Some of the Most Iconic Cars From the 1960s

Hemi in a Plymouth Road Runner

It might not appear to be much after taking one look at the automobile below. However, the Road Runner Hemi more than made up for its lack of elegance in other areas. Of course, we're referring to the astounding specs of this Plymouth model, which included a 383-CID and 425 horsepower. It's safe to say that anyone who was fortunate enough to enjoy a joy ride in this vehicle now understands why it was given the same name as our favorite Looney Tunes character.

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The fast automobile was not only ahead of its time and had incredible power; it even had a role in the 2006 Fast and Furious movieits lack of elegance in other areas. Of course, we're referring to the astounding specs of this Plymouth model, which included a 383-CID and 425 horsepower. It's safe to say that anyone who was fortunate enough to enjoy a joy ride in this vehicle now understands why it was given the same name as our favorite Looney Tunes character. The fast automobile was not only ahead of its time and had incredible power; it even had a role in the 2006 Fast and Furious movie. Speaking of enjoying life quickly...

Mangusta, De Tomaso

De Tomaso was busy showing us a peek into the future long before Elon Musk entered the picture. The Mangusta, a 1967 model from the automaker, was at the pinnacle of sleek and futuristic design. And what about Mangusta, which is Italian for "mongoose"?

The showy model was not only intended to crush its rival, the Shelby Cobra, but we'd say it succeeded in doing just that. You can bet the magnificent car made its enemies, er, rivals, uneasy. During its four years of production, the elegant sports automobile was a must-have vehicle thanks to its 8-cylinder engine, 306 horsepower, and cutting-edge styling.