Discover 10 Remarkable Classic Car Models That Enthusiasts Aspire To Resurrect And Include in Their Collections.

Armed with a 426 Hemi engine that made 425 horsepower, the Road Runner was a street-scorcher, and even though it ended production in 1980, every gearhead sorely misses it. Today, collectors shell upwards of $150,000 for the Plymouth Road Runner, which used to be one of the most affordable Plymouths.

2 Oldsmobile 442

The ‘Malaise era’ claimed many victims in the ’70s, and the Oldsmobile 442 is one of the biggest ones. In its prime, however, the 442 was inarguably one of the best muscle cars on the market. Oldsmobile fit the 442 with a 300 cubic-inch V8 that gave it 350 horses to ride on, with even more available if needed.

By 1970, the Oldsmobile 442, equipped with a 455 cubic-inch power unit, was rated at 370 hp. Sadly, by the late ’90s, weaker engines and bodies tarnished the nameplate, and this is one car that we truly wish made a strong comeback.

1 Buick Riviera

The Buick Riviera was one of the most innovative cars of its time, and collectors would still fight one another for a chance to own it. GM wanted their own car to rival the ultra-successful Ford Thunderbird, and thus, the Buick Riviera was born. Luxurious and opulent, the Buick Riviera was one of the most beautiful cars of its age, and it’s still extremely easy on the eyes.

Of course, it didn’t lack V8 power either, and the Super Wildcat Buick Riviera was capable of generating a whopping 360 horsepower and an insane 465 lb-ft of torque. A true American icon, a revival of the Buick Riviera could simply not fail today, as it managed to do everything right