Car: ( Or, in this case, Truck ): Chevrolet Suburban

Year: 1939

What makes it special: Rarely does any nameplate survive as long as Chevrolet’s Suburban. It started as a 2-door, eight passenger vehicle with 60hp in the 1930’s to the 355hp SUV’s we know today. It has evolved through more than 10 generations.

What made it famous: The second generation of the Chevrolet Suburban was produced for the 1937 to 1940 model years. By this point, its Stovebolt Inline six-cylinder engine boasted 79hp, and it’s body style changes gave Surburban a look that lasted till the 1956 model year.

Why I would want one: I love old trucks, and even though they are referred to as “SUV’s” now, to me…it still has the heartbeat of a truck.

Fun fact: The Chevrolet Suburban is still produced as sold today.
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Car: Dodge Charger

Year: 1968

What makes it special: Beginning with the 1968 model year, the entire B-Body line-up was redesigned, making the Charger further removed from the Coronet model. It now sported a coke bottle profile, with curves around the front fenders and rear quarter panels. The rear featured a kick-up spoiler appearance, the fastback roof was no longer, now featuring a flying buttress design. It kept its full-width hidden headlight grille, but was now vacuum operated, and dual scallops were added to its doors and hood.

What made it famous: The Charger engine choices ranged from the standard 318 V8 to the 383-2 and 383-4-barrel offerings. A new high-performance R/T package was added, which came standard with a 440 Magnum or optional 426 Hemi V8.

Why I would want one: Without a doubt, the Charger is one of the most recognized and iconic muscle cars from the Chrysler Corporation.

Fun fact: The 1968 film “Bullitt” helped to make the Charger R/T popular for its famous car chase with a 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of San Francisco. That chase is regarded as one of the most influential in movie history.
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