17 Muscle Cars That Were Built for Reasons No One Expected

5. 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express: Emissions Loophole

The 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express emerged as one of the fastest vehicles of its time by cleverly exploiting an emissions loophole. Since light trucks weren’t subject to the same tight regulations as cars, Dodge equipped this muscle truck with a high-output V8, giving it surprising speed and a bold, rebellious style. More from Hot Rod.