Nothing screams 70s muscle more to me than a mustache-wearing Burt Reynolds tearing down the highway in a 1977 Pontiac Firebird! The 70s were filled with excess and muscle cars were not designed to save gas, conserve space or save lives. They were designed for speed, looks, and not much else.

The 70s was one of those rare times when everyone seemed to be able to afford a great car. Or if they couldn't buy one, everyone seemed to be an expert at building or repairing a great car. My father owned several great cars in his younger years one of which was a red Jaguar. I'll never forget the look of the vehicle forever burnt into my young mind. He even built a wooden kid-sized version that I could play with (it weighed a ton, so not much, but it looked really cool!).

I feel if I had any real expendable income, I would love to find the original Jag. But right now, I am rocking a Pumpkin Orange HHR from 2007. Finest of the vans/cars/triangles that have ever graced the streets. Features include plenty of ground in filth, a crushed side door, and a gathering of standard bottom-edge rust. Ahhh but it is still the best car I have ever owned.... ironically.

Here are just a few of the cream of the crop of 70s muscle cars:

Wow, this car is wild. There's something sci-fi and racecar all in one package. Less than 2,000 examples of the car were ever built, only 58 of which featured a 426 cu in Hemi V-8 engine with dual four-barrel carburettors.

In this video, avid car collectors Jeff Dunham and Jay Leno take the Superbird out for a ride.

On motortrend.com, one of the ultra-rare 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertibles could sell at auction for upwards of 6 million. There were only 12 of the car originally made. Assembled in Hamtramck, Michigan and 5 were sent overseas.

“What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law” – Buford T. Justice.

Sheriff Justice tried so hard to catch Bo "Bandit" Darville ( Burt Reynolds) and Cledus "Snowman" Snow (Jerry Reed). And we enjoyed every minute of it! But one of the stars was also the beautiful 1977 Pontiac Firebird in the film. Designed as a "pony" car to compete with the Ford Mustang.

Introduced by Chevrolet between the years from 1964 to 1978. The Chevelle Super Sport was Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car ring. And if you didn't catch Tom Cruise flying a fighter jet this Friday in Maverick, then check him out in Reacher in a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS!

Technically produced in 1969, but was also made in 1970. Finding one of these is like a dream come true muscle car easter egg hunt.

Did you get a chance to pop on by Autorama 2022 this year? We did and check out all these classic cars:

WHEW! Three amazing days of cars, entertainment, food and so much more! The Detroit Autorama 2022 was at Cobo Hall/TCF Center this last weekend from March 4th through the 6th. You came out and checked out all the amazing cars, right? If you didn't you missed so many amazing vehicles! WCSX was there in full force along with our talented Big Jim, Ryan Logan, Donielle Flynn, Dave Dahmer and Bill McCallister! If you stopped by our booth you also got treated to the amazing work of Steve Galli, Detroit rock photographer! Wait, there's more! We had the frame of phase one of the Stone Soup Bronco on display and the incredible volunteers of the Vets Returning Home was selling raffle tickets to win this soon to be beautiful Bronco. All proceeds from the raffle went to the Vets Returning Home.

There were hundreds of cars with rich histories on display from wall to wall. From Corvettes to rat rods. Cars that looked like they were from space to cars that looked like rusted-out jalopies. There was a downstairs that turned the world into a Rockabilly dream come true. With rusted rat rods, pinups, rusted beach cars and so many cool styles. Did you catch the pinup contest? Beautiful ladies take us back in time with gorgeous outfits and styles.

We met so many amazing fans, listeners and great people. We met Camp Freedom who were also auctioning off a vehicle for their charity and had their "Horny Mike" taking great photo ops with everyone. People that cars are more than a hobby or a passion but their life.

It was an overall exceptional three days with everyone having a great time. We will see of you again next year for AUTORAMA 2023!

All these great photos are courtesy of the WCSX promotions crew!

These listeners love their classic rock as much as they do cars and tubby submarines sandwiches.