44: 2004 Pontiac GTO
After the Firebird was discontinued for the 2002 model year Pontiac was without a solid sports car for several years. GM needed something to compete against the Mustang and thus the 2004 GTO was brought into existence. The unique rear-wheel-drive model shared its powerful LS series engine with the Corvette. Although the styling was universally panned by critics the performance of the car cannot be matched to this day. Finding a used one will cost a fair amount of money but you’ll have one of the last beneficial Pontiacs on the road.

Few cars are as iconic as the original GTO nameplate is, and although the new generation is not remembered too well it does stand out. From a performance standpoint, the GTO is a car that will keep a smile on your face the entire time. The 2004 Pontiac GTO is one of the most forgotten and appealing muscle cars that you can get. Even at almost twenty years old this is still an exciting car to own with a lot of potentials.