If you wanted a muscle car in the 1960s or 1970s, all you needed was a plan and some hard work.
Heavy on the engine but light on amenities, buying a muscle car was an achievable goal for everyone back then; a sign that you knew how to turn your time into something worthwhile.
Here are 20 photos of proud muscle car owners taking photos with their prized rides in the 1970s.
1
Chevelle
Purple accents and some Chevy power.
2
Bell Bottoms and a 442
Oldsmobile perfection.
3
Resting Up
Getting familiar with a gas station.
4
Purple Machine
Making the road more colorful.
5
Super Bee
And she loves it.
6
Three's a Crowd?
Not in this case.
7
Dodge Challenger
And it's shirtless owner.
8
Couple's Photo
His and hers.
9
Family Affair
Fun for all ages.
10
Out Front
Nifty fit and a nifty ride.
11
Full Denim
And a fun ride.
12
Modded Dodge
Perfect for a day at the mall.
13
Rusty Ride
But who cares? Not her.
14
Posing in the Garage
As you do when you have a classic 'Vette.
15
On the Hood
And there is a lot of hood.
16
Mustang Trunk
A perfect seat.
17
Black Shirt, Black Stripe
One cool combo.
19
Lean Back...
Onto your driver's side door.
20
Taking a Rest
On a drag machine.
