Car: Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1967

What makes it special: Produced for model years 1967 to 1969, the second generation Plymouth Barracuda was still based on the Valiant model, but received a re-design separating it further from it. It was now available in a Fastback, Hardtop Coupe, and Convertible body style.

What made it famous: Now an A-Body, the second generation Barracuda was more stylish and had more sheet metal specifically for the Barracuda and not the Plymouth Valiant. For ’67, the 225 cu in “Slant-6” was still the base engine, but two and four-barrel versions of the 273 cu in V8 and a 280bhp, 383 cu in “B” Big-Block V8 was also available as an option with the “Formula S Package.”

Why I would want one: One of the best years for the early Barracudas. Love the style and all the body style choices available.

Fun fact: The front and rear bumpers on the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda were identical. They had the same license plate indent and mounting bracket.

Car: Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Year: 1968

What makes it special: All through the 60’s, the Chevrolet Impala’s body designs changed, but the bright trim that Impala was known for added that luxury touch to its look. The best materials were used in the interiors, and best equipment features as well. The Impala was basically a junior grade Cadillac.

What made it famous: The ’68 model received a facelift, while the rear bumpers featured “Horseshoe” shaped taillights. Hidden windshield wipers, astro-ventilation and plush interiors were part of the Impala model too. Engines ranged from a 250 cu in inline-6 to the big 385 or 425 hp 427 V8. Transmission choices ranged from the two-speed Powerglide or three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, or manual transmissions.

Why I would want one: Had one. Fastback model, loved its swooping rear and overall styling.

Fun fact: Right hand drive models were built in Canada for export to Australia and the UK until the 1969 model year.