The 20 Greatest American Muscle Cars Get Ranked!

9. A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS with a 454 LS6

Original cost: $4,500 to $4,500 Value today: $1,200,000 It is understandable why the Chevrolet Chevelle was dubbed "King of the Streets." The vintage automobile has evolved over time to become possibly one of the most recognizable brands among auto lovers. And from its alluring features and much more alluring cost? What's not to love, then?

"This kind of car might not exist in the future. It is one of the brutes, and all it needs is a mechanism to maintain contact with solid ground, according to an article from Hot Rod Magazine from that period. The Chevelle was the ideal muscle automobile because of its elegant exterior and renown 454-cubic-inch V8 engine.