Fastest Muscle Car In History aka HELLCAT
http://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=3400&year=1969
This calculator says that $3400 in 1969 is the same as $22000 today. How correct is it I don't know. Assuming its close then the new challenger r/t that I have seen people getting under $30,000 is a damn good deal considering what it comes with and how it performs compared to 1969 muscle.
I guess it all depends what you consider "normal" people. Most normal guys I know can afford a new Chally if they chose to. Hell a couple did buy one. I don't consider a $8 an hour cashier job as normal though.