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Unique Cars That Only Earned Respect After They Were Discontinued

Pontiac Can Am

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In the late ’70s, the American performance car segment was just a pale shadow of its former glory. But, in 1977, Pontiac introduced the Can-Am, a one-year-only model that was the last actual muscle car with big block power and as much power it could produce packed in a unique body style and white color (via Hemmings).

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Under the hood scoop from the Firebird Trans Am, there was a big 455 engine with 200 HP. More than any other muscle car on the market at the moment. The Can-Am package consisted of special rear window louvers, a rear spoiler, and a long list of optional extras. The first examples left the factory in early 1977, and the market responded very well, Pontiac received between 5,000 and 10,000 reservations, but in the end, they sold only 1377 examples.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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