10. 1965 Pontiac GTO
Often hailed as the first true muscle car, the 1965 Pontiac GTO set the benchmark for Detroit’s high-performance revolution. Its potent 389 V8 engine and assertive, muscular styling captured the spirit of the era. What truly set the GTO apart was its accessible price, making speed and excitement available to a wider audience. The ’65 GTO’s winning formula of affordability and power forever changed the shape of American automotive culture. [source]