Those who collect cars want to make a statement, showing people that they treasure the history and rarity of a car. They also want people to realize how cool old cars are. Here are the 10 most collectible cars of the last 50 years!
1963 Pontiac Catalina “Swiss Cheese”
The Pontiac Catalina “Swiss Cheese” is a rare car, with only 14 built for the 1963 year and only three available now. This car is called the “Swiss Cheese” since it has holes drilled into the frame to lighten it. To further lighten it, aluminum was used instead of steel for certain parts. The makers wanted it to be as lightweight as possible for drag racing.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a car that was built for drag racing. The engine is impressive, with a 427 cubic-inch V-8. Only 69 of these cars were built, making the price tag pretty high. It might not be as rare as some others on this list, but the specifications alone make it worth buying.
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible is a part of the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport series. Other Chevelles were built between 1964 and 1978, but this one was in a class of its own. It wasn’t really built for drag racing (most racers preferred hard top vehicles), but because it is so rare, you will still pay a pretty penny for this car.
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible
The 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible is a car like no other. The trim is specialized to the car and the V-8 engine is high performing. Even though there were 108 Judge Convertibles produced, only five of the 1969 models were built with the special Ram Air IV V-8.
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
The 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird not only has a Looney Tunes-inspired name but also has a different look than other cars. This car led Richard Petty to 33 wins out of 48 races, which is something special about the type of car. This was also a car only produced for a year, making it another rarity on this list.
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona has a distinct nose of the car and a rear wing. It was named after the famed Daytona track, and this car sure was used for racing. During its run, it won 20 races and was the first to break 200 mph.
1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback
The 1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback is named after its creator, Carroll Shelby. This car had plexiglass windows, a roll cage, and fender flares that housed larger wheels and tires. This car currently sells in the millions, so if you want to own one, you better be prepared to pay for it.
1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible could be specialized with the “Trans Am” box for only $750 (but this is 1969 money, so adjust that for inflation for today). This convertible is a bit of a rarity, so it can set you back quite a bit of money. But you want style, don’t you?
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1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible R/T
The 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible R/T only had 9 convertibles sold in the 1970 model year. This car is in high demand but very hard to find. That’s why it worth over a million dollars.
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1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible
The 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible gets its name from the barracuda fish. You can see that this car has “gills” on it, which fits perfectly with the namesake. Only 11 1971 Barracudas were convertibles with the Cuda engine, and only three were built with automatic transmissions. This car goes for up to 5 million dollars in auction, making it the most expensive car on this list.
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