Don’t let the friendly, sociable image of the hobbyhorse fool you. Sure, your Dad may have taken your Mom out on their first date in this car, but Steve McQueen also drove one, coaxing sinister growls of power from the engine. It’s an all-weather car that has stood the test of time — yes, even the 1980s couldn’t sound its death knell—and continues to be a major fixture in our automotive dreams.

18. Dodge Power Wagon

Rolling off production lines from 1945 to 1980, this workhorse of the light truck world was given a makeover, in name at least, and is now known as the Ram. It was a continuation of the design principals employed by Dodge during the 1930s for civilian vehicles. Because of its success, utility, and toughness it became the template upon which many subsequent trucks were designed.

It’s the grandpa of almost every four-wheel drive pickup truck you see on the road today. Originally, it was designed to compete with Ford models such as the Brushbreaker, exclusively used by the American military.

In an immediately post-war economy, with many soldiers returning to civilian life, it offered familiar power and utility they’d become accustomed to in the field. However, unlike Ford, Dodge marketed its Power Wagon exclusively to non-military markets, tapping a new niche in the automotive world.

19. Dodge Viper

Produced by the Dodge division of Chrysler from 1992 to 1995, the viper is a signature American sports car of a distinctly modern cast. It incorporates the sleek, aggressive lines that give credit to its name, but the real draw is often under the hood. Sure, it looks cool, but the six speed manual transmission and the 8.0 L engine are the true prizes.

While it was often manufactured with a “governor” placed on the engine to prevent street racing, it is clearly a machine designed for racing performance. It comes not with a roof and windows, but with a cloth and plastic fabrication that can be bolted in place as needed. This reduces weight and drag on the racecourse.