Every once in a while, a new car, truck or SUV captures the attention of a generation, helping to define the zeitgeist and leave an indelible image on those who remember it best.
And while motor vehicle manufacturing has always been extremely forward-focused, there are a few classic rides that car manufacturers have felt compelling to reimagine over the last decade or so that remind us what a classic and iconic car can represent.
Whether it’s unbridled American muscle, precision Japanese engineering, or pure off-road fun, there are four of the rides we’re most excited to see back on American highways.
Dodge Challenger
When it comes to muscle, few have ever done it better than Chrysler. Whether you’re talking MOPAR, classic Plymouths, or unstoppable Dodges, whether on the drag strip or the oval, these cars have outmuscled the competition for over half-a-century.
And while the Charger is a tough beat no matter the era, no new muscle car better encapsulates and embraces the modern while honoring history than today’s Challenger.
With looks that give a nod to the classic Challys of yesteryear and contemporary performance that is absolutely unbeatable, these rides are dripping in iconic cool while offering enough power to throw you back in your seat and remind you what American muscle can truly mean.
Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco was an icon in the 1980s and 90s. An unstoppable force that blended fun and durability, adventure and style, the Bronco was in a class unto itself.
And now, the Bronco is back, ready to offer a new generation a lifetime’s worth of memories on the roads, the trails, the beachheads and the mountainside.
With a stance that harkens to the original just enough, and plenty of modern styling, there is no living in the past here. Just a nod to what made the Bronco great in the past and an embracing of what can make it even better in the future.
Toyota Supra
When thinking of a high-performance import street machine, the Toyota Supra is one of the first names that comes to mind (behind perhaps only the GT-4 and/or the Skyline).
With unrivaled styling and performance to match, the Supra was Toyota catching lightning in a bottle, leading to it becoming one of the most iconic import street machines ever made.
Of course, it’s inclusion as a main character in one of the twenty-first century’s best car-film franchises ever didn’t hurt.
And now, thanks to popular demand, the Supra is back and better than ever, offering that signature Japanese engineering along with a new take on its iconic looks.
Jeep Gladiator
Much like the Supra, the Jeep Scrambler lived a short and hot life, but one that left an unforgettable imprint on the memories of those who knew it when.
And while the new Jeep Gladiator’s namesake was a proper pickup, today’s Gladiator is a redux of that much beloved Scrambler, which blended the versatility of a Jeep Wrangler with the utility of a pickup truck, creating a vehicle that is completely unlike anything else on the road today.
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