| For those who know their cars, it is a known | | | | convertible versions are the most sought |
| fact that the American auto industry has been | | | | after variants of this classic American car. |
| the birthplace of the some of the most | | | | The vehicle is popular back in the 1960s as a |
| memorable vehicles. Americans are known for | | | | car to modify for drag racing owing to its |
| their fondness of high performance cars which | | | | sleek design and powerful engine. |
| are obviously high powered. Throughout the | | | | |
| history of the American car industry, there | | | | Another classic American car is the Chevrolet |
| have been car models which have been phased | | | | Bel Air. The classic car is popular for all |
| out but still remain in the hearts of auto | | | | its production years which spans from 1953 to |
| enthusiasts. These cars are labeled as | | | | 1975. Its design is one of the most notable |
| classics and they are known for their lasting | | | | reasons for the popularity of the Bel Air. |
| legacy. | | | | Just like the Chevelle, the most popular |
| | | | variants of the Bel Air are the coupe and |
| polled classic car experts to come out with | | | | convertible body styles. This classic car is |
| the ten most sought after classic vehicles. | | | | considered as one of the least expensive car |
| | | | model in the list since there has been an |
| Number one on the list is the Chevrolet | | | | influx of these cars during the 2005 and the |
| Camaro. This "pony car" was first introduced | | | | 2006 model years. |
| by General Motors' Chevrolet Motor Division | | | | |
| in 1967. While production of the Camaro was | | | | The sixth model on the list is the Pontiac |
| not discontinued until the 2002 model year, | | | | GTO known as the first muscle car. Its |
| the most sought after Camaro model are those | | | | powerful engine and GT styling are just some |
| released from 1967 until 1969 with the 1969 | | | | of the car's attributes which makes it |
| Camaro being the most notable car model. The | | | | popular among car enthusiasts. This |
| Camaro was designed and produced to compete | | | | trendsetting vehicle continued the popularity |
| with the Ford Mustang and it shares its | | | | of the V8 engine among car owners. The GTO |
| platform with the Pontiac Firebird. | | | | was first introduced to the market in 1964 |
| | | | and was discontinued in 1974. The classic |
| The first generation of the Camaro was | | | | car was reintroduced for the 2004 model year |
| available as either a coupe or a convertible. | | | | but was once again discontinued in 2006. The |
| Engine choice is between an inline | | | | most popular GTOs among car enthusiasts are |
| six-cylinder and a V8 engine. Today, first | | | | those produced between 1964 and 1967. The GTO |
| generation Camaros are hard to find and | | | | was then considered as one of the most |
| experts advise interested individuals to | | | | powerful car. It became an icon for that era |
| instead go for the Firebird. | | | | when car buyers are not concerned about gas |
| | | | prices reaching the three dollar mark and |
| The direct competitor of the Camaro is number | | | | greenhouse effect and global warming are just |
| two on the list - the Ford Mustang with its | | | | known to few people. |
| first generation versions being the most | | | | |
| sought after models. The Mustang was | | | | The 1969 Dodge Charger is the seventh most |
| introduced in the market in 1964 and was | | | | popular American classic car among car |
| originally based on the Ford Falcon compact | | | | enthusiasts. The Charger is commonly confused |
| car. The Mustang has the distinction of | | | | with the number one Camaro. This is due to |
| having one of the most successful product | | | | the fact that both this car models have |
| launches in the industry as it was unveiled | | | | almost attributes. Both are designed to |
| at the New York World's Fair which was | | | | standout and both pack a powerful engine. |
| broadcasted on three American television | | | | The 1969 Dodge Charger though is harder to |
| networks. Not only is the Mustang popular | | | | find than a Camaro due to the fact that there |
| for its launching but also for its | | | | were fewer of these cars produced as compared |
| performance. Its popularity is evident in the | | | | to the Camaro. The Charger of 1969 is a |
| fact that the Ford Motor Company sold more | | | | rear-wheel drive hardtop coupe. |
| than one million Mustangs in its first | | | | |
| eighteen months in the market. | | | | Number eight on the list is the Camaro's |
| | | | cousin - the 1969 Pontiac Firebird. The |
| Number three on the list of classic American | | | | Firebird is seen as an alternative to a |
| vehicles is the first generation of the | | | | Camaro but it can stand out on its own. |
| Chevrolet Impala. The Impalas produced from | | | | While the Camaro and the Firebird uses the |
| 1962 to 1964 are considered as the most | | | | same components owing to the fact that they |
| sought after vehicles of the particular | | | | are both made by General Motors, the Firebird |
| model. The Impala's popularity among car | | | | is considered by experts to have a better |
| owners is fueled by its on-off production. | | | | interior quality of the two although slightly |
| The first Impalas are distinguished by their | | | | only. |
| unique six-lamp taillights. In fact, this | | | | |
| oddity became a trademark for future Impalas. | | | | Number nine on the list are the Cadillac |
| | | | Convertibles produced in 1959 and 1960. |
| In the late 50s and early 60s, the popularity | | | | Cadillac has always been known to be a |
| of the car model is apparent when General | | | | producer of high quality driving machine. |
| Motors sold more than 13 million units of the | | | | While the brand produces luxury cars, these |
| said car model. While most sought after | | | | vehicle are also known for their power as |
| Impalas are those which are produced for the | | | | much as their luxury features. The Cadillac |
| 1964 model year, it was in 1965 that | | | | Convertible is also a favorite among car |
| Chevrolet set a record of 1 million Impalas | | | | enthusiasts since it offers different |
| sold every year. That record stands to this | | | | modifications to be done to it easily. Thus a |
| day. Currently, the hottest Impalas are the | | | | convertible can be turned from a luxury |
| ones used for the Nextel Cup Series which | | | | vehicle to a performance vehicle with tons of |
| combined have won ten out of the eleven races | | | | luxury features. |
| this season. | | | | |
| | | | Rounding up the list are the Shelby GT-500 |
| Number four on the list is the Chevrolet | | | | and GT-350 produced in 1967 and 1968. These |
| Chevelle which was introduced in the market | | | | vehicles are actually Ford Mustangs modified |
| in 1964. The most sought after Chevelles are | | | | by former Formula One driver Carroll Hall |
| those produced from 1967 to 1969. The | | | | Shelby. The racing legend and his company |
| popularity of the midsized automobile from | | | | made these series of vehicles from 1955. The |
| General Motors' Chevrolet Division is | | | | fact that these vehicles are specially |
| apparent in the fact that the Chevelle is | | | | modified means that these particular vehicles |
| considered as one of the most successful car | | | | are some of the most expensive in the list. |
| from General Motors. Its powerful coupes and | | | | |