The FASTEST American LUXURY CARS of the 1960s: Big, Powerful and Surprisingly Quick

Luxury cars of the 1960s were supposed to be comfortable, quiet and refined. But some American manufacturers decided that elegance was even better with a massive V8 under the hood. In this video, we explore 10 of the fastest American luxury cars of the 1960s — enormous coupes and full-size sedans that combined leather interiors, advanced equipment and impressive performance. From the supercharged personality of the Chrysler 300F to the brutal torque of the Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 428 HO, these cars proved that speed was not reserved only for lightweight muscle cars. You will discover the 1968 Buick Riviera Gran Sport, 1960 Chrysler 300F, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 428 HO, 1968 Cadillac Eldorado, 1968 Ford LTD 428, 1968 Chrysler New Yorker, 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 427 and 1966 Ford Thunderbird 428. Some were sophisticated grand tourers. Others were enormous luxury cars fitted with engines powerful enough to challenge genuine muscle cars. Together, they represent one of the most fascinating chapters in American automotive history. Which of these powerful luxury cars would you choose for a high-speed road trip across America? Leave your answer in the comments. And after this video, watch our episode about the most elegant American land yachts of the 1960s. Subscribe for more classic cars, forgotten automotive history, rare models and legendary machines from the golden age of American motoring. #ClassicCars #LuxuryCars #MuscleCars