5. Pontiac GTO Judge
Muscle cars started as affordable performance machines with lots of power and reasonable prices. However, due to high demand, some models started to get more expensive. Soon there was a need for a budget-friendly muscle car aimed at young buyers who wanted a fast car but couldn’t pay much. The Plymouth Roadrunner was the perfect example of such a model. It was affordable, fun and fast.
Pontiac wanted a similar car and in 1969, the company presented the GTO Judge. The Judge became a legend, first because it took its name from a popular TV show. And second, because it was a bright red muscle car with a big spoiler and funky The Judge graphics all over it. The GTO Judge wasn’t slow with its 366 HP and four-speed transmission.
Available from 1969 to 1971, the Judge represented Pontiac’s top-of-the-line model. And this makes it desirable today. A decent 1969 GTO Judge with the 400 Ram Air III engine will set you back around $70,000 today. But expect to pay a lot more if you are looking for a Ram Air IV engine or convertible.