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The 1970s kicked off with the biggest, baddest engines Detroit ever built before insurance companies and emissions rules changed everything. From factory Hemis to aero warriors built for NASCAR homologation, we combed the Motorious inventory for the 10 coolest 1970s muscle cars for sale right now, complete with photos, pricing, and links to every listing.
No. 1 — 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda — $595,000
One of just 284 four-speed HEMI 'Cudas built in 1970, this car is unrestored outside of minor paintwork and shows only 36,000 original miles. It's fully documented with a Galen Govier report and retains its original matching-number 426/425-hp Hemi, dual four-barrel carburetors, and factory Shaker hood. Backed by the A34 Super Track Pak and a Hurst Pistol Grip 4-speed, this is about as pure as a real Hemi 'Cuda gets.
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No. 2 — 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda AAR Fast Fish — $469,999
This is a real AAR 'Cuda reborn as a no-expense-spared pro-touring build, packing a fully forged 6.2L Hellcat Redeye V8 backed by a Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed. SpeedTech's award-winning ExtReme independent rear suspension, Baer 14-inch six-piston brakes, and Forgeline monoblock wheels back up the drivetrain, while a custom 8-point cage and Recaro seats keep things track-ready. It's a wild, one-of-a-kind take on a genuine AAR.
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No. 3 — 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Pro-Touring Restomod — $349,999
This no-expense-spared Chevelle hides a supercharged 427ci LS-based V8 under a custom hood, fed by a Whipple 2.9L supercharger and backed by a Tremec T56 6-speed. Widened rear quarters, C6-style flush door handles, and a custom NHR one-off chassis with Watts-link rear suspension give it Pro Touring proportions, while Wilwood 14-inch six-piston brakes and an Air Ride Technologies air suspension handle the modern side of things.
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No. 4 — 1970 Plymouth Superbird — $329,750
Built purely to homologate Plymouth's aero package for NASCAR superspeedway racing, this Superbird is a factory V-code 6-BBL car listed as No. 831 in the NASCAR Superbird Registry. It retains its matching-numbers 440 6-barrel V8, A727 TorqueFlite automatic, and Hemi suspension components, and it's finished in EB5 Blue Fire Metallic with the correct Road Runner wing graphics and a 150-mph speedometer inside.
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No. 5 — 1970 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Convertible — $224,995
This drop-top Mach 1-spec Mustang is one of just five built with this exact engine, transmission, and color combination. It's powered by a numbers-matching 428 Cobra Jet V8 backed by an original Toploader 4-speed manual and a 3.91 rear axle, all wrapped in factory bright yellow with a power convertible top and the Marti Report to back it up.
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No. 6 — 1970 Dodge Charger R/T (Hemi) — $208,998
This isn't just any Charger R/T, it's a real Hemi car that underwent a $150,000 nut-and-bolt restoration in 2011 and still looks freshly finished. Its virgin, heat-treated Hemi block was professionally built by Henley Performance and dyno-tested at 539 horsepower, featuring a rare cross-ram intake and dual-distributor ignition system. A pistol-grip 5-speed, Dana 60 rear, Hotchkis suspension, and four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes bring the drivability fully into the modern era.
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No. 7 — 1972 Chevrolet Nova LS3 Restomod — $194,995
This Nova went through a four-year, six-figure build by GM Muscle, and it shows in every detail, from the deep Nightfall Mica Blue paint to the TMI bucket seats with blue stitching inside. A 6.2L LS3 V8 breathes through long-tube headers and a hidden electronic exhaust cutout, while Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes and Hotchkis coil-overs bring genuinely modern manners to a classic street machine.
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No. 8 — 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE — $149,995
Finished in its highly desirable factory Triple Black color combination, this Challenger R/T SE pairs a date-code-correct 440 Magnum V8 (dyno-tested at 404 hp and 528 lb-ft) with a bare-metal restoration on all-original sheet metal. It comes backed by dual fender tags and a full David Wise validation package confirming every factory VIN stamping, plus factory options like power windows, cold air conditioning, and the sought-after NOS RimBlow steering wheel.
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No. 9 — 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 6-Pack 4-Speed Hardtop — $59,900
The GTX was Plymouth's gentleman's muscle car, and this one skips the flashier Road Runner graphics for a cleaner, more understated look while packing the same serious hardware. It's equipped with the 440 6-Pack V8 and a 4-speed manual, one of the rarer and more desirable drivetrain combinations offered on the '70 GTX, all wrapped in a handsome blue-on-blue hardtop package.
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No. 10 — 1970 AMC Javelin SST Mark Donohue Tribute — $45,995
Rounding out our list is a car that proves you don't need a Mopar or a big-name Detroit badge to bring genuine 1970s muscle attitude. This Javelin SST wears a Mark Donohue-style hood scoop and badging as a tribute to AMC's Trans-Am racing effort, powered by a 390 V8 with a single four-barrel and backed by a T10 4-speed manual. It's a one-family-owned car finished in deep Matador Red, and at under $46,000 it's the most attainable entry on this list.
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