1. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
   Ford Mustang
2. Shelby GT350
   Lincoln Continental

Produced since 1953, the Chevy Corvette gained the nickname Sting Ray when its second generation models were released in 1963. This new line featured a tapered back end, while a third generation -- known as Stingray -- came out in 1969 with an entirely new shape.

1. Ferrari Dino 246 GT
   Lincoln Continental
2. Plymouth Road Runner
   Mazda Cosmo

The Dino 246 GT was the evolution of the Dino 206 GT. The 206 GT was named after Enzo Ferrari's son's Christian name, Dino. His son was working on an affordable, less powerful Ferrari model when he passed away at age 24 from muscular dystrophy. The name Dino was first used on Formula 1 and sports-racing model Ferrari vehicles with vee engines in the late 50's.

1. Buick Riviera
   Alfa Romeo Spider
2. Lincoln Continental
   Ford Mustang

When Alfa Romeo was ready to release its sporty new roadster in 1966, they held a contest to name the car, promising the winner a vehicle of his/her own. The winning entry was deemed to be "Duetto," but the company ended up just calling the car the Spider.

1. Mazda Cosmo
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Shelby Cobra
   Dodge Charger

The Shelby Cobra came about when American car designer Carroll Shelby decided to upgrade an AC Cobra from the UK with a powerful V8 engine from Ford. The result was one of the hottest two-seaters on the market, and was available from 1965 to 1967.

1. Lincoln Continental
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Dodge Charger
   Plymouth Road Runner

Dodge brought out the first generation of its iconic Charger in 1965. The original vehicle used a Dodge Coronet body, but featured a more powerful engine. The two-door fastback on the earliest models had four bucket seats and plenty of upgrade options.

1. Ford GT40
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Dodge Dart
   Ford Falcon

Ford built the GT40 to compete with Ferrari on the racing circuit, and by the mid-to-late '60s, the car was winning races around the world. It eventually became the first American-made car to win at Le Mans.

1. Alfa Romeo Spider
   Pontiac Firebird
2. Plymouth Valient
   Chevy Corvette 427

The Corvette was an icon in its own right, but the 1967 427 option took things to the next level. The 427 option added a whopping $1,500 to the base price, which meant just 20 units ended up selling in '67. The option gave the car a racing-style engine that was more powerful than anything Chevy had offered to that point.

1. BMW New Class Sedan
   Mini Cooper
2. Plymouth Road Runner
   Jaguar E-Type

More than 10,000 Mini Coopers were shipped from the UK to the States between 1960 to 1967. By 1968, American safety standards had increased so dramatically that Mini Coopers were nearly impossible to import.

1. Mazda Cosmo
   Lincoln Continental
2. Jeep Wagoneer
   VW Bus

What better name to give a car released at the height of the space race than "Cosmo?" Introduced in 1967, the Mazda Cosmo was the first Mazda to include the Wankel engine -- a small yet powerful rotary machine.

1. Lincoln Continental
   Shelby GT350
2. Chevy Corvette
   Chrysler Valiant

Lincoln has produced its iconic Continental since 1939. The '60s saw the 4th generation of the car, which was smaller than the '50s version and less ornamental overall.

1. Triumph Spitfire
   Ford Falcon
2. Pontiac GTO
   Studebaker Avanti

Pontiac created the GTO in 1964 in order to compete in the muscle car wars of the day. The GTO stands for Gran Turismo Omologato -- an Italian racing term -- and began as a $300 upgrade option on the standard Pontiac Tempest.

1. Ford Mustang
   Studebaker Avanti
2. Chevy Camaro
   Pontiac Tempest

The Tempest was an affordable compact known for its innovative "rope-drive" design and smooth, even handling. Built on the same body as the Buick Skylark, the Tempest was available from 1961 to 1970.

1. Studebaker Avanti
   Jaguar E-Type
2. Lincoln Continental
   Buick RIviera

Jaquar's iconic E-Type was available from 1961 to 1975. The first generation was a convertible roadster with style, while major upgrades in 1968 helped the luxury car keep up with increasingly stringent U.S. safety standards.

1. VW Bus
   Plymouth Road Runner
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Ford Mustang

The '60s saw three different generations of Ford's classic Thudnerbird. Early models had a bullet-like appearance, while mid-'60s versions were squared off. By the late '60s, the car had become larger and more luxurious in an attempt to compete with Mustang.

1. Chevy Camaro
   Cadillac Coupe De Ville
2. Dodge Dart
   Ford Falcon

Chevy developed its secret "Panther" project in the '60s to come up with a pony car to compete with the beloved Mustang. The result was the Camaro, which came out in 1966.

1. Nissan Silvia
   Triumph Fury
2. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was a '60s favorite for car lovers. Originally built on a Falcon platform, the Mustang came out in 1964, and the company built more than one million units over the next 18 months.

1. Maserati Ghibli
   VW Bus
2. Porsche 911
   Chevy Chevelle

Chevy introduced its mid-sized Chevelle in 1964 to compete with similar options from Plymouth and Ford. Early models were offered in coupes, convertibles, sedans and wagons. In 1966, the body was updated, giving it a smoother, sleeker design.

1. Chevy Chevelle
   Alfa Romeo Canguro
2. Nissan Silvia
   Shelby GT350

It's hard to get cooler than a Mustang -- unless you let Carroll Shelby get his hands on it. The Shelby GT350 was essentially a Mustang upgraded by Shelby, who added a more powerful engine and large rear brakes.

1. Pontiac Banshee
   Cadillac Calais
2. Plymouth Satellite
   GT K-Code Fastback

The 1965 Mustang came with a $276 upgrade known as the K-code. Buyers who splurged on this option got a super powerful engine and a car built for speed -- with a much-shortened warranty, no AC or power steering.

1. Studebaker Avanti
   Chevy Caprice
2. Plymouth Satellite
   Shelby Mustang

Studebaker introduced its Avanti with a unique fiberglass body in 1962. The company sold only around 1,200 units and the Avanti was discontinued the following year.

1. Mini Cooper
   VW Beetle
2. Cadillac Coupe De Ville
   Dodge Coronet

The '60s saw two generations of Cadillac's Coupe De Ville. The second generation of the vehicle was produced between 1961 and 1964, and featured a prominent grille and large fins. The third generation, produced between 1965 and 1970, had a more rounded body, with none of the big fins found on earlier designs.

1. Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Dodge Charger
   Ford Mustang

Studebaker gave a sporty makeover to its Hawk model in 1962, and renovated the car again in 1964 -- giving it a sport roof that was half vinyl, half metal.

1. Plymouth Satellite
   Buick Electra
2. Alfa Romeo Spider
   Lamborghini Miura

Buick produced the Electra from 1959 to 1990, when it was replaced by the Park Avenue. This full-size luxury car went from a boxier finned model in the early '60s, to a slimmed down Coke-bottle design after 1965.

1. Lamborghini Miura
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Ford Galaxie
   Ford Mustang

Ford introduced the second generation of the Galaxie in 1960. This version was smaller with less ornamentation than previous versions, and had particularly memorable half-moon taillights.

1. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Ford Falcon
2. BMW New Class Sedan
   Ford Mustang

In 1961, BMW came out with its New Class Sedan. The new model featured an upgraded engine that was significantly more powerful than those on earlier models.

1. Toyota Corolla
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Ford Bronco
   Lamborghini Miura

Lamborghini created the Miura to compete with Ferrari's racing style. The 1966 version had a mid-engine design and more pep than earlier Lambo models.

1. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Toyota Corolla
2. Ferrari 365
   Morris Garages MGB

UK brand Morris Garages introduced its 1962 MGB as a compact two-seater with a smooth, rounded body. The vehicle was available until 1980, with most upgrades focused on safety improvements rather than major overhauls.

1. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Ford Ranchero
2. Triumph TR6
   Porsche 911

Porsche has been making its iconic 911 since 1963. Known for its classic two-door two/two design, the sleek sports car was originally known as the 901, but the name was changed to 911 for copyright reasons.

1. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Ford Bronco
2. Triumph TR6
   AMC Rebel

The UK Triumph company made more than 100,000 units of its TR6 and almost all were exported, including to the U.S. The roadster featured a squared off front and rear with a walnut-clad dashboard.

1. Chevry Camaro
   Astin Martin DB5
2. Ford Falcon
   Toyota 2000GT

Astin Martin made just over 1,000 DB5 vehicles between 1963 and 1965. The two/two coupe featured a high-end leather trim, with reclining seats and power windows standard.

1. Dodge Challenger
   Lincoln Continental
2. Oldsmobile Toronado
   Mercury Marquis

Dodge introduced the first Challenger in 1959 with its Silver Challenger sedan -- available only in the color silver. Ten years later, the company came out with a much sleeker Challenger to take on the Mustang and Camaro.

1. Plymouth Barracuda
   Ford Mustang
2. VW Bus
   Jeep Wagoneer

Plymout made its two-door Barracuda from 1964 to 1974. The first generation had a fastback design, while the second generation offered both hardtop and convertible options.

1. Plymouth Barracuda
   Cadillac Coupe De Ville
2. Chevrolet Impala
   AMC Rebel

Chevy built its '60s Impala on a GM B-platform body. Early versions had triple taillights and a bubble roof line, while later versions had a softer, rounder profile.

1. Mercury Cougar
   Pontiac Firebird
2. Chevrolet Corvette
   Ford Escort

The Cougar was Mercury's first Pony car, designed to take on the Thunderbird and the Mustang. It had a European style design inspired by Jaguar's very successful E-Type.

1. Buick Wildcat
   Mercury Marquis
2. Datsun 510
   Ferrari Daytona

Buick's Wildcat was originally part of the company's Invicta series, but became its own distinct line starting in 1963. Late '60s versions were modeled after the Buick RIviera.

1. Pontiac Trans Am
   Plymouth Road Runner
2. Ford Torino
   Mercury Montego

The Trans Am was an options package offered by Pontiac to buyers of its sporty Firebird. Introduced in 1969, the Trans Am package included better handling, power and performance.

1. Chevy Camaro
   VW Beetle
2. Shelby Cobra
   Plymouth Road Runner

Officially known as the Type 1, the VW Beetle was introduced in the '30s. In the '60s, the company added sway bars to reduce rollover risk, and mid-'60s models got much larger windows than earlier units.

1. Pontiac GTO
   BMW New Series Sedan
2. Maserati Ghibli
   Ford Mustang

Named for a Libyan desert, the Ghibli was among the fastest Maseratis yet when it was introduced in 1967. Two years later, the company came out with a Spyder and SS versions.

1. Lamborghini Miura
   Porsche 911
2. Jeep Wagoneer
   Buick Wildcat

Jeep created one of the earliest sport utility vehicles with the introduction of its Wagoneer in 1963. The vehicle included a pickup chassis and wagon body, which expanded in size with the creation of the Super Wagoneer in 1966.

1. Mazda Cosmo
   VW Bus
2. Ford Galaxie
   VW Beetle

The second Volkswagen model is officially known as the Type 2, but more commonly called a VW Bus. The first generation, which was produced through 1967, can be recognized by its iconic split windshield.

1. Plymouth Barracuda
   Chevy Impala
2. Ford Cortina
   Ford Ranchero

The unusual Ford Ranchero was essentially a two-door station wagon with a cargo bed, similar to those found on pickup trucks. Early models were built on the Falcon body, while later units used a true wagon body.

1. Mercury Cougar
   Ford Mustang
2. Dodge Challenger
   Ford Cortina

Ford Cortina was the best-selling car of the late '60s and much of the '70s in the UK. While many were exported, the vehicle was phased out with the introduction of the Ford Pinto in 1970 in the U.S.

1. Ford Corsair
   Jeep Wagoneer
2. VW Bus
   Astin Martin DB5

The midsize Ford Corsair was primarily sold in the UK, and produced from 1963 through 1970. It is notable for its distinctly American design, and should not be confused with the Edsel Corsair sold in the U.S. at the tail end of the '50s.

1. Porsche 904
   Shelby Cobra
2. Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
   Plymouth Road Runner

Better known as the Carrera GTS, the 904 was a sleek and stylish mid-engine sports car, and was also the first Porsche with a fiberglass body.

1. Chevy Chevelle
   Oldsmobile Starfire
2. Chrysler 300G
   Ford GT40

When it was released in 1961, the Oldsmobile Starfire was the priciest and most powerful Oldsmobile ever sold. The first generation of the vehicle was available from 1961 to 1966, and featured a convertible roof and leather bucket seats.

1. Lincoln Continental
   Buick RIviera
2. Cadillac Coupe De Ville
   Chevrolet Malibu

The Buick Riviera was GM's first attempt to compete in the luxury vehicle market. It offered similar power levels to more expensive and bigger Buicks, but weighed less and got better gas mileage. Models released in 1963 cost around $5,000 at the time.

1. Chrysler 300G
   Ford Mustang
2. Plymouth Satellite
   Chrysler Valiant

The 1961 Chrysler 300G was part of the luxury line's "letter" series. It had an oversized body with an inverted grille and prominent fins. By the next year, the 1962 model lost its fins and was slightly toned down in terms of trim.

1. Buick Riviera
   Porsche 904
2. Chevy Corvette
   Oldsmobile Toronado

Released in 1966, the Toronado was the first mass-produced American front-wheel drive vehicle since the early days of the automotive industry. The sporty new car came complete with custom Firestone tires, which featured stiffer walls than standard wheels.

1. Dodge Challenger
   Oldsmobile Toronado
2. Mercury Marauder
   Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth's Road Runner was a more affordable muscle car alternative to the more pricey GTX. Introduced in 1968, the vehicle started as a two-door coupe with a very basic interior -- including a plain vinyl bench seat and no carpet.

1. Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
   Plymouth Satellite
2. Plymouth Road Runner
   Mini Cooper

Introduced in 1965, the Satellite was the top of the line for Plymouth at the time. Early models were available in hatchback or coupe styles, and the GTX model took things up a notch when it came out two years later.