Cars are the most significant innovation of the industrial revolution (well, the second industrial revolution, to be specific). However, they have evolved greatly over their one hundred years plus history. This is because, for every hit success, there have been significant failures.

This is not in terms of numbers rather the implications and results left behind after flops, especially from top car names.

Remember the Volkswagen saga? From budget cars to classy luxury cars, the car industry has been engraved in the culture of most countries. For example, Italy has Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, Germany has Mercedes, the US has Chevrolet and Ford, while JDM cars are a representation of what Japan brings to the table.

This has consequently created an entire automotive ecosystem, where you have enthusiasts, collectors, tradesmen, manufacturers, and critics. This ecosystem is key in maintaining balance and ensuring that car manufacturers deliver on their promises. They also hold these companies accountable for their shortcomings.

If you compare some of the best classic or old school cars with what we have today, the changes are evident right away. While most of the changes are welcomed, others seem to take away from what most gearheads consider beauty. Take, for example, hybrid-powered and electric-powered cars. Where is the roaring and the rumbling? While these cars have had a significant impact on our planet, you cannot dispute the fact that a roaring petrol beast in the morning makes your heart skip a beat or two.

To remember some of the best old school cars ever made, we have compiled a mini-list outlining cars we wish would come back in the 2020s. These are the old school cars we want to come back in the 2020s.

Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet Chevelle
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First on our list is an all-time classic, the Chevrolet Chevelle. The Chevrolet Chevelle debuted in 1963 as a mid-sized ride before going into production for 14 years until 1977. Chevy rolled out three generations of this legend during its production years.

The Chevelle nameplate was one of the most successful General Motors A-body platforms. The Chevelle came in different body types; they included convertibles, station wagons, sedans, and coupes. Under the Chevelle nameplate, we were given icons like the Monte Carlo, Malibu, and El Camino.

Not only was the Chevelle an overall beautiful car, but it can also hold down its own. The third-generation Chevelle was popular on the NASCAR scene for four years, 1973 to 1977, before it was discontinued. The competing nameplate was the Chevelle Laguna, which won 34 races with Cale Yarborough behind the wheel. It also crossed the finish line to win two consecutive Grand National championships.

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Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth Barracuda
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The Plymouth Barracuda or the Hemi Cuda is a two-door hardtop fastback American muscle car that was built by Plymouth from 1964 to 1974. The idea behind the first-generation Barracuda is based on the Chrysler A-body. This car was in production for only two years, 1964 to 1966.

In 1967, Plymouth took a different approach with this car and spiced things up. Instead of a hardtop-only lineup, they added notchback and convertible versions to the lineup. This went on for two years. By late 1970, the company was already looking at other designs and bases. They settled for the Chrysler E-body.

While the designs were grand, the powertrain stood out more. For the ten years, this muscle car was in production; it featured 12 different engine options. These were all through the three generations. The last Plymouth Barracuda generation was powered by a 7.0-liter Hemi V8 engine that pushed 425 brake horsepower.

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Pontiac GTO

Pontiac GTO
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This list would not be complete without mentioning one of the greatest cars of all time, the Pontiac GTO. This American beauty was first unveiled in 1963. Production went on for eleven years before the fourth generation was discontinued in 1974. It was not until 29 years down the line that the fifth-generation Pontiac GTO made its debut in 2003. This generation did not last as long as its predecessors before it was discontinued in 2006, exactly three years after it launched.

This can be credited to the change of ownership. Pontiac built the first to fourth generation Pontiac GTOs under General Motors, and the fifth generation was done by Holden still under General Motors. So the same pot, just different chefs.

If this car is to come back, the original company, Pontiac, should be the ones to do the job. This is because they have proven to be able to carry on a legacy longer. This ride not only looked good on paper and on the big screen but on the track as well. In 1971, David Pearson drove the 1971 Pontiac GTO in the Winston cup series. While he might not have won, he proved that this car was the beast everyone saw it as.