Have you heard the common phrase, “I don’t care what car I drive as long as it gets me where I need to travel?” Well, the people who say this are likely liars, as few truly mean that they don’t care about the vehicle they drive. 

Since the beginning of the automobile, there have been hundreds of thousands of models sold. Yet, it’s true that although there are many valuable sports cars throughout motor vehicle history, there are many that don’t deserve the love and attention they gain. So it does make some sense that many car enthusiasts would turn a blind eye to certain makes and models. 

Although many vehicles have been lost in history, quite a few have managed to remain current because of their iconic nature. On our list, we will have a closer look at the top 22 classic sports cars that deserve our attention and the rabid love and enthusiasm they provoke. 

1. Pontiac Firebird

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One of America’s greatest pony cars was the Pontiac Firebird. This American muscle car was manufactured by Pontiac from 1967 until 2002 and was originally designed to compete with the Ford Mustang vehicles. The Pontiac Firebird immediately impressed car enthusiasts because of its luxurious features and powerful engine lineup. 

During its production, there were thousands of Pontiac Models produced as they were immensely popular. Yet, one of the rarest and most sought-after models is the 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible. It’s believed that this model is even rarer than the Hemi Cuda convertible. Only eight were manufactured, and it is estimated that one of these vehicles is worth $1 million. 

The 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am convertible was equipped with a Ram Air III engine and it was a rear-wheel-drive with a four-speed manual gearbox. This engine had a horsepower rating of 345 at 5,500 rpm. Additionally, it could reach 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, and it had a top speed of 116 mph.