1968 DODGE CHARGER R/T

Talk about sheer brute power, talk about knockout looks. Talk about the Chrysler factory Hemi-powered cars, perhaps the ultimate statement of the muscle car era. Whereas the standard engine for the Dukes of Hazzard Charger R/T was a single four-barrel 440cu in V8 rated at 375 horsepower, the 12:1 compression 426 Hemi (hemispherical combustion chambers) added a further 50 horses and produced necksnapping acceleration. But then you’re not likely to find too many of these advertised in your local Trader. Settle for a 440 ‘Wedge-head’ and we’ll guarantee you pole position in the Traffic Light Grand Prix.

Price guide: $50,700/£36,500

*(2dr hardtop coupe 8-cyl 440cu in/375bhp 4bbl Hi-Perf)