3 Forgotten Muscle Cars That Could Smoke Modern Supercars!

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3 Forgotten Muscle Cars That Could Smoke Modern Supercars!
First up, the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78. This car was all about speed and power, perfect for young drivers back then. It had a powerful engine rated at 375 horsepower, though it was originally said to have 425 horsepower. The L78 was easy to spot with its unique hood, wide stripes, and Super Sport badges. It was built for drag racing with advanced suspension and tough transmissions, making it one of the fastest cars you could buy in 1969.
Next, we have the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst. This car mixed muscle car power with luxury car comfort, which was pretty rare back then. Built with Hurst Performance, it featured a powerful 440 cubic inch V8 engine that made 375 horsepower. The car stood out with its Spinnaker White and Satin Tan colors, fiberglass hood, and trunk lid. Inside, it was fancy with leather seats and power windows. Only 485 of these were made, making it a rare find today.
Lastly, the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II was built for NASCAR racing. This car had a special design with a long, smooth front to cut through the air. It came with a strong 351 cubic inch V8 engine making 290 horsepower, and some even had the more powerful Boss 429 engine. The Cyclone Spoiler II was available in two styles: the Dan Gurney Special in white and blue, and the Cale Yarborough Special in red and white. It's a rare car, with only a few hundred ever made.
These cars were all about speed, power, and unique designs. They played a big part in car racing history and are still loved by car enthusiasts today. Buckle up and enjoy the ride as we explore these incredible muscle cars!
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@markedwards4879 8 күн бұрын

So which of these could smoke a modern supercar? None. Clickbait

@CORNDODGER 3 күн бұрын

A CHEVELLE MY ASS WHAT A TURD

@nokomisnichols 9 күн бұрын

these couldnt come close to our weakest muscle cars today let alone any super cars. they were great for their own days.

@slimsantilli4476 9 күн бұрын

My 66 thunderbird has Zero balls. But is beautiful as can be.

@matthewwalker9256 13 күн бұрын

I’m surprised you went with a ‘69 396 instead of the ‘70 454, the “Earth Mover”. Nice video though.

@IllicitDreamsMuzik 12 күн бұрын

That's because the L78 is less known then the 70 454

@douglasparise3986 13 күн бұрын

They were much better looking,for sure.

@terryoquinn8199 Күн бұрын

Most of them , yes . I love my new Challenger ! It’s much better looking and more realistic than the Mustang or the Camero . In my opinion .

@nodayatthebeach 8 сағат бұрын

I love all the classic muscle cars and have owned them in Chevy, Mopar, and Ford. Still have a 70 Mustang but please, these new cars are amazing.

@tompastian3447 3 күн бұрын

KZfaq, STOP RUNNING ADS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES ON ENGLISH VIDEOS. STOP IT NOW

@jimmykumarkotsohilis 15 күн бұрын

I love the looks and its got a lot of power and it is so powerful

@MichaelRoy-hc3lz 18 күн бұрын

The L78 cars had no special trim. If you chose any of the three 396 engines in the SS396 package the exterior trim was the same. To find out which engine it was you had to open the hood and the hp was on the air cleaner.

@93Roadie 13 күн бұрын

L78 had solid lifters and therefore had a noisier valve train sound. Also more duration and compression.

@terryoquinn8199 Күн бұрын

I love the older muscle cars , I had a few . I was at a car show (Carlisle) a week ago and truly loved the cars from the mid ‘60’s to the early ‘70’s . They couldn’t come close to the car I own today ! It wasn’t outrageously expensive , under $69K , and has 717 hp . A Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak in Plum Crazy purple . I’m an old ‘Cuda guy but this is as close as I’ll be able to get with any real muscle for the money . And it has plenty ! I’m still amazed at how strong this car runs ! In fact , I gotta go .

@kurtwise7356 11 күн бұрын

I loved my 69 Chevelle SS 396 L78 with the M-22!!!! Definitely faster than the rest on this list!

@tompastian3447 3 күн бұрын

Faster, and much better looking than the 73 and following year Chevelles.

@user-wr3qo3jz7x 3 күн бұрын

No one has forgotten about these cars. Click Baited.

@sharonw2475 Күн бұрын

Had a 1969 SS 396 Chevelle in 1975, 400 turbo tranny and was never beaten in street drags, never did take it to the drag strip, but it would pin you in the seat under acceleration. Also couldn't tell which needle moved the fastest under acceleration, the speedometer hand or the fuel gauge hand. The only car I still wished I had.

@rogerdonoho4924 8 күн бұрын

The monster engines of the day had the capability. But not a single car had the transmission, and traction control necessary to compete with today's cars. So much was lost from the flywheel to the the tires. In comparison.

@gabrielback5615 17 күн бұрын

None of these car could even come close to modern family cars, much less a modern muscle car.

@douglasparise3986 13 күн бұрын

They were better looking by far

@sombra6153 12 күн бұрын

A lot of those performance cars from the 60s had potential but we’re handicapped by lousy tires, suspensions, and exhaust to name a few. Still, considering the performance capabilities and power ratings of modern iron, the modern cars are faster. Just don’t necessarily do it with style.

@georgegrill3262 7 күн бұрын

You have to be either ignorant or joking!

@douglasparise3986 6 күн бұрын

Went to a classic car show yesterday. The old cars were nice

@MrTheHillfolk 3 күн бұрын

@@georgegrill3262 So back in 68 any Schmoe off the street can walk in and buy a 700-800hp monster with a warranty, and they're selling them right next to the 4dr sedans and the public is buying them like hotcakes? That never happened. You needed to know someone to get your hands on a hemi dart. Yeah that was the musclecar era, but the average hp numbers dont even conpare to today. As much as i hate the amount of plastic they use in modern retro, these days are truly the glory days of horsepower.

@norsefalconer 7 күн бұрын

Lots of muscle cars far more forgotten than the SS396. Should have included something actually obscure, like the AMC Hurst Rambler or AMX, or a Studebaker Avanti or Hawk. That said, KZfaqrs often make things controversial on purpose to increase engagement for the algos.

@jamesbooth3360 Күн бұрын

I grew up in the muscle car era and drove a wide variety of these. Owned GTOs, my brother had a 68 Camaro, Torino, and others. My best friends had Cudas, Super Bees 440 six pack, Firebird, Boss 429, Chargers, etc etc. None of these can run with my 2007 BMW M6 e64 Dinan, and it isn't considered a super car, but will run 212 mph and stop like a chute was opened.

@terryoquinn8199 Күн бұрын

You wanna try my Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak ? I’ve already shut down a bunch of foreign imports but I’m always willing to add another . Standing by .

@jamesbooth3360 Күн бұрын

@terryoquinn8199 That's funny, but the point is these old cars can't cut the mustard against modern cars that are designed to perform. At this point in my life, I don't race. I enjoy the sound, handling, and feel, but I avoid the behaviors that cost me ridiculous penalties and expenses. As the testosterone level falls and life experiences rise, the desire for "Hey, y'all watch this!" goes away. Enjoy your youth, and I pray you survive it.

@cormacsage7126 Күн бұрын

Awesome raw power steel for it's decade but I don't think it can take over modern sports

@tompastian3447 3 күн бұрын

The 71' Montego as far as I can tell, has the most super speedway wins of any true production car. David Pearson won about 15 super speedway races from 72' - 73' in the Wood's Bros. 71 Montego.. The 1972 second race of the year at Talladega featured 10 71 Montegos, one won the race. That being said, there may have been two Wood's brothers #21 71' Montegos. They may have been built on an older Ford frame, from a late 60's model Ford. Only one is known to exist today. Money was tight back then, so damaged race cars were sometimes rebuilt from cars bought off the street.

@terryoquinn8199 Күн бұрын

Yeah , only because they outlawed the Superbird and , all things considered , the Woods bros. were fined for cheating more than anyone ever . In my opinion , if you can’t win without cheating , you can’t win ! I’ll leave it at that .

@ronaldbrouhard1247 3 күн бұрын

I've never seen a Cyclone that had a 351 in it.

@413x398 Күн бұрын

Two minutes on Google would tell you otherwise. Just because YOU haven't seen one doesn't mean they didn't make hundreds of them.

@w41duvernay 8 күн бұрын

WJY the Yenko 1960 427 Chevelle is not on here is a crime? It was a half sec faster than the 70 LS6.

@JohnWood-cz3jx 12 күн бұрын

Some of these 396 had 375 HP and they can run

@BOURBON-BANDIT 18 сағат бұрын

375 HP? By today's standards, that's normal HP

@winnon992 8 күн бұрын

I remember my 69 SS Chevelle !

@ryanmuir6338 7 күн бұрын

Stock for stock the 69 351W 4V was quicker stoplight to stoplight than a 70 351C, but any distance greater than that and the Cleveland would blow past. The high compression, small valve 351W made it's power right off the line

@chadkent1241 3 күн бұрын

The quickest as tested smaller cube Ford was the 71 BOSS 351 and not a single Windsor powered Ford EVER matched its performance. The 351C was the most handicapped engine in PS racing history for a reason.

@tompastian3447 3 күн бұрын

JIm Wyman raced in Omaha at Sunset Speedway and in the track at Harlan Iowa. He was a Ford dealer, and a big 351 Cleveland guy. He raced a 68 and later a 70 Torino, both with 351 C.s, Then he started driving a 71 Mustang with a 351 Cleveland. His cars were always white with green numbers, #14. He won 6 consecutive races in Harlan with the 351 Mustang.

@jalopywrench 15 күн бұрын

Boy, you really ought to get your facts straight before you talk to car guys.😂

@top.intel0 13 күн бұрын

Ok can you pls point some wrong facts that mentioned in video? I'm gonna show them to my script writer

@413x398 Күн бұрын

@@top.intel0 Start with the claim that Boss 429's were available in the Cyclone. Not a one.

@eugenepiurkowski5439 11 күн бұрын

Our 200C with a 3.6 would outrun our 383 Roadrunner any day of the week. And blow it away on curves.

@fernandolopez4098 9 күн бұрын

Would probably break down first too lol

@eugenepiurkowski5439 8 күн бұрын

@@fernandolopez4098 Yes, certainly many more issues with the Roadrunner.

@user-xu8uo7tz8n 2 күн бұрын

It only weighs half as much

@eugenepiurkowski5439 2 күн бұрын

@@user-xu8uo7tz8n Yes, the Roadrunner was a bit lighter at 3750 pounds, not half the weight of the 200C at 3802.

@frankorobinson1540 7 күн бұрын

At 4200 pounds the 300 hurst was only 1 second slower than the chevelle with same horsepower but my pick would be the obvious choice the boss 429 spoiler

@413x398 Күн бұрын

No Cyclones were produced with that engine. Used in Nascar only. 428 Cobra Jets in 1968/9 and 429 Cobra Jets in 1970/1 are your factory choices.

@kevinpletcher5292 18 күн бұрын

It was actually a four or two

@user-el9wx7bv7z 3 күн бұрын

409 impala, dual carbs. 20+ mpg on freeway. As long as you dont floor it. Today, some vettes, cameros and Cadillacs get mid to high 20 mpg. 30-50 years later, these cars should be getting 100 mpg. We are being scammed.

@buzzwaldron6195 3 күн бұрын

409 Impala dual quads lucky to get 15 MPG on hiway...

@iggyfritz7150 11 күн бұрын

Gabrielback; you obviously don't know what your talking about, I could take a 1970 hemi cuda and give it slicks, electronic ignition, and a tune and make a pussy out of any hellcat that is supercharged. Don't believe me there is a green 70 cuda here on the tube who does it often. Also there is a 1964 car called a thunderbolt that ran 11's in 1964, also check out dragboss who runs a 351cleaveland Cougar that turns 9sec 1/4 mile. Yes because of modern computer controlled cars they are obviously faster than most older cars. But thats the only reason. You take an older car and give it modern tires and a tune you will discover that newer cars are not as fast as u think. Plus older cars look better. Myself knew of a 289 powered Fairlane at Detroit dragway in the 70's that turned 125mph trap speeds. Then there was gto, buick gs cars that you can witness destroy the latest and fastest modern cars, not to mention many 427 chevys I know of. I could list em all day but it doesn't matter because I know fact over fiction. 😂

@top.intel0 11 күн бұрын

So what makes you think. "I don't know what I'm talking about"? Can you explain Sir

@iggyfritz7150 11 күн бұрын

@top.intel0 I was referring to your statement about modern cars I explained everything in my post. As an avid Drag racer and Mechanic; for every new car you believe is fast I know an older one that's faster unless of course it's a modern nitro car, they are insane 340mph+ in 1000ft. They used to run 1320ft but they were exploding too much. If you have never been to a nitro event you should treat yourself. You will never forget it. As you can see I don't care much for modern cars they absolutely suck to work on 😝🤣

@user-ry9mw3et8g 2 күн бұрын

Yeah I don't care what anyone says those cars were the best and I'd would not trade something like that for what ever there' making now days All they're making now days are cheap and A pile of junk I'd had car's My first was a Camaro 71 small block v-8 and my second was a 1968 -69 cougar 400 - 4 barrow Holly carburetor then I'd got a mustang and then I got a Mazda v-6 -89 5 speed transmisión I'd used to buy cars just to hook them up I'd had two Buick regal 6-v*** Jimmy c-10 that truck used to ride in the snow then I got a bronco v-6+ a 5 speed transmisión stick shift then I'd went and got a suburban four door SUV 5.7 and I had a 1990 Mercedes Benz in mint condition and last and final a 1977 cougar 5.0 that was my baby there but I never bought a new car because I see them like a pile of junk 😂😂😂

@chuckschillingvideos 4 күн бұрын

Ridiculous. And which of them could handle or brake with anything close to the capabilities of, say.....a base Honda Civic of today? NONE. ABSOLUTELY NONE. These sleds are useless for anything but going fast in a straight line for very short distances. And hopefully not have anything at the end that required short stops.

@DarthEcoli 17 сағат бұрын

Any and all Chevelles made were NOT rare. The whole point of Chevrolet to make cookie cutter cars and they did exactly that. If you wanted a genuinely rare and FAST car, 68 LO23 Dart and BO29 Cuda both with hemis and well less than 100 of each made. These were the race hemi and not street hemi with either of these being able to keep up with modern Demon170s No other car you had mentioned could do that.