Back in the early 1970s, American automotive dealership showrooms were packed full of muscle cars and while the Camaro is the only one that made it to the modern day, the Chevrolet Chevelle is still one of the most well respected muscle cars in the history of the industry.
This week’s flashback features a television commercial for the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 – a car which was so awesome, it drew a crowd that prevents the owner from driving away.
We don’t care what you say, but in 1969, the top muscle car was the Chevelle SS 396 L78. It was the best combination of power, performance, and raw brutal noise.
Seven installments of the Fast and the Furious franchise have been made since 2001. The website National Numbers decided to turn a series that’s a guilty pleasure for some into a source of automotive information by documenting the important vehicles in each movie.