If you wanted a muscle car in the 1960s or 1970s, all you needed was a plan and some hard work. Heavy on the engine but light on amenities, buying a muscle car was an achievable goal for everyone back then; a sign that you knew how to turn your time into something worthwhile. Here are 20 photos of proud muscle car owners taking photos with their prized rides in the 1970s. ChevellePurple accents and some Chevy power.Bell Bottoms and a 442Oldsmobile perfection.Purple MachineMaking the road more colorful.Super BeeAnd she loves it.Three's a Crowd?Not in this case.Dodge ChallengerAnd it's shirtless owner.Couple's PhotoHis and hers.Family AffairFun for all ages.Out FrontNifty fit and a nifty ride.Full DenimAnd a fun ride.Modded DodgePerfect for a day at the mall.Rusty RideBut who cares? Not her.Posing in the GarageAs you do when you have a classic 'Vette.On the HoodAnd there is a lot of hood.Mustang TrunkA perfect seat.Black Shirt, Black StripeOne cool combo.MoparMuscle on a farm.Lean Back...Onto your driver's side door.