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Only A Handful Of These Rare American Muscle Cars Exist
Back in the heyday of American muscle cars, the Big Three were churning out rides like crazy to outdo each other. In the midst of the chaotic muscle car wars of the late 60s and early 70s, there were a few models made in such small batches they’ve become unicorns. We’re talking about classic muscle cars with ten or fewer examples ever made, pulling in millions when they cross public auction blocks.
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Coming in at a mere seven units made, the 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible is one of these legendary rides. It’s easy to see why so many lust after this drop top Mopar muscle car, with its powerful 426 Hemi V8 that makes it an open-air drag racer. If you want to buy one of these, break open the piggy bank because they’re worth about $4 million today.
Even rarer is the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with just one example made as an experimental model. Its 427ci V8 was sourced from the Ford GT40, the car which swept the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The last time this car was sold publicly was in 2019 when it pulled in a cool $2.2 million.
The 1966 Dodge Coronet Hemi four-door sedan might not look like much to the average person, but for those who know it’s one of the rarest classic muscle cars on the planet. Dodge made just two of these, dropping a pavement-pounding 426 Hemi under the hood, making it a true factory sleeper.
Another Mopar muscle car, the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Convertible, was a one-off creation. Wearing its famous white and gold color scheme, under the hood of the luxurious ride is a 440 Magnum V8. Originally, the convertible was created for wowing the crowds at parades. Now it wows enthusiasts around the globe.
With only six examples in existence, the 1966 Shelby GT350 Convertible was reportedly only given to those in Carroll Shelby’s close circle of friends back in the day. Today, you can pick one up for a pretty penny, with one selling for $1.1 million at auction recently.
A legend among GM fans, the 1969 Hurst/Olds 442 convertibles are like a fever dream with only three made, each going to a VIP. In the same model year, Pontiac did its own rare convertible version of the Firebird Trans Am, churning out a mere eight, making it the rarest model for the first generation of that muscle car line.
The funny thing is back when they were first made, some of these rare muscle cars were ignored by enthusiasts. But these days they’re some of the most sought after collector vehicles out there.
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