1. Buick Riviera Grand Sport
   Isuzu Florian
2. Volkswagen Bus
   Goliath 1100

Now the Riviera stirs up a lot of debate as to whether it should be regarded as a muscle car or not. What is not disputed is its impact on American motoring. With the Riviera, Buick aimed at a European style while keeping the framework of the larger American automobile. Here, they definitely succeeded. The 1965 Riviera added a Grand Sport model, molding performance and luxury.

1. Hino Contessa
   Wolseley 6/99
2. Chevrolet Monte Carlo
   Jeepster Commando

Introduced by Chevrolet in 1970, early models of the Monte Carlo are considered to be luxury muscle cars. This model competed for market share against the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera.

1. Sunbeam Rapier
   Zastava 750
2. AMC Gremlin V8
   Jaguar Mark IX

The American Motors Corporation produced the subcompact class Gremlin between 1970 and 1978. A number of models were produced but it was the Gremlin powered either 5.0-liter or 6.6-liter V8 that are considered to be muscle cars.

1. Daimler Majestic
   De Tomaso Sport 5000
2. Alpine M64
   Dodge Super Bee

Produced from 1968 to 1971, this muscle car was based on the two-door Coronet. Powerplants included a 7.0-liter Hemi engine which gave the 'Bee' some serious grunt.

1. Isuzu Bellel
   Mercury Cougar XR7
2. Budd XR-400
   Jaguar Mark 2

Started by Henry Ford’s son, Edsel in 1937, the Mercury brand was positioned between the Ford and luxurious Lincoln brands. Although Ford ended the brand in 2010, some iconic Mercurys were built over the years including the Cougar XR7, basically an upscaled Mustang.

1. Equus Bass 770
   Bedford Beagle
2. Chevrolet Greenbrier
   Citroën Ami

A modern '60s throwback, this muscle car takes design features from all the classics and packages it together with a 6.4-liter V8 LS9 engine from General Motors which produces 640 brake horsepower. It will set you back a cool $250,000, however.

1. Alpine A310
   Plymouth Road Runner
2. BMW 700
   Mazda R360

Muscle cars quickly went from fast production cars to fast luxury production cars. The Road Runner was a step back to the early days of the muscle car. Released in 1968, the Road Runner gave buyers everything they wanted in a muscle car at a reasonable price.

1. Chrysler Newport
   Humber Hawk
2. AMC Rebel
   Hillman Gazelle

The Rebel, particularly the 1970 models took AMC straight into the muscle car fight. This was a real looker, blessed with a muscle car stance. With “Up with the Rebel Machine!”, AMC's slogan for the car, they were certainly trying to buy into the younger market.

1. Humber Super Snipe
   Mercedes-Benz W112
2. Fiat 124
   Buick GS

The Grand Sport badge first appeared on the Buick Skylark in 1965. By 1967, it was a marque all of its own. In 1970, the company released the Grand Sport 455, considered by many experts to be one of the greatest muscle cars ever built.

1. Alfa Romeo 2300
   Rambler Rogue V8
2. Edsel Ranger
   Hino Briska

Perhaps one of the lesser-known muscle cars, the Rogue certainly had the credentials. Not only was it a lightweight two-door coupe but it had all the power it needed thanks to 280 horse power producing V8. Sadly, it was up against Mustangs, Camaros and GTO's and never really stood a chance in that company.

1. Maserati Ghibli
   Dodge Power Wagon
2. International Harvester Travelall
   Pontiac GTO

Pontiac produced some iconic names in motoring and none more so than its GTO. The first models, released in 1964, were available in a convertible, hardtop and coupe. This was a serious muscle car and remains a firm favorite with enthusiasts today.

1. Checker Superba
   Oldsmobile 442
2. Holden Kingswood
   MG Magnette

Many credit Oldsmobile with the first muscle car way back in 1949. All we know is that the Cutlass 442, released in the mid-60s, certainly was one.

1. Chevrolet Impala SS
   Lotus Elite
2. Jensen Interceptor
   Morris Major

The Impala SS was a model offered by Chevrolet between 1961 and 1969. The 1969 model was powered by a 427 cubic inch 7.0-liter V8 which produced 335 horsepower. The SS badge only disappeared until the 1990s.

1. Bristol Type 603
   Jaguar E-Type
2. Jeep Wagoneer
   Dodge Charger

The muscle car revolution of the 1960s brought about the iconic Dodge Charger. And still today, the Charger, in its seventh generation still takes on its traditional rivals, the Corvette and the Mustang. The 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has a 6.2 liter supercharged engine capable of producing 707 brake horsepower. Can you just imagine how it sounds?

1. Jensen FF
   Ford Mustang
2. DeSoto Diplomat
   Lombardi Grand Prix

Arguably the most iconic muscle car, the Mustang was first released in 1964. It proved one of the most popular debuts ever and within a year, 400,000 units had been sold, quadrupling Ford’s sale estimates.

1. Honda Prelude
   DeSoto Fireflite
2. Mercury Cyclone
   Mini Moke

The fastback version of the Cyclone sold 6,105 model in that year and certainly as a popular muscle car. The Cyclone was powered by a range of V8 engines including the 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet.

1. Pontiac Firebird
   Bristol Type 603
2. Datsun 510
   Daimler DS420

Based on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis, the Pontiac Firebird was its own car and certainly caught the attention in the mid-1960s. The Firebird was powered by a range of engines including straight-six and V8s. Over 82,000 were sold in 1967, the first year of production.

1. Hindustan Ambassador
   Maserati Merak
2. Plymouth GTX
   Ferrari America

The GTX was another performance model made by Plymouth and marketed more at the more mature buyer. It was built between 1967 and 1971.

1. Jeep Forward Control
   Dodge Dart V8
2. Lloyd 600
   Renault 4CV

Introduced in 1960 as a full-sized model, the Dodge Dart received numerous changes over the first three years of its existence. It was moved to the mid-sized segment in 1962 and then the compact car segment in 1963. It was in the years that followed that it moved into the realm of muscle cars, particularly with the addition of V8 engine options.

1. Nissan Bluebird
   Toyota Publica
2. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray V8
   Lancia Appia

One of the most famous marques of the Corvette is the Mk II Stingray, produced between 1963 and 1967. This classic had either a 2-speed automatic gearbox or 3-speed manual with a range of engine options including small and big block V8’s.

1. Suzuki Jimnyv
   Lancia Fulvia
2. Pontiac Grand Prix
   Isuzu Bellel

The Grand Prix was built by Pontiac between 1962 and 1973. It underwent a number of cosmetic changes during its 11-year production run but always had a number of V8 engine options to give it that muscle car appeal.

1. Buick Apollo
   Plymouth Barracuda Hemi V8
2. Chevrolet Parkwood
   Lincoln Continental

The 'Cuda quickly became a popular muscle car from its release in 1964. In fact, it debuted two weeks before the Ford Mustang. Of course, later models featuring the Hemi engine are the most sought after.

1. Toyota Crown
   AMC AMX
2. Triumph TR6
   Chrysler Windsor

Produced by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1970, the AMX was a GT-style sports car. It featured a 2-door coupe-styled body and had six different engine options, all V8's of varying size. AMX's came with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

1. Chevrolet El Camino SS
   Ferrari F50
2. McLaren F1
   Lamborghini Miura

The El Camino was produced by Chevrolet between 1964 and 1987. Despite the fact that it was a coupe/utility vehicle, the SS version was considered a muscle car and was powered by various big block V8 motors.

1. Toyota Sports 800
   Dodge Challenger
2. Renault Dauphine
   Mini Mk 1

The Challenger was first introduced in 1970 as a muscle car. The top of the range model from this era was powered by a 6.98-liter Chrysler Hemi engine. Since its reintroduction in 2008, over 400,000 Challengers have been sold.

1. Plymouth Superbird
   Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite
2. Lamborghini Jarama
   Toyota Land Cruiser

Created as a high-speed racing machine, especially for NASCAR, the Superbird was also for sale to the public. The first models appeared in 1970 and were instantly recognizable thanks to the massive spoiler on the back.

1. International Harvester Scout
   Meteor Rideau
2. Toyota 2000GT
   Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro was first launched in 1967 and is still a Chevrolet model to this day. This muscle car has seen six different generations. The current Camaro offers three different engine configurations with the SS sporting a 6.2 liter V8 capable of producing 455 brake horsepower.

1. Lancia Beta
   Ford Torino
2. Austin Westminster
   GAZ Volga

A mid-sized car model produced by Ford from 1968 to 1976, the Torino's most popular layouts included the two-door sedan. Ford also produced a few Torino models with higher performance specs. Most were powered by 7-liter 'Cobra Jet' engine and are considered to be muscle cars.

1. Vauxhall Cresta
   Fiat 124
2. Oldsmobile Starfire
   Lamborghini Jarama

Another vehicle that conjures the old age question: 'Is it a muscle car'? Well the mid to late '60s models certainly look the part with their 2-door hardtop styling. And in terms of powerplants, the Starfire included a massive 7.0-liter V8. That's muscle car territory as far as we are concerned.

1. Buick Wildcat
   Auto Union 1000
2. Enfield Automotive
   Lotus Elite

Produced from 1962 to 1970, the Wildcat changed in looks pretty much every year. One thing that remained constant was the V8 engines found under the hood. The final model, produced in 1970 included a new 455 cubic inch V8 which produced 370 brake horsepower.

1. Chevrolet Chevelle SS
   Bolwell Nagari
2. Autobianchi Giardiniera
   Aston Martin DBS

As one of Chevrolet's most successful marques, the Chevelle was produced over two decades between 1963 and 1978. The largest engine put into a Chevelle was a 454 cu in (7.4 L) big-block V8.

1. Glas Isar
   Chrysler 300
2. Mazda R360
   Wolseley 24/80

Many muscle car aficionados call the Chrysler 300 the first muscle car. No matter if you agree or not, the 300, introduced in 1955 and produced until 1965 certainly had the cool factor.

1. Rambler Marlin
   Hillman Husky
2. Dodge Daytona
   Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Essentially a modified Dodge Charger, the Daytona was first released in 1969. The first Daytona was intended as a NASCAR racer and won its first race. Powerplants included a 426 cubic inch Hemi engine which produced 425 brake horsepower.

1. BMW 5 Series
   Sunbeam Tiger
2. Renault Estafette
   Ford Galaxie

Built between 1958 and 1971, the Galaxie was so named to take advantage of the space race between the USSR and the United States. This vehicle was in direct competition to the Chevrolet Impala and included a few powerful models considered to be muscle cars, especially those with the Cammer V8 engine.

1. Fiat Moretti Sportiva
   Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
2. Studebaker Wagonaire
   Dodge Coronet

Although it was introduced in the 1950s by Dodge, it was the mid-60s models that muscle car enthusiasts love. The 1969 model certainly looked the part and with a 426 cubic inch V8 Hemi engine under the hood certainly sounded the part.