The Pontiac Trans Am wasn't just part of the muscle car movement -- it was a statement and a complete package on the track or the streets. A star of film (Smokey and the Bandit) and television (Knight Rider), the Trans Am pushed muscle cars to the limit.
Before becoming America's Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette was the bane of General Motors' existence. When the automaker attempted to discontinue the line in 1983, a small team of self-funded true believers went rogue, sparking a civil war within GM.