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PEACE, LOVE AND

HORSEPOWER 60s MUSCLE CARS SET TO CROSS

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The 1960s were an exciting time in American history. performance vehicles in history. The decade gave
The decade is known for its collection of trends and us icons like the Ford Mustang, Pontiac GTO,
fads, from hippie fashion to British rock ‘n’ roll, but HEMI ’Cuda, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Charger,
nothing defined youth culture more than the ’60s car. Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 911, Toyota 2000GT, and the
Volkswagen Bus and Beetle.
Some abstract ideas that teens associated with car
ownership were freedom, independence, love and The 1960s introduced us to more beloved cars than
popularity. The American car was romanticized in any other decade in history. As a result, new-car sales
songs from popular bands like the Beach Boys, while records were broken in 1968 and again in 1969.
Hollywood helped emphasize the power and speed For many classic car fans, the 1960s are unrivaled in
of those classic ’60s muscle cars in a number of films. terms of the sheer number of iconic collector vehicles
Due to lax fuel economy regulations, the 1960s produced throughout the decade.
are often credited with giving Americans the best

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