Cars That Defined Their Decades

8. 1970s: Ford Mustang Boss 302

Aggressive in appearance, colorful with racing-style paint jobs and decals, the Boss 302 Mustang of 1969 and 1970, set a new tone for pony cars entering the 1970s. It answered the Camaro threat resoundingly, and included not only better performance but features such as a competition suspension and a shifter from Hurst, dual exhaust, front spoiler, and rear deck wing. In addition to the highly modified Boss 302 engine, which was created for SCCA racing, a 429 designed for NASCAR use was also available.