If you were a teenager in the 1970s, chances are you spent more time daydreaming about cars than doing homework. Because back then, a car wasn’t just a way to get around, it was a ticket to freedom, a moving hangout spot, and the ultimate symbol of cool.

These sleek machines and muscle cars lived on wall posters, in parking lots around town, but especially in your imagination. Whether you were fantasizing about finally having your own ride to take to the drive-in movie theater or just rolling to the nearest record store with the windows down, there was always a dream car on your mind.

Let’s take a ride back and see which of these 15 iconic cars were at the top of your list.