission
    Soy latte dispenser? Nix

    The Cuda, Roadrunner, GTX and Charger all peaked in the 1970's and were the pinnacle of American automotive production until the Hellcat, the high water mark set, once again, by Mopar.

    The gibbering twerps at Chevrolet could have come right in with a Chevelle Malibu and competed against the Hellcat, but, no, in typical cowardly and nefarious fashion, for which GM and Ford are famous, blubbering and shrieking while not lurking around playgrounds, they just got their pet lawmakers to screw things up to target Mopar, once again.

    Chevrolet and Ford have become the hated hall monitors of carmakers. When they can't compete, they pay bribes and legislate, evidently.

    But, Mopar is coming back, with the help of a president who does not hate America, Americans, most especially too-pale-skinned American males, and anything male and masculine.

    Tavares has had his ass booted down the road.
     
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  9. Dodgehemi61

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    1-6 are great but I have no use for the rest of them. :)