The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was one of them. Come 2022 and the ZL1 is still around with a supercharged V8, but it's no longer the most powerful muscle car out there.

We're reliving the glory of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 with the following drag racing video, which pits the high-powered Chevy against a 1967 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi.

Before we proceed, you should know that this isn't an original 1969 ZL1, but a very authentic-looking clone. Far from surprising if you ask me because the 1969 Camaro ZL1 is an extremely rare gem.

Al Wallace 1969 Chevy Camaro RS is the ultimate Camaro, a ZL1 engine, rebuilt Turbo 400 trans and a legendary big block. - Super Chevy Magazine ...

The ZL1 first appeared on the Camaro in 1969. At the time, it wasn’t even a trim, but rather the RPO code for an aluminum 427-cubic-inch V8 that Chevrolet developed for Can-Am racing.