World's Top Classic Cars

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American Motors AMX

Underdog survives in heated competition. >> MORE

American Motors Javelin

Well balanced, powerful, attractive... almost had it all. >> MORE

American Motors Rebel Machine

The American Ultimate Driving Machine? >> MORE

Aston Martin DB7

James Bond 007 loved it, and it lives on. >> MORE

Bentley 3-Litre

Strong race winner, but customer deliveries slow. >> MORE

Bentley Speed Six

British luxury car raced to many victories. >> MORE

Bugatti Royale

Conspicuous consumption, and strange mechanics. >> MORE

Bugatti Type 51

A mechanical genius's racing car. >> MORE

Buick Roadmaster

Sturdy, attractive, and well made for the era. >> MORE

Cadillac Model 30

Did you know Ford built the first Caddy? >> MORE

Cadillac Series 62

Garish to some, extremely large, but smooth and cool. >> MORE

Chevrolet 1955-1957

No more drab Chevys: an era begins. >> MORE

Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Racing power for the middle class. >> MORE

Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

A factory-built hot rod for the masses. >> MORE

Chevrolet Corvette 1953-62

Several remakes lead to world's fastest car. >> MORE

Chevrolet Corvette C6

Power, passion, and precision: a corporate line that rings true. >> MORE

Chevrolet Nomad

Fast, good looking, 2-door, station wagon? >> MORE

Chrysler Airflow

Aerodynamics and other innovations abound. >> MORE

Chrysler C-300

Suave, debonair--perfect for the 1950s. >> MORE

Citroen SM

Perhaps France's greatest car. >> MORE

Cord L-29

Front-wheel drive and jaw-dropping beauty. >> MORE

Cord 810--Phaeton

Stupendous design, but flawed execution. >> MORE

Datsun 240Z

Almost perfect sports car for a steal. >> MORE

Facel Vega

A beautiful, elegant, strong, French car? >> MORE

Ferrari Maranello 550

Power and comfort find perfect harmony. >> MORE

Ford GT40

Revenge on Ferrari was sweet: 4 times in a row. >> MORE

Ford Model T

Fifteen million buyers create an instant classic. >> MORE

Ford Skyliner

The first retractable roof astonished car watchers. >> MORE

Ford Thunderbird

Start of the new "personal luxury" cars. >> MORE

Hudson Hornet

Low slung, sexy lines made it popular. >> MORE

Jaguar E Type

Performance car with looks, handling, and style. >> MORE

Jaguar XK120

Fast, comfortable--ahead of its time. >> MORE

Jensen Interceptor

American engine, Italian body, British engineering--it worked! >> MORE

Lamborghini Diablo

Following the Countach seemed impossible. >> MORE

Lincoln Continental

A brilliant design done in just a few minutes. >> MORE

Mazda Miata MX-5

Light, maneouverable, and a blast to drive! >> MORE

McLaren F1

What can a million bucks buy? >> MORE

Mercedes-Benz 300SL

One of the best sports racing production cars. >> MORE

Mercedes-Benz 500K

Stunning car with sadly negative associations. >> MORE

Mercedes-Benz SS and SSK

Amazing engines propel race wins galore. >> MORE

Mercer Raceabout

America's pre-eminent sports car also functional. >> MORE

Morgan Four Four

From 1936 to TODAY--still in production. >> MORE

Morris Mini Minor and Austin

Who doesn't love the Mini? We apparently still do today. >> MORE

Nash Twin-Ignition Eights

Quality cars at reasonable prices. >> MORE

Oldsmobile Rocket 88

The first musle car with an incredible engine. >> MORE

Pontiac Firebird

Ponycar was once a great drive. >> MORE

Porsche 550 Spyder

More of us than James Dean craved this car. >> MORE

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Excellent quality and stunning exterior for 19 years. >> MORE

Rover Land Rover

From humble beginnings, a legend emerged. >> MORE

Stutz Bearcat

Long distance racer was comfy and popular. >> MORE

Sunbeam Tiger

Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 had it right for once. >> MORE

Tucker Torpedo--Model 48

Helicopter engines create unique car. >> MORE

Volkswagen Beetle

Trials and tribulations could not stop this car. >> MORE

Volvo P1800

The Saint loved it, and so did we. >> MORE