The best thing about classic cars is that they are very different from today\u2019s cars. There is no match for those classic vehicles whether it be the bodywork design or the engineering which went into solving particular mechanical challenges.<\/p>\n
But there are a select few vehicles that surpass the rest in terms of performance, value, and bodywork. Although every historic vehicle enthusiast will have their own opinion of what makes a car great, here is a list (in no particular order) that we think are true greats.<\/p>\n
Volkswagen Beetle (of the 1960s)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Volkswagen Beetle became one of the most popular cars of the 1960s offering affordable transportation with a very distinct style. 21 million VW Beetles were sold before going out of production in 2003.<\/p>\n Lamborghini Miura<\/strong><\/p>\n Turing from affordable everyday cars to a magnificent feat of engineering and design the Lamborghini Miura quickly became the world\u2019s fastest production car after its release in 1966. The car\u2019s sleek design with recessed headlamps is indeed a classic that many will remember from the opening scene of the original \u201cItalian Job\u201d movie released in 1969.<\/p>\n Jaguar E-Type <\/strong><\/p>\n We can\u2019t skip the Jaguar E-type when talking about the most instantly recognizable cars in the world.<\/p>\n Lamborghini Countach <\/strong><\/p>\n When first released in the 1970s, Lamborghini Countach was a car like no other. Its wedge-shaped styling, gull-wing doors, cooling ducts, and so-called \u201cperiscopio\u201d was just out of the world! This car that looked like something landed from another planet could easily reach nearly 200 mph.<\/p>\n Chevrolet Corvette C1 <\/strong><\/p>\n The C1 is the first generation of the Corvette sports car that became streel legal in 1953. Chevrolet Corvette proved that America, the land of huge sedans, can also manufacture a sports car as great as the Europeans.<\/p>\n Ferrari 250 GTO<\/strong><\/p>\n Built between 1962 and 1964, the Ferrari 250 GTO is considered to be the greatest Ferrari of all time. The combination of the beautiful body and the legendary Colombo V12 engine made the car not only fast but elegant too.<\/p>\n McLaren F1<\/strong><\/p>\n The McLaren F1 stands out as an exceptional achievement of design brilliance and excellent engineering. McLaren had made just racing cars until it went on sale in 1992. McLaren F1 was the first dedicated road car designed by the chief designer Gordon Murray.<\/p>\n Porsche 911 2.7RS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Porsche 911 is praised on both racetracks and streets alike, instantly recognizable to many people. Car enthusiasts and collectors tend to consider the classic cars \u2013 those built before 1973 with a long bonnet \u2013 as being the most beautiful and elegant. It is one of the longest-standing sports cars ever built.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The best thing about classic cars is that they are very different from today\u2019s cars. There is no match for those classic vehicles whether it be the bodywork design or the engineering which went into solving particular mechanical challenges. But … Continue reading