Arguably some of the greatest cars to ever exist have been American-made despite what some car enthusiasts believe. Over the decades, American manufacturers and assembly warehouses have created powerful muscle cars, reliable family cars, and extraordinary sports cars. 

At one time in American vehicle history, Detroit was the undisputed center for the auto industry, giving meaning to the profound phrase “made in America.” The auto industry currently has a much more comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network that has since split from Detroit, but an important fact should be acknowledged. 

Without the significant influence of American-made cars, the auto industry markets and manufacturing processes in the car industry would not be in the position it is today. Many of the iconic vehicles made in America have stood the test of time and have earned their titles of being some of the greatest cars in history. 

A few of the cars on this list will be easily recognizable to car fans. Yet, we have also included some lesser-known American car gems that you likely are not aware of. 

As the world enters into new environmentally conscious practices, the car industry is no different. We have included a model that began the vehicle revolution and a model that is allowing America to stay ahead of the technological and environmental game. 

1. 1908 Ford Model T

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Arguably the title for the greatest car made in America belongs to the 1908 Ford Model T. This vehicle was one of the first mass-produced cars in the world, which allowed automobile manufacturing company Ford to achieve its lofty aim of manufacturing the universal car. 

Interestingly by the 1920s, more than half of all the registered cars on the road globally were Ford vehicles. More than 15,000,000 Model T’s were built and sold, with the car’s production ending in 1927.