The downtown parking lot flashed back to the 1970s on Friday with Plymouth Superbirds, Mercury Cyclone Spoilers, Ford Talladegas and Dodge Daytonas lining the roads.

The muscle cars are in town through the weekend for the Aero Warriors Review, a private car show, and on Sunday, their owners will drive the vintage cars to Talladega for the AMP Energy 500, where they will take the first lap around the track. Tim Wellborn, owner of Wellborn Musclecar Museum, and his wife Pam host the annual event every five years. Alexander City’s location makes it a big draw for muscle car owners.