tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66719497658176538532024-03-18T21:27:18.221-07:00As The Wheels Turned, So Did The Days Of My Life..,Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-34273140734810098672017-08-20T11:56:00.002-07:002017-08-20T11:56:29.376-07:001969 Mercury Marquis<img class="rsImg rsMainSlideImage" height="426" src="https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/59799750-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=1" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 400ms ease-in-out 0s; visibility: visible;" width="640" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-20799118562407084122017-08-20T11:55:00.002-07:002017-08-20T11:55:32.657-07:001965 Mercury Cyclone Comet Cyclone<img class="rsImg rsMainSlideImage" src="https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/59743257-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=1" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 35px; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 400ms ease-in-out 0s; visibility: visible;" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-2449150400475808462017-08-20T11:54:00.000-07:002017-08-20T11:54:24.365-07:001964 Mercury Park Lane Marauder<img class="rsImg rsMainSlideImage" height="477" src="https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/57156028-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=18" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 400ms ease-in-out 0s; visibility: visible;" width="640" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-489136788178239342017-08-20T11:53:00.002-07:002017-08-20T11:53:30.005-07:001969 Mercury XR-7<img class="rsImg rsMainSlideImage" height="480" src="https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/59735253-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=1" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 400ms ease-in-out 0s; visibility: visible;" width="640" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-16277906224001221252017-07-29T12:55:00.000-07:002017-07-29T12:55:13.286-07:001958 Willys FC150<img class="rsImg rsMainSlideImage" height="300" src="https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/59817421-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=2" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 400ms ease-in-out 0s; visibility: visible;" width="400" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-1090542757962982082017-06-01T15:06:00.002-07:002017-06-01T15:06:46.757-07:00Effective Speed Control On Public Streets<div id="aolmail_yiv5738360297yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1491837671443_3789" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">How's this for effective speed control?</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33299" />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">People slow down and actually try to straddle the hole.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"> <img alt="[]" height="333" id="aolmail_yiv5738360297_x0000_i1058" src="https://mail.aol.com/webmail/getPart?uid=28772180&partId=3&scope=STANDARD&saveAs=image002.jpg" width="400" /><br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33305" />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">This is an actual speed control device that is currently in use.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33308" />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">It is MUCH cheaper than speed cameras, radar guns, police officers, etc.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"> <br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33311" />
<img alt="[]" height="389" id="aolmail_yiv5738360297_x0000_i1059" src="https://mail.aol.com/webmail/getPart?uid=28772180&partId=2&scope=STANDARD&saveAs=image003.jpg" width="400" /><br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33313" />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">Pretty clever -- especially when they move</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br id="aolmail_yiv5738360297m_-2686346490820040295ox-ab2b509ed6-yiv2403742460ox-48ad852a62-m_-8832833016098282619yiv0719848286m_6937787808407486138m_-284753630851192815m_-1222417252561780588m_-3566148683864133466yiv4134760366m_-848481249632050579yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489417544252_33316" />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">them around every day.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-34737081876880170672017-04-08T13:05:00.000-07:002017-04-08T13:05:41.400-07:00The Most Expensive New Cars of 2017<span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="color: #171717; text-align: right;">Many
car enthusiasts who are lucky enough to be able to afford the toys of
their choice usually go for a vintage model - something that's either
highly collectible, extremely rare, or a combination of both. Although
it's possible to spend tens of millions of dollars on, say, a '60s
Ferrari, doing so will arguably not give you the same pleasure as taking
delivery of something brand-new, that you have ordered, specced and
waited patiently for. If you've got the cash to splash, here are 7 of
the most expensive new cars you can buy this year. If you don't have the
cash, you can simply have a little drool over your keyboard like the
rest of us mortals: </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>1. Lamborghini Huracan Performante</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$275,000</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> Production car lap record holder at the Nurburgring </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>2. Mercedes G650 Landaulet</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$666,000 (limited to 99 units)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> The only vehicle for going on safari while drinking champagne</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>3. Rolls-Royce Ghost</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$300,000</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> It’s a Rolls-Royce with crushed diamonds in the paint work</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>4. Ferrari 812 Superfast</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$320,000</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> The most powerful production-series Ferrari ever made</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>5. McLaren 720S (Super Series)</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$290,000</span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> First all-new car in McLaren Super Series line-up since the 12C </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span>6. Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Price: </strong>$100,000</span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span><strong>Claim to Fame:</strong> First-ever production station wagon (estate car) made by Porsche. Your dog will love you.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-19509578318999698172017-03-08T15:31:00.000-08:002017-03-08T15:31:34.434-08:00Ten Luxury Cars For The Wealthy<img alt="rangeroverenvoque" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4657" height="324" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rangeroverenvoque.jpg" width="564" /><br />
<strong>Range Rover Evoque</strong><br />
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The Range Rover Evoque is about as stylish as a luxury car gets.<br />
This is one of those SUVs that nobody really needs, but a certain number – maybe you – just cannot do without.<br />
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<img alt="mercedess65amg1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4668" height="375" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mercedess65amg1.jpg" width="564" /><br />
<strong>Mercedes S65 AMG</strong><br />
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If your position in life demands driving the best, but you prefer
subtle sophistication to flashy flamboyance, then the Mercedes S65 AMG
is your ride.<br />
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<img alt="bentleyflyingspur" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4659" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bentleyflyingspur.jpg" width="640" /><br />
<strong>Bentley Flying Spur</strong><br />
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Beyond having badge appeal reserved for the world’s wealthiest, the Bentley Flying Spur is an exceptional car to drive.<br />
Comfort and serenity are of course inherent to it being a Bentley,
but the Flying Spur is also surprisingly dynamic, confident and
compelling on most any road.<br />
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<strong>BMW M3</strong><br />
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In addition to its well-regarded driving dynamics, handsome design
and surprising efficiency, the M3 boasts the intangible but nevertheless
enviable image of success for whoever is driving it.<br />
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<strong>Porsche Macan</strong><br />
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The Porsche Macan has a luxurious interior, potent engines, a
comfortable ride and sport sedan-like handling, landing it near the top
of its class.<br />
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<strong>Rolls Royce Ghost Series II</strong><br />
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The Rolls Royce Ghost Series II has enormous power, an opulent
interior with features such as massaging seats, and cutting-edge
technology like an infrared night-vision camera.<br />
In short, it’s one of the finest, most prestigious vehicles money can buy.<br />
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<strong>Mercedes C63 AMG</strong><br />
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If your idea of a luxury car is one that pampers, impresses and
occasionally thrills when the road turns winding, the Mercedes C63 AMG
should prove a very satisfying purchase.<br />
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<strong>Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat</strong><br />
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With handling and technology to match, road-warrior styling and a
lengthy assortment of options, the Charger SRT Hellcat offers a bold
motoring statement in a wide variety of flavors.<br />
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<strong>Audi SQ5</strong><br />
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The Audi SQ5 luxury-crossover SUV offers all the high-end amenities
for which Audi is known in a vehicle that can do more than just travel
on paved roads.<br />
Comfortable, safe and efficient, the SQ5’s steep price is somewhat offset by its good resale values.<br />
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<strong>Range Rover Sport</strong><br />
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From its iconic square-edge styling to its impressive off-road credentials, the Range Rover Sport is in a league of its own.<br />
If exclusivity and capability are the hallmarks of what you want in
your next luxury SUV, then the Range Rover Sport won’t disappoint.<br />
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<img alt="1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster" class="size-full wp-image-4948 aligncenter" height="366" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-20.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>1. 1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster</b><br />
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Figoni and Falaschi were automotive art deco royalty, having worked
with Bugatti, Delage, Rolls-Royce, Talbot Lago, and Delahaye, with which
the coachbuilders worked extensively.<br />
It’s almost impossible to pick out the sexiest of the F&F
Delahayes, as there were hundreds of unique designs made, but we decided
that this red 1938 Delahaye 165 Roadster best represents Figoni and
Falaschi, Delahaye, and its amazing art deco stable-mates.<br />
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<img alt="1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe" class="size-full wp-image-4947 aligncenter" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-24.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>2. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe</b><br />
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Gullwing doors are one of the most eye catching automotive design
elements, but all too often they’re either from tacky aftermarket kits
or were included by the designer for the sole purpose of looking flashy.<br />
In the 300SL, the car for which they were invented, they served a
very valuable purpose though; they allowed for additional reinforcement
of the chassis near the bottom of the car that helped the 300SL to go on
to be a world-beating supercar and race car.<br />
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<img alt="1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic" class="size-full wp-image-4946 aligncenter" height="344" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/3-24.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>3. 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic</b><br />
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A little more than two years ago, the ’36 Bugatti Type 57C Atlantic
became known as the “most expensive car in the world,” after it sold for
more than $30 million. It is believed that only two remain today.<br />
The car was based on the ’35 Aerolithé concept and maintained many of
the stand-out features, including that well-known seam that runs from
the nose, through the windshield and all the way to the boot. <br />
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Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-Type as “the most beautiful car
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It’s dramatically proportioned, and beautiful in a way that makes it seem almost organic.</div>
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That said, a lot of people think it looks remarkably like a penis.Hopefully the ladies like that.</div>
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<img alt="1967 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale" class="size-full wp-image-4944 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5-25.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>5. 1967 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale</b><br />
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Alfa Romeo is a brand defined by sex appeal and fun; when making a
car, those seems to always be the driving factors behind the design and
engineering.<br />
As emotionally engaging as all Alfas are, the Tipo 33 Stradale is certainly the most breath-taking of the bunch.<br />
The whole concept was that it brought some of the company’s amazing
race tech to the street, and did so while clad in one of the most
beautiful bodies ever made.<br />
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<img alt="1948 Cadillac Series 62 Saoutchik 3-position drophead" class="size-full wp-image-4943 aligncenter" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/6-24.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>6. 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Saoutchik Cabriolet</b><br />
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Jaques Saoutchik was a giant in the coachbuilding game. From his 1928
Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo to his 1948 Delahaye 175s Coupé,
he’s built some of the most stunning cars of all time.<br />
Saoutchik was all about over-the-top risks, and the Cadillac Series 62 was a complete refelction of this mentaily.<br />
The front fenders overflow from the nose, over the front tires and
sweep through to the rear. They are empahsized by two sharp, but large,
swipes of chrome that match.<br />
The car is further set apart by the tri-tone scheme, including hand-applied canework on the door panels.<br />
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<img alt="1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS Teardrop Coupe" class="alignnone wp-image-4942 size-full" height="360" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-24-e1463413852922.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>7. 1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS Teardrop Coupe</b><br />
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Yeah, it’s another ’30s art deco car. Don’t blame us for being able to appreciate the greatest design decade of all time.<br />
The 150 C, C standing for “Competition,” has the teardrop styling similar to the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic, but isn’t as well known.<br />
That could be because Talbot-Lago no longer exists, but the fact that
only 11 examples of this car exist today make it extremely note-worthy.<br />
Another masterpiece by Figoni et Falaschi, the ’38 coupe has
emphasized emotional curves, grilles over each headlight and the
streamlined seam running through the car.<br />
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<img alt="1936 Mercedes-Benz 540k Special Roadster" class="size-full wp-image-4941 aligncenter" height="402" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/8-21.jpg" width="640" />
<b>8. 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540k Special Roadster</b><br />
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Mercedes-Benz is mostly known for making technologically impressive,
conservatively styled, and very well built cars, and the ’36 540K
Spezial Roadster is two of those things.<br />
Rather than being conservatively styled, the 540k was a long-nosed statement of wealth, style, and Benz’s sporting pride.<br />
Production was cut short due to the second world war, and thus only a few were made, and even fewer survived.<br />
The 540k holds the record for the most expensive pre-war car to have
ever been sold at auction ($11,700,000) and is the most expensive car
that isn’t a Ferrari 250.<br />
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<img alt="1925 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Phantom I Round Door Coupé" class="size-full wp-image-4940 aligncenter" height="360" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/9-23.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>9. 1925 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Phantom I Round Door Coupé</b><br />
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Most Rolls-Royces follow a beloved, but predictable formula: a
massive, boxy sedan with an upright silver grille and an attitude that
says, “don’t touch me, peasant,” but the Jonckheere Phantom I Round Door
Coupé managed to retain the imposing stature of the more run of the
mill Rolls while taking on a wild and unpredictable life of its own.<br />
From the center crease to the signature round doors, every panel of this car is a masterpiece.<br />
<img alt="1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster Sexiest Classic Cars" class="aligncenter wp-image-4939 size-full" height="464" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10-19.jpg" width="640" /><br />
<b>10. 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster</b><br />
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This is, hands down, the most elegant American sports car ever made.<br />
Not only does it have smooth, sensual art deco lines, but its
reputation was made by gangsters, test drivers who took every single car
up to 100mph on public highways, and rakish young men who spent their
free time in double breasted suits with women in scandalously short
skirts.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-36650570680756938512017-03-04T13:55:00.001-08:002017-03-04T13:55:25.893-08:00Top 20 Cars With Exclusive Interiors We All Dreamt OfCars have become a passion for people. Everyone wants to buy the best
car but the priorities for each and everyone are different. Some people
want a beautiful looking car. Someone wants a car with exclusive
interiors. And some others have other requirements. This article has
come up with 20 cars with exclusive interiors which are:
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<img alt="Ford-Mustang" class="size-large wp-image-23889 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ford-Mustang-1024x683.jpeg" width="640" /><br />
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Ford Mustang is one of the cars with exclusive interiors. The
interior of Ford model is designed such that it can accommodate 4 people
in a very comfortable way. Initial models of Ford Mustang were
containing 2 seats but with they came out with 4 seats. The seats of
this are Recaro with a black and white pattern which gives it an
exclusive look. The cars also include a sunroof. The breathing and
exhaust system of this is fabulous.<br />
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<img alt="1957-Chevy-Bel-Air" class="size-large wp-image-23890 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-Chevy-Bel-Air-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /> <br />
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1957 model of Chevy Bel Air was completely new including its engine. The
design of this car was called as “shoebox” design. This is because it
was the first Chevrolet which was featuring streamlined rear fenders. It
is one of the most light-weighted cars. The design of this car is such
that it is more lengthened from the front which gives it an exclusive
interior look. This car is air conditioned. It includes power seats and
power windows. This car also contains power brakes and power steering.<br />
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<img alt="1953-Buick-Roadmaster-Skylark." class="size-large wp-image-23891 aligncenter" height="424" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1953-Buick-Roadmaster-Skylark-1024x680.jpg" width="640" />
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This car has made a space for it in the cars with exclusive
interiors. This car undergoes through a major restyling in this year.
The length was slightly reduced which gave it an exclusive look. It was
provided two pieces curved glass windshield. The beltline of this car
was slightly lowered which provided a comfort level. The steering wheel
of this is very good-looking. The seats are very comfortable due to the
positioning of beltline which makes it better than other cars.<br />
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<img alt="1950-Jaguar-XK120" class="size-full wp-image-23893 aligncenter" height="390" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1950-Jaguar-XK120.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Jaguar XK120 is a sports car. The body of this car is of aluminum and
is hand built which gives it an exclusive look both from inside and
outside. The qualities that keep it different from others are interior
door caps, veneers of wood on the dashboard and wind up windows. The
interior of this car gives a luxurious look. It has leaf springs at the
rear end which are semi-elliptical in shape. The steering of this is
like a recirculating ball. It has drum brakes as well.<br />
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<img alt="1955-Chrysler-Imperial." class="size-large wp-image-23894 aligncenter" height="430" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1955-Chrysler-Imperial-1024x689.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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This car has also obtained a place for it in top 20 cars with
exclusive interiors. This car is available in two models. One is 2 doors
six passengers and other is four doors, four passengers. The complete
body of this car has simple but graceful lines which give it an
exclusive look. The windshield of this car is Super-scenic. The roof is
sloped and rear window is wraparound. This car has power steering and
power brakes.<br />
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<img alt="1956-Continental-Mark-II" class="size-large wp-image-23895 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1956-Continental-Mark-II-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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It is a type of personal luxury car. This car is embedded with all
the luxurious things which are power vent windows, power windows, power
steering, power brakes and power seats. This car also has a tachometer.
This car is completely air conditioned and has a wraparound windscreen.
The complete interior of this car is done with Bridge of Weir leather.
This car was the most luxurious of its time and due to its quality, it
made its space in top cars with exclusive interiors.<br />
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<img alt="1959-Cadillac-Coupe-deVille" class="size-large wp-image-23896 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1959-Cadillac-Coupe-deVille-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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This car took care of everything from looks, performance to comfort.
The windscreen of this car was more covered from other cars, so the
interior was given the somewhat different look from others and this gave
the positive result. The interior design of this car is exactly like a
jet aircraft which gives it an outstanding look. The steering and brakes
are power steering and power brakes. This car also has power window
switches. This car also has windshield wiper controls.<br />
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<img alt="1952-Bentley-R-Type-Continental-1." class="size-large wp-image-23897 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1952-Bentley-R-Type-Continental-1-1024x682.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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This car was made up of aluminum. Window frames, bumpers and seat all
were made up of aluminum. This gave a nice look to the car and made the
car light in weight leading to better performance. The best feature
that came out in it which made it one of the best cars with exclusive
interiors is its automatic nature. Cars at that time were manual but
this was an automatic one.<br />
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<img alt="1956-BMW-503-Cabriolet" class="size-large wp-image-23898 aligncenter" height="472" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1956-BMW-503-Cabriolet-1024x755.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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This car is a well-known sports car. It has torsion bars that can be
adjusted and telescopic shock absorbers. Both of these things make this
car different from others and exclusive as well. The car was containing
power steering and power brakes. The steering of this car was kept
smaller to give it an elegant look. The shape of the windshield of this
car is really very nice and this gives a beautiful look to the car.<br />
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<img alt="1955-Mercedes-Benz-300SL" class="size-large wp-image-23899 aligncenter" height="423" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300SL-1024x678.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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It is a two-seater car with distinctive gull-wing doors. These
gull-wing doors provide it an exclusive look. Its body is completely
made up of metal. The doors of this car open upward which give it a
classy look. This car has a totally powered injection system along with
power brake and power steering. The size of the steering of this car was
smaller in comparison with other competitive cars, which provides a
comfortable ride.<br />
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<img alt="1950-Pontiac-Chieftain-Catalina-Coupe" class="size-large wp-image-23900 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1950-Pontiac-Chieftain-Catalina-Coupe-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Pontiac was also one of those cars with a long wheelbase. It was
produced for around 3 years by General Motors. Comparatively, it was a
low priced car with a V8 engine of 4.7-liter capacity. With a horsepower
generation of 180 at 4400 rpm, it helped attract some speed lovers.
Moreover, for a change, considering the safety, padded dashboards were
introduced as an option which helped it gain a place in the list of cars
with exclusive interiors. A twin stripe design was also used
eliminating the era of chrome strips around the trunk and brake lights.<br />
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<img alt="1939-DELAHAYE-TYPE-165-CABRIOLET." class="size-large wp-image-23901 aligncenter" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1939-DELAHAYE-TYPE-165-CABRIOLET-1024x681.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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It had a twelve-cylinder engine with chrome work on its rear end
brake lights. It was known as well shaped and formed supercars. It was
released in 1938 at a Paris motor show. It was applauded for its elegant
class representation and radical performance. It was equipped with a
dash, which helped it split up its profile and hide the engine vents (it
also helped hide the door handles). It used to roll down windscreen and
fully covered fenders.<br />
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<img alt="1931-DUESENBERG-MODEL-J-DERHAM-TOURISTER" class="size-large wp-image-23902 aligncenter" height="408" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1931-DUESENBERG-MODEL-J-DERHAM-TOURISTER-1024x654.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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The car was designed for five passengers with a wheelbase of
153.5-inch length. It was mainly the chassis and engine that the car
company built, rest was left up to the owner’s requirement i.e. the body
and interior of the car was custom made by any other third party, based
on customer’s specifications. A mechanical timing mechanism was also
used to indicate the level of oil and battery health on a dashboard
which made it look unique and hence was counted as one of the cars with
exclusive interiors.<br />
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<img alt="1933-Auburn-BT-Speedster" class="size-large wp-image-23903 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1933-Auburn-BT-Speedster-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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V-12 luxury car Auburn was launched in 1932 by Chrysler. This 12
cylinder product was rated high on performing and was very reliable from
an engine point of view. But the main attraction was its interior and
body style which gave a view of royalty. Its engine was more powerful
than eight cylinder engine for obvious reasons but was less costly than
it too. And therefore it was the first choice of many automobile lovers.<br />
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<img alt="1938-BUGATTI-TYPE-57SC." class="size-full wp-image-23904 aligncenter" height="363" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1938-BUGATTI-TYPE-57SC.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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One of the outlandish types of Bugatti was launched in 1936 with a
powerful engine, low stance and lightweight construction by Jean
Bugatti. Many believe that it was the first supercar ever made with the
highest speed of 123 mph i.e. 200kph. This two-seated car was one of the
cars with exclusive interiors which gave a luxurious view to the driver
and the co-driver. It had a comfortable sitting for both of the drivers
with a large steering to handle the royalty with ease.<br />
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<img alt="1932-DAIMLER-DOUBLE-SIX" class="size-large wp-image-23905 aligncenter" height="424" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1932-DAIMLER-DOUBLE-SIX-1024x680.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Daimler despite offering many models of luxurious cars in automobile
sector took an extra step to launch Daimler Double Six to get an edge
over its rivals like Rolls Royce. It was a convertible car with an
option of open as well as closed-roof car cabin. The cars, when released
in the market, were a hit and were at first booked for kings and royal
guests. The car was built with double six engines with each block having
independent intake and exhaust system and cooling too.<br />
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<img alt="1938-ALFA-ROMEO-8C-2900B" class="size-large wp-image-23906 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1938-ALFA-ROMEO-8C-2900B-1024x683.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Alfa Romeo was the first of its generation to be used in single seat
grand Prix. The ‘8C’ in this car’s name refers to the number of
cylinders its engine was made of i.e. eight. It was a mixture of
advanced technology and sophistication with rear fenders having a
teardrop shape, sharp raked windscreen and fastback roof. Top speed
registered by this car was of 115 mph. there was a four-speed manual
transmission with the fame of famous cars with an exclusive interior.<br />
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<img alt="1932-Packard-900-series" class="size-large wp-image-23907 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1932-Packard-900-series-1024x683.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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It was one of the most highlighted cars with exclusive interiors with
the engine mounted in front which powered the rear wheels. It was a
two-door convertible body style car. The car became a huge hit in
luxurious cars world with its features if ride control, golf bag doors,
ventilators in both kick panels and cowl. It also had freewheeling
vacuum clutch with add-ons like fender lamps, dual trumpet horns etc<br />
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<img alt="1930s-Phantom-Corsair" class="size-large wp-image-23908 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1930s-Phantom-Corsair-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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The phantom Corsair was one of the most futuristic cars with
exclusive interiors. It had a seating for six persons with only two
doors and two windows on either side. It gave a very clean and beautiful
profile to the car. The most amusing fact about this car was the door
locking system; it didn’t have any door handles but was instead opened
electrically with the use of push-buttons located on the exterior part
of the dashboard.<br />
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Ford Sedan Delivery car with exclusive interior had a V-shaped front
grille and faired-in headlights. It was launched in two versions of
Standard and Deluxe. It had an upper hand on cooling with a larger water
pump. It was a ‘Slantback’ sedan which had a rear trunk door though
space was limited. Ford Sedan Delivery had a round shaped look with fine
horizontal bars and hooded grilles. It was a convertible sedan with
windows that can be rolled up and was built few in numbers.</div>
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The article contains 20 cars with exclusive interiors. No car among
these is less than others. Each car has exclusive interiors. Each one
has some specifications which make it different from others. You need to
choose according to your requirement of interiors.</div>
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<img alt="2014 Ford Mustang GT" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15157" height="303" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2-7.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#1. Ford Mustang GT</strong><br />
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This color-shifting paint job takes the
classic Mustang and gives it that “wow” factor. Starting with a black
base, a 4 color chameleon pearl pigment is applied causing the colors to
shift from orange to purple, to pink and finally to gold depending on
how the light hits it. There’s no doubt that when this Mustang rolls
down the highway all eyes are drawn to its head turning paint job.</div>
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<img alt="TVR Sagaris" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15156" height="350" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1-6.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#2. TVR Sagaris</strong><br />
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Seeing a TVR Sagaris on the road doesn’t
happen very often. Seeing a TVR Sagaris sporting a duo-chrome paint job
happens even less. So when I saw the picture above I couldn’t help but
scream out, “They do exist!” And my goodness, they’re stunning. Those
Brits really know how to make breathtakingly beautiful cars, the cool
AF paint is just a bonus.</div>
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<img alt="Evo X" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15158" height="354" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/3-6.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#3. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X</strong><br />
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When I first saw this Mitsubishi Lancer
Evo X all that came into my mind was a June bug. Everything from the
overall shape of the car to its unique blue/green color shifting paint
reminds me of that bug. All that’s left for this cars metamorphosis to
be complete is a set of wings.</div>
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<img alt="Audi B5" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15159" height="352" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/4-7.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#4. Audi B5 A4</strong><br />
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This entry-level luxury car is one of
Germany’s finest imports. Seeing one rocking such an attention seeking
paint job doesn’t happen too often, so when it does you can’t help but
to pay attention. The look is achieved by using PlasmaColor shifting
pigment and Black Betty pearl pigment mixed into a matte base and then
sprayed onto the car. The finished look is amazing, not to mention,
extremely unique.</div>
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<img alt="Audi S4" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15160" height="340" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/5-7.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#5. Audi S4</strong><br />
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Of all the chameleon cars on this list,
this one has got to be my absolute favorite. The car is an f-ing
rainbow on wheels. Mad props goes to the person who decided to take an
Audi and spray it with a kaleidoscope of bright colors and call it done.
You my friend, are an absolute car genius. I wonder if the rainbow
look would change my 2001 piece of crap car into a stunning show piece?
Yeah, didn’t think so.</div>
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<img alt="1940 Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15161" height="306" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/6-6.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#6. Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe</strong><br />
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What happens when you take a vintage
Chevy and dip it in red to orange color shifting paint? You get the
coolest looking car on the hot rod scene. This Chevy is the epitome of
cool and the shine it gives off is almost blinding. When I look at this
stunner, it takes me back to a time when life was simpler and car like
this one were king.</div>
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<img alt="Acura NSX" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15162" height="339" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7-6.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#7. Acura NSX</strong><br />
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First of all, look at that shift… It goes
from straight up pumpkin orange to Laker purple depending on the angle.
That sort of shift is relatively hard to achieve because duo-chromes
typically shift in the same tonal family because they produce a more
vibrant and visible change. Is it just me, or do you think of Halloween
when you look at this Acura? BOO!!</div>
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<img alt="Chevrolet Corvette Z06" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15163" height="349" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/8-6.jpg" width="600" />
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<strong>#8. Chevrolet Corvette Z06</strong><br />
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First of all, we’ve got a freaking
American classic here and its name is Corvette. I’ll give you a minute
to take in all this iconic beauty has to offer… So now that we’ve
acknowledged the awesomeness that is the Corvette, let’s talk about why
we’re here: the paint job. It’s very hard to improve upon a Corvette
when it comes to aesthetics, that being said, this color shifting paint
job almost seems made for this car. The dramatic shift from purple to
orange is absolutely stunning and that shine tho… Nothing more need be
said.</div>
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<img alt="2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15164" height="397" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/9-4.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#9. Chevy Camaro SS</strong><br />
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It takes a lot to impress me and this
Camaro impresses the hell out of me. Not only did someone have the
balls to take a classic muscle car and trick it out, but they took it a
step further and made it all sorts of green. Since neon green hues
aren’t always the first choice when choosing paint, you gotta give it up
to whomever chose this.</div>
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<img alt="1967 Pontiac GTO" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-15165" height="373" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10-4.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#10. Pontiac GTO</strong><br />
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Probably the most subtle of all the color
shifting paint jobs on this list is this Pontiac GTO. Although it is
subtle is still manages to make a statement and isn’t that why you trick
out cars in the first place? The noteworthy thing about this GTO is
that hint of indigo that only comes out when the light hits it just
right. It’s absolutely beautiful.</div>
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Source: legendaryvideos.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-47201107437005819622017-03-01T16:53:00.001-08:002017-03-01T16:53:37.468-08:0020 Of The Most Famous Cars Of American PresidentsAfter the commercial introduction of the automobiles in the 1890s, it
took almost 10 years before the president of the United States to get on
the end of the wheels. Till 1901, there was president of the United
States who rode a car in the United States. Want to know about famous
cars of American presidents!<br />
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American presidents have always traveled in style and their cars are
the epitome of luxury and style. Not much is known about American
presidents due to security reasons, surrounding bodyguards and their
secret life. In this article, we have reviewed the top 20 famous cars of
American presidents.<br />
<img alt="Baker-Electric" class="size-large wp-image-17208 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Baker-Electric-1024x683.jpg" width="640" /><br />
President William Howard Taft who held the position of the president
of America from 1909 to 1913 took interest in the Baker Electric car of
1909. It was one of the cars that featured in the first White House
fleet of cars.<br />
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The headquarters of Baker Motors was located in Cleveland, Ohio and
they handled all operations from there from 1899 to 1914. Baker Motors
used to manufacture Brass Era electric automobiles. The first ever
manufactured Baker car was a two seater car and was available for the
price of $850.<br />
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One of the cars manufactured by baker Motors was even sold to Thomas
Edison and it was his first car. The nickel-iron batteries that were
used in some Bakers Cars were designed by Edison. These batteries were
known for their long life and some of them are still in working
condition even today.<br />
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The Baker Cars were two-seater cars with armored wooden frames and
had electric motors that were placed in the center and were powered by
12 cell batteries. Two vehicle ranges were launched by Bakr Motors in
1904 vis-à-vis Baker Runabout and Baker Stanhope. Baker car is one of
the top famous cars of American presidents.<br />
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Herbert Hoover served as the president of America from 1929 to
1933and he loved to travel in style. He was especially fond of classic
cars and the car that he liked most was his 1932 Cadillac 452 which he
bought during the last year of his term as the president.<br />
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He took the Cadillac with him after he left the position of
president. The official name of Cadillac 452 was Cadillac V16 and its
exceptional design and powerful engine shook the automobile industry
when it was launched in 1930 New York Salon. It was one of the finest
creations by General Motors.<br />
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Its engine made it stand tall among the top cars of the era including
Isotta-Frashchini, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce and Hispani-Siuza. In
1932 slight modifications were made after the sale of Cadillac V16 hit a
low after the Depression.<br />
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The 1932 Cadillac had longer, lower bodies, free standing headlights
and other minor changes. Only 300 V16s were built in 1932 which was the
much low number as compared to the 3000 Cadillacs built in 1930. It is
also one of the rarest Cadillacs and is most sought after car by the
Cadillac collectors.<br />
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<img alt="1939-Packard-Twelve." class="size-large wp-image-17210 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1939-Packard-Twelve-1024x768.jpg" width="640" />
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected as the president of America in
1933 and remained in the position till 1945. He is the most famous
president who is known for his contribution in joining American forces
with Europeans which led to winning World War II.<br />
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He was fond of classic cars and owned a 1939 Packard Twelve
convertible. After Roosevelt owned it, the Packard Twelve became the
first presidential car that was armored. The 1939 Packard Twelve
Convertible Sedan is one of the most desired pre-war classic cars.<br />
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The Packard Twelve was launched as a response to the Cadillac V16 and
Lincoln’s V-12. It was manufactured in the famous Detroit plant and
only 446 units were manufactured in total. It had a powerful 67-degree
V12 engine of 473 cubic inches which was capable enough of producing the
horsepower of 175.<br />
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The chassis was available in two variants 134 and 139 inches which
added variety to the car. It was modern for the cars of its era and had
vacuum assisted brakes and vacuum assisted clutch which made the driving
experience smooth and fun.<br />
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The Packard twelve Convertible Sedan that was owned by Roosevelt had
metallic silver added to it and had an exotic red leather interior.<br />
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<img alt="1953-Chrysler-New-Yorker" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17211" height="357" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1953-Chrysler-New-Yorker-1024x572.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Harry Truman filled in for the post of the president of America in
1949 and completed his tenure in 1953. Unlike previous presidents, he
was much interested in the modern engineered automobiles. His favorite
car was 1954 Chrysler New Yorker.<br />
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He even took his wife to a whopping 2500 miles road trip on the
Chrysler New Yorker after he left the position of president.The Chrysler
New Yorker was launched in 1951 along with the Saratoga model and both
the models featured the famous Hemi V-8 engine which was one of the most
powerful engines available at that time.<br />
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Chrysler continued the same engine without any changes for two years
and decided to modify the engine only in 1954. The horsepower was
increased to 235 from 180 which was further increased to 300 bhp in
1955.<br />
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The New Yorker was a four-door sedan and was one of the most selling
Chrysler of 1953 with around 37,540 units being sold. Although the sale
of Chrysler dropped to 15,788 in 1954.<br />
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It had the most luxurious interior and was much better than the
interior of any Cadillac of its time. It was one of the top famous cars
of American presidents.<br />
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<img alt="1914-Rauch-and-Lang" class="size-large wp-image-17214 aligncenter" height="538" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1914-Rauch-and-Lang-1024x861.jpg" width="640" /><br />
You can say the president Dwight Eisenhower who ruled the America
between 1953 and 1961 did not have very good taste in the automobiles.
His favorite car was 1914 Rauch and Lang which was not a very special
classic car, it looked rather ugly.<br />
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Later the reason was revealed for his fondness to the car. The car
belonged to his parents and Dwight used the car in most of his election
campaign. The Rauch and Lang was an electric car which was produced in
1905.<br />
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It was one of the top famous cars of American presidents. Rauch and
Lang bought the motor for the cars from The Hertner Electric Company
which was later bought by Rauch and Lang in 1907.<br />
In 1905 50 units were built which rapidly grew to 1,000 cars in 1907
and sales agencies were established in major cities like Manchester,
Denver and CO. The most famous model of Rauch and Lang was the 1914
Regal Brougham which had one of the finest interiors as compared to the
other cars of the time.<br />
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It had the vibrant red interior which was mesmerizing. In the
Brougham, the driver sat behind the passengers and controlled the car
from the rear seat. It could reach up to the maximum speed of 30 mph
because of the hard to operate tiller steering.<br />
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<img alt="Subaru-Brat" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-17215" height="303" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Subaru-Brat-1024x486.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Brat was one of the classic models that were developed in Japan in
1977. Its introduction was done for matching with the demands in the
small trucks segment in the country which had models from Toyota,
Nissan, and Mazda.<br />
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This is not like the usual conventional model’s trucks. What made
these stand on the top in the list of the famous cars of American
Presidents is quite an easy observation. Some of the following features
of Brat are a hidden door, cargo-bed, T-top split roof and obviously a
four wheel drive.<br />
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This was exported to New Zealand, Latin America, Australia and Europe
in 1987 but its imports were ceased to North America. One of the
notable owners of Brat was President Ronald Reagan who had Brat until
1998, which was kept at his ranch in Santa Barbara, California.<br />
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Apart from President Ronal Reagan, Brat had been one of the most
popular vehicles of the times. Brad was seen in the famous television
series of My Name Is Earl, the movie Napoleon Dynamite and was also on
Baby First channel.<br />
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Though Brat had origins in Japan, the company never had a thought of
marketing the truck in the domestic markets. However, the popularity and
demand have been consistent for the better part of the century and Brat
has been also one of the most prolific and famous cars of American
Presidents.<br />
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<img alt="Stanley-Steamer" class="size-large wp-image-17216 aligncenter" height="415" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Stanley-Steamer-1024x665.jpg" width="640" /><br />
William McKinley is one president who has been associated with the
Stanley Steamer, but Steamer was also the first of the presidential cars
to be under the limelight and since was one of the famous cars of
American Presidents in the times . Built in 1918, the cars were in
possession of at least 6 owners.<br />
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William McKinley may not have owned this car, but McKinley has been
distinctly identified of being the first president of United States to
ever ride in a car. The Steamer was built until the 1920's, and Stanley
Steamer was one of the first choices in the White House’s first fleet of
cars.<br />
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The car has been one of the rarest of the vintage cars out in the
markets and there are indeed few of the specimens of these famous cars
of American Presidents that exist today. Just because there were limited
units of the steamer ever produced in a span of around three years,
Steamer was a rare view on the streets at the times.<br />
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However, being the early phase of modern cars, the Steamer was a
sensation that lasted a long time before it dropped out of the popular
choice to the late 1920s. However, within a small time scale, the impact
of the steamer was evident to have made a distinction for itself.<br />
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<img alt="Pierce-Arrow-Limousine" class="size-large wp-image-17217 aligncenter" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Pierce-Arrow-Limousine-1024x680.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Pierce-Arrow Limousine was the car, the president Woodrow Wilson
had returned after signing the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The car was
produced in between 1901 and 1938 and was one of the first town cars to
have established it in the US.<br />
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The car was really special to Woodrow Wilson that his friends
purchased one of the Pierce Arrow Limousine for the President so that he
could drive after his tenure as the president of United States.
Pierce-Arrow Town Cars were owned by the wealthy socialists and Royalty
of the times including the royal families of Saudi Arabia, Japan,
Persia, Greece, and Belgium.<br />
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And there were more variants such Metropolitan Town Car, Brougham
Town Car,and the Limousine Landau Town Car that hit the streets soon
after. Not only was Pierce- Arrow amongst the famous cars of American
Presidents, Pierce Arrow had most effective designs of the times that
provided all-weather comforts that had the cars covered and closed.<br />
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Moreover, the car seated seven passengers and was one of the finest
of the Pierce-Arrow’s in the early 1920's. Most of the models featured
gas lamps, double windshield and grand coachwork that made these cars
one of the most elite in the class of cars. These were up on the top in
the times and obviously the topmost pick of the famous cars of American
Presidents.<br />
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The car was the classics of 1960 that featured prominently for the US
President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural parade. Kennedy had also
appointed the Ford executive Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense.<br />
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The Thunderbird was one of the finest of the famous cars of American
Presidents out in production with convertible 2-seat sports but could
get be categorized as a sports car. Thunderbird was extensively
positioned as the upscale model which was credited in the new developing
segment of personal luxury cars in the world.<br />
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In 1958, the Thunderbird was redesigned to include the seats in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
row with did show the increased demand for the cars in the subsequent
years. As with succeeding generations Thunderbird was designed to be
larger until 1977, thereby lowered down in time and again.<br />
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However, the car was produced for many years since 1955 to 2005, and
the car produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds in the time span. The
Thunderbird was a phenomenon that lasted for around five decades and has
been also the most famous cars of American Presidents in the United
States to date.<br />
The consistent designs and reforms through the years saw Thunderbird
as one of the most improvised cars ever to be sold in the United States
and had the class that suited the American class that has been
exemplary.<br />
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One of the kinds, The Amphicar Model 770 was one of the most distinct
references to the famous cars of American Presidents. The amphibious
automobile, launched in 1961 at New York Auto Show was manufactured in
West Germany, and since marketed in the USbetween 1961 and 1967.<br />
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The production of Amphicar ceased in 1965. Amphicar’s most notable
owner was President Lyndon B. Johnson. Designed by HannsTrippel, the
amphibious vehicle had a total of 3,878 units produced in a span of a
single generation of the production line.<br />
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The Amphicar was a modest performer compared to most conventional
boats or cars of the times and featured navigation lights and flags as
needed based on the mandates of the Coast Guard.<br />
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However, the car remained popular for a brief period of times since
there were few of the amphibious models that were present at the time
and had some of the best impressions in the movie flicks. These are
amongst the most famous cars of American Presidents that have been
innovated and reinvented for the better.<br />
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They were also used by the Berlin Police in rescue missions. And
also, you can get a ride with the Amphicar at the Walt Disney World in
Orlando, Florida.<br />
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From 1969 – 1974 famous celebrated President Richard Nixon cherished
classic look and famous cars. 1950 Oldsmobile 98 comes in the category
of famous cars of American Presidents. He demonstrated his enthusiasm
for them by driving this classic car.</div>
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Time 1950-1953 was a huge one for Oldsmobile. Because of government
confinements, deals were falsely low in between 1951-1952 in setting up
for the Korean War. The Oldsmobile 98 got the rocky V8 motor engine in
1949 and offering a different taste of body styles including car, town
vehicle as well as convertible.</div>
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For creating 135 horsepower, have used the 303 cubic – creep motor
was fit. As the year advanced, that number kept on moving. 1951 sales
were down and this classic-look car had down his number in the category
of famous cars of American Presidents.</div>
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To face this issue, the automotive industry decided to modify and
launch in the market with attractive and catchy look for Oldsmobile
models. They offered four models including four door holiday sedans with
two door coupe in two versions.</div>
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Two doors with five passenger coupe were the famous style. These
models cars were chosen by famous American presidents. Even President
Richard Nixon implied this car in one of his discussions.</div>
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Famous president Bill Clinton’s choice 1967 classic Ford Mustang, he
drove this on the road but rarely because of low-security issues. You
will value the man’s taste in cars. This car presenting with included
three – speed manual transmissions with all engines excluding the 289
high- performance as well as 390 GT V-8’s.<br />
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Engines were the 200-cubic- inch six with 120 horsepower. In this
wide selection of famous cars of American Presidents comes with dual
hydraulic brake system added with a warning light. Mustang has delivered
additional security features like front & rear seat belts, padded
sun visors, back up lights,<br />
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safety tire rims, designed instrument panel
as well as controls for safety and padded windshield pillars.<br />
On the list of famous cars of American Presidents, ford mustang had
received more appraisals too.<br />
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Ford presented new looks with redesigned
models in the mustang in between the year 1967-1968.<br />
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Fabulous 1967 ford
mustang had received good look better than 1965-1966 mustangs.<br />
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The mustang saw an increase in overall dimensions and in engine power
with each revision. It was bigger style but was similar to his previous
one mustang. Major redesigned 1967 ford mustang kept his same 180
inches wheelbase great choice for famous presidents.<br />
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Few presidents, like big SUV cars models to drive for personal use.
Obama, Famous American President likes his favorite big Ford Escape
Hybrid. This SUV was not just the primary standard cross breed SUV to be
created additionally the first to originate from a local automaker.<br />
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Offering quickening drawing nearer that of the V6 demonstrates yet
with the efficiency of the four- chamber escape. The body embraced
ford’s more up to date styling topics found in the edge as well as
expedition, while lodge was upgraded and included more appealing and
attractive controls.<br />
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Ford Escape Hybrid is also a good choice of the American Presidents.
Ford Escape Hybrid is having the combined cargo space and horsepower
in fuel economy. Few hybrid models were small and not more horsepower
with cargo space. But this ford escapes hybrid changes all the minus
points.<br />
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Per gallon that gets 36 miles, 5 door SUV body style in class compact
crossover SUV, since 2001 to till present this model production is
stable . It produces 155 horsepower and 2.3-liter gasoline engine
combined with an electric motor. Ford always looks attractive but
comfortable and low maintenance SUV. Since 2000 to till date successful
market for this ford famous cars of American Presidents.<br />
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The Beast, name deserves the car in luxuries famous cars of American
Presidents. 8 tons weighs 18ft length, armor-plated car worth over $1
million and Nickname the Beast. This special car has designed for
American president Obama by Manufacturer General Motors.<br />
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The actual name is Cadillac Limousine, but after look out the car
gets to value the nickname of The Beast. Impressive security with coded
communications system gives advanced protection to the beast.<br />
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The body
is sheathed in the military- review defensive layer as much as 8 inches
thick on the doors.<br />
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This layer is a mixture of titanium, ceramic, aluminum and dual
hardness steel. 5 inches thick ballistic glass used for windows and to
protect the car woven Kevlar mat is covering the floorboard of the car.<br />
Cabin security is fulfilled secure from any chemical attacks, larger
windows is an impressive feature because this window feature hasn’t used
for previous presidential cars or SUV’s. For Obama’s seat, it has a
bulk package with a satellite phone which directly connected the line to
the pentagon.<br />
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Emergency panic button has installed near to Obama’s. It is furnished
with night vision cameras as well as pump activity shotguns and
outfitted with poisonous gas guns. The Beast is the Best choice for the
famous cars of American Presidents.<br />
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Chrysler 300C is the best and secure model in a list of famous cars
of American Presidents. Around $ 1 million prices of this Chrysler 300C
which is the favorite choice of American president Obama. Late 1955 first
Chrysler 300 was manufactured.<br />
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These Chrysler 300 models are totally safe for the owner of the car.
For the driver, optional safety features have installed like camera,
this camera shows the driver who is behind to near his car and it helps
in parking too. This is fully equipped sedan model developed by
Chrysler.<br />
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Since 2015 new models have presented with 8-speedshiftable automatic
transmissions as well as V-8 or V-6 engines and rear wheel drive. Fuel
economy is 19/31 mpg sedan type model with 5 seating with Bluetooth
facility. Everything about the Chrysler 300C is intended to guide you
towards refinement.<br />
It gives emotional profundity to each surface by delicate touch
materials. For wheels it has a thicker edge segment giving improved
execution, feel and grasp. A special feature provided in Chrysler 300C
is in this steering wheel mounted audio controls and accepting voice
command convenience.<br />
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This luxury car provides a good example of technology, doors can
unlock without keys too if you pull the handle. This is the soft touch
luxury Chrysler 300 always best choice and one of the famous cars of
American Presidents.<br />
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Ford truck is one of the famous cars of American Presidents. Ford
trucks are manufactured from many of the years. The first appearance of
the ford comes in 1950. The elegance of the Ford trucks changed
histrionically over the progress of the era. Ford also makes many of the
accessories for the truck, containing splash guards, exhaust tips and
also the floor mats.<br />
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Ford also makes suitable cargo organizers and side steps for boosted
trucks. This famous car of American Presidents is very useful for
carrying a lot of things. The Splash guards that are made by Ford are
contrived from the material of OE grade and the trucks of Ford are aimed
for the use even in bad conditions.<br />
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These guards are available in black, bright stainless steel and
tooled Elongated Ford. Ford truck becomes the famous cars of American
Presidents because it can be used even in the worst condition to
transport anything. The mats are made up of rubber and can be used in
any type of weather.<br />
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There are different sizes which are offered for different Ford
trucks. These trucks are quite useful for presidents, therefore it is
one of the choices among famous cars ofAmerican Presidents. The
exhausted tips are easy to install and you do not even require drilling.
It is famous cars of American Presidents because the seats are quite
comfortable.<br />
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Lincoln Continental comes up in the best choice of American
Presidents. The Lincoln Continental is a luxury car with many of the
features comprising of 3.0-liter V6 Eco Boost Engine and also Approach
Detection, which permits the car to logic the approach of the owner and
also light up it inside and outside.<br />
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A tablet lap tray is present in it for back seat occupiers. This one
of the famous car of American Presidents makes them more comfortable in
using it. It consists of three unique driving modes which are the normal
mode, sports mode and also a comfort mode.<br />
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Lincoln Continental became the famous car because the design of this
car is one of the best design and the seats are so comfortable that most
of the people who want a luxurious car choose this car. The interior of
the Lincoln continental is decorated with the help of recycled waste
and it also uses the flooring of leather instead of carpet flooring.<br />
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The Lincoln car is fixed with thin contoured seats with padding which
are weight and size-sensitive too. The padding engrosses habitually
when somebody sits in the car. The steering wheel of the car consists of
a design of single-spoke. All the four doors of the car open in the
style of full suicide. The audio system of this car has three different
modes for listening to the music.<br />
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A specific feature of this car which makes it one of the famous cars
of American Presidents is that if the front seat of the car is empty
then the person who is sitting by the of the front seat is able to
control the position of the passenger of the front seat.<br />
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This is among the famous cars of American Presidents. The Cadillac
Limousine was initially possessed and activated by a Medicinal Doctor in
Toronto. It ran as a systematic car. He was a comrade of CPR President
N.R. Buck Crump as well as offered the car.<br />
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CP referred the car toward Montreal which was altered for running on
the rails. The famous cars of American Presidents remained then
allocated to the Broad manager President as an opportune and comfortable
examination for security reasons vehicle functioned.<br />
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It was ambitious by Division Supervisors who were capable workers who
could also notify the senior director about the situation of their
partition. Most of the great standard persons choose the famed cars of
American Presidents.<br />
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Seven tons are balanced by the car which is an eight chamber and is
recognized on the path as M-260. This is the famous car of presidents.
The alteration added a turntable under the car so that it is able to
invert on the track, the lashing wheel became a portion of the airborne
brakes as well. Also, air brakes, an air siren, and a church bell were
added. This is one of the all time favorite cars of the great
personalities.<br />
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This is also on the list of the famous cars of American Presidents.
Cadillac was debuted for provision through the William J. Clinton
management in 1993 striking a new era. Active to this opinion,
Presidential cars typically were manufacture cars adapted by limousine
corporations.</div>
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This famous car of American Presidents was designed, industrialized
and constructed by Cadillac in a secure procedure that endures today,
with presidential cars built in private to comprehensive specifications.</div>
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Today is Cadillac Presidential Limousine debuted in obverse of a massive
universal audience throughout President Obama’s opening parade on Jan.
20, 2009?</div>
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Occasionally labeled Cadillac One after the terminology for
Presidential airplane, the current limo includes signature enterprise
and practical elements after Cadillac manufacture cars but is entirely
built for its assignment.</div>
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This famous car of American Presidents stipulations is recognized
only to the minor team that intended it. The most noticeable alteration
is a more standing stance than precursors, for improved external
visibility.</div>
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Lincoln Continental car is specially built for the American
Presidents. Built ended three years through the Ford Motor Corporation
and its serial amount designated that it was a 1970 classic, but the
unique styling was as of ’72, this is the limousine that endangered both
Presidents Ford as well as Reagan from would-be murderers’ bullets.<br />
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This is the best choice among the famous cars of American
Presidents. During a 1975 elimination effort by Sara Jane Moore in San
Francisco, Furtive Service managers pushed President Gerald Ford
addicted to this huge 13,000-pound Lincoln and to security.<br />
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Six years late, and now ornamented to aspect like a 1978 model, the
Furtive Service used this car over as a safe harbor after John Hinckley
endeavored to eliminate President Ronald Reagan.Motorized by a 460-cubic
creep V8, this was the previous presidential limousine fortified with
roof starts through which the president might stand.<br />
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There are dissimilar sizes which are accessible for diverse Ford
trucks. These cars are quite valuable for presidents, so it is one of
the selections between famous cars of American Presidents. The tired tips
are informal to install and you do not straight require drilling.<br />
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It is famous cars of American Presidents as the seats are fairly
comfortable. These all cars are the famous cars of American Presidents.
The people of high society travel in these famous cars. <br />
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Source: legendaryvideos.com Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-57516890034798828462017-03-01T16:38:00.004-08:002017-03-01T16:38:58.162-08:0010 Milestone Buick’s Take Performance To A Whole Other Level!<br />
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<strong>#1. 1909 Buick </strong><b>Race Car</b><br />
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In 1909 – two years before the first
Indianapolis 500 – the 2.5 mile long oval at Indy was inaugurated with
the Prest-O-Lite Trophy.</div>
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The 250-mile race was won by Bob
Burman, driving a Buick and averaging more than 53 mph. Of the nine
cars that finished the race, three of them were Buick models.</div>
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<strong>#2. 1910 Buick 60 Special “Bug”</strong></div>
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The 60 Special, or “Bug,” was built by
the Buick racing team and had a unique nosecone – a feature designed
more for aesthetics than aerodynamics. A huge, 10.2L four-cylinder
engine propelled the Bug to 110 mph.</div>
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Buick built two 60 Special racecars,
one for Prest-O-Lite Trophy winner Bob Burman, and a second for another
racer of note: Louis Chevrolet.</div>
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<strong>#3. 1938 Buick Century</strong><br />
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Buick introduced straight-eight engines in 1931, but it was the 1938 Century model that established a new performance benchmark.</div>
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Dubbed Dynaflash 8, the 5.2L inline
engine featured new, domed pistons that contributed to an 11-hp increase
over the 1937 engine.</div>
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It was enough power to pass the “century mark” at 103 mph, making the Century one of the fastest cars of its day.</div>
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<strong>#4. 1954 Buick Wildcat II Concept</strong><br />
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The Buick V-8 engine – nicknamed
Nailhead for its unique valve arrangement – was introduced in 1953 and
powered the Wildcat II concept vehicle a year later.</div>
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Using a quartet of sidedraft
carburetors, engineers coaxed 10 percent more horsepower from the engine
than regular-production models, giving the Wildcat II the power to back
up its sporty styling.</div>
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<strong>#5. 1963 Buick Special</strong><br />
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In 1961, Buick introduced an innovative, lightweight all-aluminum V-8 power to its new midsize Special model line.</div>
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Displacing only 3.5L, it was lauded for its high power density.</div>
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The engine achieved its peak in the
1963 Special, with its 200-hp output representing a horsepower-to-liter
ratio of 0.57:1. Versions of the engine were used in Indy racing cars.</div>
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<strong>#6. 1970 Buick GSX</strong><br />
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At the height of the muscle car wars,
torque was king and no competitor could dethrone the 510 lb.-ft. of
twist generated by the GSX’x available 455 Stage I V-8 engine.</div>
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In a 1970 road test, <em>Motor Trend</em> went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds.</div>
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The GSX’s combination of raw power and Buick’s signature luxury prompted many to describe the car as a “velvet hammer.”</div>
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<strong>#7. 1976 Buick Century Indianapolis 500 Pace Car</strong></div>
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Buick’s turbocharging legacy was established with this purposeful pace car.</div>
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Engineers leveraged the recently
revived, more efficient 3.8L V-6 engine that was supplanting larger V-8
engines in many production models.</div>
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They filled it with 22 psi of turbo-fed
boost – resulting in 306 horsepower from the compact powerhouse – and
reset expectations for Buick performance.</div>
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<strong>#8. 1984 Buick/March IndyCar</strong><br />
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When Buick began its dalliance with
turbocharging, few could have predicted it would lead from pacing the
Indianapolis 500 to racing in it a few years later.</div>
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It culminated at the 1984 race, when
driver Scott Brayton drove his Buick-powered March racecar to a 204.638
mph one lap speed and a 203.637 mph four-lap average, setting new
records for a racecar using a production-spec engine block. <br />
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<strong>#9. 1987 Buick GNX</strong><br />
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During the resurgence of
high-performance in the 1980’s, Buick ditched the conventional V-8
playbook and continued to cultivate its turbo V-6 program, which was
manifested in the Grand National.</div>
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Buick marked the end of the car’s production in 1987 with the limited-production GNX.</div>
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It was a Grand National on steroids,
with a larger turbocharger, a higher, 276-horsepower rating and
all-black attire. Only 547 were built and they became instant
collectibles.</div>
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<strong>#10. 2012 Buick Regal GS</strong><br />
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The GS returned to Buick’s lineup and
advanced its turbocharging heritage with one of their most sophisticated
and power-dense engines in its segment – a 270-hp 2.0L delivering
135-hp per liter.</div>
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It also reintroduced a manual
transmission to Buick and matched power with sophisticated driver
technologies such as the Interactive Drive Control system.</div>
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The 2012 Regal GS was potent enough to
make collector car insurer Hagerty’s list of the 10 most collectible
Buick models of all time.</div>
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You cannot trust every car maker company. We have made a list of 15 top
selling car brands that are reliable and you can buy the cars of these
brands without thinking twice.
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In the year the 2015 General Motors sold as many as 3,082,366
vehicles and earned the market share of 17.6%. It witnessed the overall
improvement of 5% in its sales as compared to 2014. GMC Sierra pickup
truck was the most sold vehicle of GM motors. GM is the top selling car
brand of the year 2015.<br />
<img alt="Ford" class="size-large wp-image-13005 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ford-1024x768.jpg" height="527" width="702" /><br />
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Ford sold 2,603,082 autos in 2015. One of the top selling auto brands
in the world, the Ford showed the improvement of 5.3% over its sale in
2014. The auto maker company acquired 14.9% of the industry market by
the end of the year. Ford F series pickup truck was the most sold
vehicle of Ford.<br />
<img alt="Toyota" class="size-full wp-image-13006 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Toyota.jpg" height="426" width="640" />
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Toyota is one of the top selling car brands all over the world. It
sold 2,499,313 autos in 2015 which comprised of 14.3% of market share of
the auto industry. The company witnessed the improvement of 5.3% over
its last year’s sale. Toyota Camry with 429,355 units being sold was the
most sold auto of the Toyota.<br />
<img alt="Chrysler" class="size-large wp-image-13007 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Chrysler-1024x536.jpg" height="334" width="640" /><br />
Chrysler is famous for selling autos like Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler
autos. It is one of the top selling car brands. In the year 2015, its
sales reached 2,200,834 and acquired a share of 12.6% in the automobile
industry. Chrysler 300 and Jeep Cherokee were the most sold vehicles.<br />
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<img alt="Honda" class="size-large wp-image-13008 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Honda-1024x576.jpg" height="395" width="702" /><br />
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The famous Japanese car maker is one of the top selling car brands of
the world. It sold 1,586,551 autos in 2015 and grabbed 9.1% share in
the industry market. It witnessed the improvement of 3% over its sale in
the calendar year of 2014.</div>
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<img alt="Nissan" class="size-large wp-image-13010 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Nissan-1024x576.jpg" height="395" width="702" /><br />
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Nissan is one of the top selling car brands and a reliable car brand
too. It sold 1,484,918 autos in the financial year 2015. By selling such
a large number of vehicles it gained 8.5% of the total market share of
the automobile industry. Nissan saw the improvement of 7.1% in its sale
as over the previous year.</div>
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<img alt="Hyundai" class="size-large wp-image-13011 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Hyundai-1024x740.jpg" height="462" width="640" /><br />
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Hyundai became one of the most selling car brands in the world by
selling 761,710 autos in 2015. Their most popular car was Hyundai Sonata
and it was the most sold car of the brand. They grabbed the market
share of 4.4% in the year 2015.</div>
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<img alt="Kia" class="size-large wp-image-13012 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kia-1024x640.jpg" height="439" width="702" /><br />
The automaker brand Kia has emerged in the list of top selling car
brands in the world. It sold close 625,818 autos in 2015 which is 7.9%
more sales as compared to the sales done in the year 2014. It acquired
the market share of 3.6% by the end of financial year.<br />
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<img alt="Subaru" class="size-large wp-image-13016 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Subaru-1024x516.jpg" height="354" width="702" /><br />
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Subaru is on the list of top selling car brands in the world. The
financial year 2015 saw 582,675 units of Subaru vehicles being sold.
They witnessed the increase in their sale by 12.7% over their sale in
the year 2014. They have the share of 3.3% in the international auto
market industry.</div>
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<img alt="Mercedes-Benz" class="size-large wp-image-13018 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mercedes-Benz-1024x576.jpg" height="395" width="702" /><br />
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The luxury car maker company Mercedes-Benz is one the top selling car
brand in the world. They sold 372,977 autos in 2015 and witnessed 4.7%
more sales than the financial year of 2014. They have 2.1% share in the
global auto industry market.</div>
<img alt="Volkswagen - top selling car brands" class="aligncenter wp-image-13019 size-large" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Volkswagen-1024x640.jpg" height="400" width="640" /><br />
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The German automaker company is in the list of top 15 most selling
car brands and it has sold 349,440 autos in the year 2015 to make it to
the list. It has 2.0% share in the auto industry market. Though it has
witnessed a decrease of 4.9% in their sales as compared to its sales
volume in 2014.</div>
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<img alt="BMW" class="size-large wp-image-13020 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/BMW-1-1024x640.jpg" height="400" width="640" /><br />
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BMW is the famous car brand and also one of the top selling car
brands. It sold 346,023 units of their luxury vehicles this year and
gained a share of 2.0% in the auto industry market. Although the
December sales dropped by 16.6% as compared to the year 2014 but still
BMW is looking forward to attract customers through its new hybrid cars.</div>
<img alt="Mazda" class="size-large wp-image-13021 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mazda-1024x576.jpg" height="395" width="702" /><br />
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Mazda increased its sales by 4.4 % as compared to its sale in 2014
and sold 319,184 autos in 2015. The car maker company sold most number
of cars in the year 1986 and has not broken that record ever since. It
holds 1.8% share in the global auto industry market.</div>
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<img alt="Audi" class="size-large wp-image-13022 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Audi-1024x676.jpg" height="422" width="640" /><br />
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The luxury automaker company Audi sold 202,200 vehicles in the
financial year 2015 which is 6% more than their sale in 2014. A3, A6
and A8 are the popular sedans sold by Audi. It has the market share of
1.2% globally.</div>
<img alt="Mitsubishi" class="size-full wp-image-13023 aligncenter" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mitsubishi.jpg" height="423" width="640" /><br />
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The Japanese car maker company Mitsubishi sold 95,342 vehicles in
2015 and grabbed 0.5% share in the global car market. They witnessed
22.8% more sales as compared to their sales in 2014. Popular cars sold
by Mitsubishi are Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Outlander and Mitsubishi
Mirage</div>
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Whether we own a classic car or not, all car lovers have that craving
for them. We have that special place in our heart for some of these
amazing classic cars. All of these may not be that popular, but they
need to be mentioned for their share of influences. The impact that they
had in the automobile industry in the course of time was great. Let us
look at the 20 classic cars that you didn’t know about, but you should,
in this list:
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One of the amazing classic cars was the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. It
stood out for setting the classic precedence in many ways. It was the
first one to offer a mass-produced car with automatic transmission and a
high compression V-8 engine.<br />
<br />
It also was the first car to have a front wheel drive in thirty
years. This car had the best power train that was recognised and
distinguished. It was dramatically designed in the market after its own,
and it had a long nose and hidden headlights.<br />
<br />
It did carry a 425cubic inch rocket pushrod and its V-8 engine
produced 385hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The automatic transmission it
had was TH425. In 1966 the car could go from 0-60mph in mere 7.5 seconds
and it executed a top speed of 135mph.<br />
<br />
The tornado was also the first subframe car built by GM. In those
days it won great honors and titles that no other American car had ever
got. It stood third in the European car of the year contest in the year
1966.<br />
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Along with this, it also won the Motor Trend of the Year award in the
same year. Undoubtedly, it was one of those amazing cars that you
didn’t know about but you should.<br />
<br />
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The most aerodynamic version of Mercury Cyclone the Cyclone II was
made for the tracks in the year 1969. It was the model that did abide by
the homologation rules of a minimum of 500 cars be produced for public
sale.<br />
<br />
The production model as such was produced in the first week itself
and was made in a couple of trim packages. The Cale Yarborough special
package was a white car with a red interior and exterior trims. There
were only 285 units built of these models.<br />
<br />
The other one of this make was the Dan Gurney special which had 218
units in its kitty. It sported a blue trim and interiors with white
body. It also had a Ford 351 Windsor V-8 engine producing around 290
ft-lb of torque.<br />
<br />
These amazing classic cars are very special in their own right for
all of them were hand built as to add the aerodynamics to the car. The
entire front was cut off just in front of the front tires. Further, the
sheet-metal measuring around 19.5 inches were welded to the car.<br />
<br />
It had a great 426-, 428-, 429 cubic inchV-8 engines. The mercury
cyclone spoiler was very well able to achieve its goal and proved itself
greatly in the racing circuit winning eight Grand National Races during
the year 1969 and 1970.<br />
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<img alt="Buick-Caballero-station-waggon" class="size-full wp-image-19779 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Buick-Caballero-station-waggon.jpg" width="640" />
<br />
The Buick Caballero station waggon was one of the rarest and amazing
classic cars that were ever produced. This out and out the masculine car
was very short lived. With its bossy feel and all steel body, it gave a
very sturdy and a hard look to the Caballero.<br />
<br />
The 1958 Buick Caballero was also designated as pillar-less hardtop
wagon. Being a rear wheel drive it had a three-speed automatic
transmission and a 364 cu-in V-8. It had the Dyna-flow engine that
generated a 304 horsepower and a torque of 430lb-ft.<br />
<br />
It gave a good acceleration which went 0-60mph in just 9.9 second and
recording a top speed of 118mph. The 10,186 units of the Caballero were
built during its one year production period. Due to its design, this
station wagon was greatly practical and breezy.<br />
<br />
Even though the Caballero faced the same problem like any other
hardtops, there were complaints of the noise air leaks it had. But
still, this one of the amazing classic cars was able to carve a niche’
for itself as one of the rarest makes.<br />
<br />
This definitely is famous for the next amazing classic cars that you
didn’t know about but you should. The Caballero became the next big
thing in the automobile industry for quite some time.<br />
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<img alt="Dodge Coronet Super Bee 426 Hemi" class="size-large wp-image-19780 aligncenter" height="466" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dodge-Coronet-Super-Bee-426-Hemi-1024x680.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The Dodge came up with its version of a budget muscle car- the Dodge
Coronet Super Bee in the year 1968. This was to counter and compete with
the Plymouth’s launch of its budget muscle car, the Road Runner in the
year 1967-1968.<br />
<br />
This famous of the amazing classic cars got its name based on the B-
Body the interior was designed by Alexander-Brother. This one of the
amazing classic cars was first introduced at the Detroit motor show. It
was available with the powerful Hemis 426 V-8 engine.<br />
<br />
This classic car was known for generating 425bhp. It also was
equipped with an optional Mopar A-833 four-speed manual transmission,
high-performance G-70 15” tires of which only 125 units were sold. The
Ram chargers system of the car had two large hood scoops, an under hood
air Plenum too and a switch for selecting hot or cold.<br />
<br />
Even though it was very modestly priced but it surely did not
compromise on the styling part. It was to add to the good looks a single
wider rear bumble bee stripe along with ‘Scat pack’ badge on the grille
and trunk were added. The fiberglass was used for the lift-off hood had
a stylish black matte finish.<br />
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<img alt=" Stutz-Blackhawk" class="size-large wp-image-19781 aligncenter" height="527" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Stutz-Blackhawk-1024x768.jpg" width="702" /><br />
After its revival, the Stutz Motor company joined hands with the
retired Chrysler designer Virgil Exner and together they came up
beautiful Stutz Blackhawk. The American luxury two-seater which stayed
in production from 1971-1987 and being hand-made it took around 1500
man-hours to built this beautiful, amazing classic car.<br />
<br />
By the time the production ended in the year 1987, only 500-600 cars
were The design included a spare tire that jutted out of the trunk-lid
and the freestanding headlamp. The fuel cap was located inside the spare
tire in the initial models.<br />
<br />
This car spelled luxury and opulence in its detailing, it had a
Pontiac’s 7.5lt V-8 engine. The luxurious interiors included 24-carat
gold plated trim. The dashboard and the seats were of Connolly Leather,
the headlining and carpeting was done in fine mink and wool.<br />
<br />
Along with these an electric sunroof, burglar alarm and a high-end
AM/FM eight track quadraphonic sound system were added. This truly
luxurious, classy and amazing classic car had a long list of celebrity
takers.<br />
<br />
Each car included a dash Plaque which mentioned its original owner’s
name, like the Shah of Iran, had a fleet of twelve cars. Other celebrity
takers include Elvis Presley, Jerry Lewis, Isaac Hayes, Muhammad Ali,
Billy Joel, and Elton John.<br />
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<img alt="Panhard-Dyna-Z." class="size-large wp-image-19782 aligncenter" height="531" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Panhard-Dyna-Z-1024x775.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The 1957 lightweight French Panhard Dyna Z was a four-door sedan and
two-door Cabriolet. The Panhard was known for producing economical cars
and considered itself as the pioneer in automobile trend rather than a
follower.<br />
<br />
This amazing classic car also features some of the unusual
engineering stances. This romantic looking car was not only efficient,
unique and light without a bigger price tag. But it had a comfortable
seating arrangement for six and good space for luggage too.<br />
<br />
The generated 50bhp was achieved with its 851cc two-cylinder Boxer
engine and with a four-speed column mounted control. It had great fuel
economy which provided 40miles per gallon. The car gave the average
speed of 60 mph and was known for easy handling.<br />
<br />
It was also capable of achieving 80 mph and in 1957 it was very
commendable. This amazing and classic car was also good on the rallying
circuit registering around 900 wins. Among the triumphs, some worth
mentioning is the 1-2-3 finish in the Monte Carlo Rally.<br />
<br />
The other were the three consecutive wins of the index of performance
at Le Mans from the year 1950-1952 etc. This car was one of those that
you didn’t know about but you should.<br />
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<img alt="MARCOS-3.0GT" class="size-large wp-image-19783 aligncenter" height="423" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MARCOS-3.0GT-1024x617.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The year 1969 saw the inclusion of another amazing classic car- the
Marcos 3.0 GT by the British manufacturer Marcos engineering. It was a
two door beautiful fastback coupe’. The design was a bit dramatic like
just out of somebody’s fantasy but inside the hood, it was great stuff.<br />
<br />
A great car that had evolved from the races, gave us performance
speed and style. We love our classics because they gave us what any car
lover would want giving us performance, style, design and speed back
then is commendable.<br />
<br />
The large central bonnet bulge of the car was necessary to equip it
with a Ford Essex V6 engine and transmission from Ford Zodiac. It could
give a 140 bhp and a144hp for Europe. It had a four-speed manual
transmission from Laycock-DE-Norman Ville overdrive for the third and
the fourth gear.<br />
<br />
This amazing classic car could accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds
and gave 19.5 lb-ft of torque at 3000rpm. It had a top speed of 125mph.
As we know this car had a wooden chassis which was later switched with a
steel space frame for the more practical purpose. In spite of the car’s
smaller frame it had good leg room and space even for taller drivers.<br />
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The Rambler Marlin debuted in the year 1965. It was one of the most
radically designed fast-back. This car was a personal luxury car with
very advanced concept interiors. It was introduced with a bang and it
was advertised in around 2,400 newspapers for its launch.</div>
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This car was everything sporty, had a distinctive style and evoked
great excitement. The Rambler Marlin wheelbase was a couple of inches
shorter. The length was also a few inches longer than any than the
regular American hardtop, making this amazing classic car look very
sleek and futuristic.</div>
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It had the deep compound-curve windshield added to the uniqueness of
the design. Along with the side window opening which was pushed back to
just the centre of the rear wheel. Even though the Rambler had great
exquisite and unique design but only 2,545 units of them were sold.</div>
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The Rambler had room for four passengers in the advanced-concept
interior. This amazing classic car had a great variation of the engine
the largest being the 270cu-in 5.4lt 4 barrel V-8 engine.</div>
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It had the automatic transmission with the shifter in the floor
console which was advanced. The Marlin was also the first American car
to have front disk brakes.</div>
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The Pontiac Club De Mer gave the term ‘futuristic’ a whole new
definition. Introduced in 1956, the great minds of Paul Gillian and
Harley Earl came together for the creation of this wonder piece.</div>
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Following the route of exclusivity, GM destroyed the only one Pontiac
De Mer they produced (even so it was a non-running mockup). There’s
only the one ¼ scale model that ever saw the sun, and as a matter of
fact continues to do so till date.</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
However, there is a full-sized Pontiac Club De Mer, mint shaped and
functioning fully. Apart from this, another Genius, Marty Martino,
renowned for his recreational skills, put together another Pontiac De
Mer replicating the chassis and powertrain of a 1959 Pontiac.</div>
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Besides these two, the revived version made use of the 1959 Model’s
inner doors, jambs, cowl sections, hinges and latches, augmented with
square tubing. All these features helped retain the originality of the
designated model while it flowered under the engineering skills of
Martino.</div>
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His style reflected in the authentically sculpted fiberglass outer
body that replicated the Paul-Harley design. It took the craftsmen 3
years to put together this sensation and were awarded a whopping
$110,000 when the car was sold at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction. </div>
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It was habitual of the GM of outdoing its rivals. It was Harley Earl
who gave birth to yet another paragon in the body of the GM Lesabre
Concept car which ironically originated out of his compulsion to beat
HIS own previous design of the Buick Y-Job.</div>
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The vision of this beauty was found in the North American Aviation
F-86 Sabre Fighter. Earl wanted a more automotive design which would at
the same time effortlessly combine the aircraft styling and
functionality.</div>
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He tested the design on himself first, using it as his personal
automobile as he believed that his likings would be equally appreciated
by the American public. The car was packed with rather impressive
features, externally as well internally.</div>
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The engine was designed to incorporate Roots-type supercharger
pushing 18.2 PSI of boost and overall was operated on 335 horsepower and
381 pound-feet of torque. The car struck the gawkers with its
wraparound windshield and the aircraft fuselage-inspired snout and
further captivated them with its sci-fi gadgetry rivaling one of a
well-engineered air-craft.</div>
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The GM Lesabre Concept has Harley Earl written all over it. This is
one of those amazing classic cars that you didn’t know much about but
you should.</div>
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<img alt="AMC-Javelin-AMX" class="size-full wp-image-19787 aligncenter" height="378" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/AMC-Javelin-AMX.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Following the AMC legacy, this second-generation Javelin balanced on
the two extremes- one could either fall in love or hate it forever.
There was no in between. On account of its ultra-prominent bulging front
fenders, the automobile came to be recognised as the “humpster” Javelin
and was known as Javelin’s most extravagant and extraneous production.
It was compared to the popular Mustangs of the time.<br />
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The Javelin offered a wider variety of style and performance
configurations at many reasonable prices. In an effort to outrun the
Mustang, the AMC produced the Javelin and the AMX simultaneously. The
former was a conventional car with a live rear axle and a dual choice
engine in addition to standard car features.<br />
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The subsequent models met fresh advances both in its sense of
exterior and interior traits. Though as not relatively widespread as its
competitor Mustangs, it’s far from impossible to track down a
“humpster” Javelin or AMX.<br />
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The Kenosha County turned out more than 95,000 Javelins and 15,000
AMX’s during that period itself. But the model has managed to retain
exclusivity in terms of certain color combinations, drivetrains and
other options which together can deliver a desirable and hence greater
valued car.<br />
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<img alt="Chevrolet-Biscayne-XP" class="size-large wp-image-19788 aligncenter" height="466" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Chevrolet-Biscayne-XP-37-1024x680.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The GM went all out with the 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne XP-37, claiming
it as “an exploration in elegance” by equipping the four-passenger
automobile with a pillarless hardtop, panoramic windshield, distinctive
side covers, swiveling front seats and finally finishing it off in
brilliant Atlantic green.<br />
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The car also gave inspiration to many future classics including the
Corvette, the Corvair and the evergreen Cadillac Eldorado. The car was a
dream come true for people who loved cars but didn’t handle
complexities well- apart from some necessary motors and servos, there
were effectively no electrical systems.<br />
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In fact, the car didn’t even house a conventional car battery or fuel
tank. The vehicle is currently owned by Mr. Joe Bortz a man acclaimed
of an exclusive collection of historically rather significant cars
(mostly concepts) believed that the car was no longer in existence until
his son, fortunately, spotted a photo of it in automobile quarterly.<br />
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After an invigorating negotiation process, the car was finally
rescued from an auto scrap yard in Michigan and luckily didn’t have any
vital parts missing. Work on outer body deterioration started after an
insight of the original condition of the car. In 2011, it was
prominently displayed at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.<br />
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<img alt="Lancia-Scorpion" class="size-large wp-image-19789 aligncenter" height="527" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Lancia-Scorpion-1024x768.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The mid-engine sports car with a Pininfarina-design produced by the
Lancia in Italy during 1975-1981 was the Lancia Scorpion. It was
produced as the contender to Fiat’s 124coupe’. It came in two series as
spider and coupe’.<br />
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The spider version which was sold in America was also known as the
Lancia Scorpion or the Lancia Beta Montecarlo. This amazing classic car
had a uniquely designed roll back; with a manually operated Targa style
convertible top.<br />
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The Lancia scorpion was an amazing classic beauty which was unveiled
at the 45th Geneva Salon international Del l’Auto. It was powered by a
twin-cam 1756cc engine giving out 81hp and a top speed of 190km/h with
the acceleration time being 9.3 seconds.<br />
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The torque that it produced was around 89lb-ft. During a couple of
years that it stayed in production, a total of 1801 units were produced
making it a very collectable car as well. Almost every scorpion had a
convertible top with a semi pop-up head light.<br />
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Even though being a great car it had some issues, like rust was a
common issue; the firewall and the wheel were prone to rust. The audible
engine noise in the interior was also an issue that could have been
dealt with.<br />
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<img alt="Plymouth-Belvedere" class="size-large wp-image-19790 aligncenter" height="522" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Plymouth-Belvedere-1024x761.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The 1965 Plymouth Belvedere was a very versatile and advanced car. It
came with the model variation of the two-door hardtop, convertible
model, four-door sedan also a six and a nine-passenger station wagon.
The Belvedere II was a two-door hardtop coupe and convertible with a 273
cubic inch V-engine along with other engine variations.<br />
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It got a redesigning in the year 1967 when a high-performance GTX was
added. The Belvedere came with both three-speed automatic and
three-speed manual transmission. The 426 hemi was exclusively for the
professional racers. Only 1921 units of the Belvedere II convertibles
saw the light of the day.<br />
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The Plymouth Belvedere was a great amazing classic car that is very
hard to find, a stylish and affordable car that delivered good torque
and superb performance. With a cantilevered top that made it
recognisable from a distance, it had its own aura and mechanical charm.<br />
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The basic difference of the Belvedere I and BelvedereII was that the
later had all the standard equipment of the former along with special
trims, carpeting, foam cushions and back up light. The car’s name was
behind the front wheel opening and this car was exquisite. Definitely, a
car that you didn’t know much about, but you should.<br />
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<img alt="DESOTO-FIREDOME" class="size-large wp-image-19791 aligncenter" height="468" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DESOTO-FIREDOME-1024x683.jpg" width="702" /><br />
Everybody is aware of the 1950’s Cadillac Eldorado but somewhere down
the line in the 1959 Desoto Firedome gets overcasted by it. This
amazing classic car is equally good looking like its counterpart.<br />
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Introduced in the year 1959 it was a full sized vehicle produced by
Desoto’s premium line.<br />
It was offered in two-door coupe and convertible and four-door sedan
and station wagon. The four-door sedan body type was a rear wheel drive
with a three-speed manual transmission. The mid- range Firedome came
with a 383V-8 engine and an amazing torque of 410ft-lb.<br />
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In order to reach the 0-60mph, it took some nine seconds, and also
gave a top speed of around 119mph. The Desoto took the concept of its
interpretation of forward look in its convertible way ahead it the
longer hood of the car became prominent, accentuated by strong Fender
blades.<br />
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To take its concept further, and add to the extravagance, this
amazing classic car was available in twenty-six solid colors and 190
dual tones. The fine mesh grille with a triple scoop front bumpers was a
must for all Desoto makes.<br />
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The year 1959 was a year of contrast for the Desoto although being
such a wonderful car the production of the Desoto Firedome ended but the
Desoto also registered its two-millionth car.<br />
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<img alt="BUICK-XP-300" class="size-large wp-image-19792 aligncenter" height="527" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BUICK-XP-300-1024x768.jpg" width="702" /><br />
The year was 1951 and could you image a dream machine gliding on the
roads, well Buick XP300 did! The company’s chief engineer is himself a
pioneer car collector and he had put all his passion into designing this
amazing classic car- the Buick XP 300.<br />
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It was truly the translation of his dream to create a car of the
future. A two door convertible a sports car with a very futuristic
design had an electric shaver grille, a wraparound windshield, a
tri-finned tail, the center fin sporting an electric radio antenna and
push-button power seats and windows, including the push-button rear
convertible window.<br />
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The low, sleek design had heavy metal trims and heat treated aluminum
body; also the use of Aluminum panels had drastically lightened the
weight of the car. It had a 335hp V-8 engine and needed a menthol-
gasoline fuel for itself and it could gain a top speed of 110mph.<br />
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It is also said to have recorded a top speed of 140mph by the Buick’s
General Manger. This fine and the amazing classic car were truly the
dream machine and it went on to find its place in the classic car
exhibit of Sloan Museum in Flint, Mich.<br />
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The “La Salle” brand was manufactured by the Cadillac division of GM
motors. The La Salle Roadster got its share of revival in the year 1955.
It was in hat year that Harley Earl’s Art and Color section created two
Cadillac dream cars for the GM motor’s Motorama car show.</div>
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One of these amazing classic cars had a four-door hardtop sedan and
the another one was a two-seat convertible roadster. Both of them were
showcased in the Motorama for their innovation and great styling later
were toured through large parts of North America.</div>
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Some of the designs were based on the previous La Salle designs like
the vertical grille opening, Dagmar bumper guards, unique open rear
wheels, cars were painted pearlescent white, with a contrasting blue
Cove ellipse on the body side.</div>
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This amazing classic car had a uni-body construction, the fiberglass
body was strengthened by the custom built steel frame. This amazing
classic car had a ground clearance of 5.1inches and had a 13inch turbine
style wheel and the brake drums cast at the centre section of the cars.</div>
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Although its reign was short-lived, this classic beauty went down the pages of history with good reviews.</div>
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Here comes the next car on the list of the classic cars that you
didn’t know about but you should. The Gm Firebird III was a very
futuristic and a space-age inspired amazing classic car. The imagination
of Earl Harley reached its epitome with the design of the third car in
the gas-turbine powered engine experiments.</div>
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The design of the car was truly futuristic in its approach the
steering wheel, brake pedal and the accelerator was totally replaced
with a single stick control system; which was placed between the two
seats. The no hold steering, the space age air-drag brakes like those
found in aircraft and the automated guidance system took care of the
safety of the car.</div>
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Through the futuristic ultrasonic key of this amazing classic car,
the large butterfly doors were opened by high-frequency sound waves of
this key. It also became the ultimate fun car with nice fins. The ground
clearance was only of 5.3 inches.</div>
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The body was that surely aerodynamically designed with its fibreglass
body the color was also taken care of with its silver-gold pearlescent
rocket-like effect. This two-seater amazing classic car had probably the
most daring design and innovation of all time put together.</div>
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The elegant maker Saab came up with the concept car of the Saab
Sonett II was beautiful and amazing classic car. A race car by design it
gave great competition to its contemporaries like Austin-Healy Sprite,
triumph spitfire etc.</div>
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But unfortunately it was disqualified from certain competitions due
to its limited number of production, but that contrarily helped it to
achieve what it today stands as one of the coveted collectables. It was
the most collectable and sought after the car had a fiberglass body
which was fixed to a box type chassis and the roll-bar that supported
the hardtop.</div>
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The 1969 Saab Sonnett II had a two-stroke engine namely Shrike which
could give a decent 70 hp and the engine displacement was an impressive
841cc, but this became relatively unpopular in the United States of
America due to its failed emission standards so a switch to Ford Taunus
V-4 engine came forth.</div>
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Nowadays the front wheel drive is a very normal affair but back then
sporting such a thing is worth mentioning. Interestingly this feature of
this exotic looking car also was considered very helpful and good for
trekking in tough condition. This amazing classic car was light, fast,
nimble and noisy everything put together for a great sports car.</div>
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<img alt="SUNBEAM-TIGER - amazing classic cars" class="aligncenter wp-image-19794 size-large" height="465" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/SUNBEAM-TIGER-1024x678.jpg" width="702" /><br />
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The high-performance two-seater sports roadster was built by a
British Manufacturer Rootes group. As the history goes the formula one
champion Jack Brabham went to Rootes with the suggestion of conversion
of Alpine’s smaller engine with a larger ford V-8 engine.</div>
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And the Sunbeam Tiger went into production in the year 1964 sporting a
260 cu in 4.3lt V-8 engine and it gave around 174bhp and a top speed
120mph and could go 0-60 in a good 8.6 seconds. The initial produce of
the assembly was fitted with Borg-Warner 4 speed All-Synchromesh manual
gearbox.</div>
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Some important changes were required for befitting such a powerful
engine in a smaller car. The chassis was modified to meet the demands
along with it, the rack and the pinion system was adopted for the
flexibility of the car. Despite the cars shorter wheelbase, it was roomy
enough for taller drivers.</div>
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The year 1965 was very successful for Sunbeam recording two wins and
seven podiums. Almost 7,100 units were produced until the end of the
line in the year 1967. The Tiger was a revised version of its older
self, with revised bumpers, new-turn light and side chrome fitting,
twice as powerful than the Alpine it was only 20% heavier than it.</div>
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Source: legendaryvideos.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-30162751047483406922017-03-01T16:06:00.000-08:002017-03-01T16:06:13.368-08:0020 Noteworthy Cars From The ’50s That Helped Define The Decade<br />
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<strong>#1. 1953-1954 Hudson Super Wasp</strong><br />
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The 1953-1954 Hudson Super Wasp was a
luxury expansion of the shorter wheelbase, full-size Hudson series.
This full line included a convertible and Hollywood hardtop.</div>
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As in previous years, there were no Step-Down wagons, which would
have helped the car company’s sales — which declined each year the
design continued without any significant changes. One of the problems
was that the Step-Down was very difficult and very expensive to alter.<br />
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Hudson did manage a fairly extensive reskinning operation for the
Step-Down’s final year, however, with a more contemporary square-sided
look that did away with the very ’40s “torpedo-esque” lines. The Super
Wasp was distinguished from the regular Wasp by an air-vent hood
ornament and appropriate script on the glovebox door, trunk lid, and
front fenders above the bodyside moldings.<br />
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The 1954 Super Wasp models had a more powerful version of the Hudson
six with slightly greater displacement. Thanks in large part to tight
wartime credit restrictions and a bitter sales war between Ford and
Chevrolet, which proved devastating to the independents. By the end of
1953, Hudson was more than $10 million in the red and its situation was
becoming grim. It was now painfully clear to the big wigs at Hudson
that a merger was in their future.<br />
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<img alt="Nash Rambler" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16729" height="352" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2-43.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#2. 1953-1955 Nash Rambler</strong><br />
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The Nash Rambler automobile was produced
briefly by the Nash division of the Nash-Kelvinator Company and was a
forerunner to the American Motors Corporation’s entry-level cars.</div>
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The Rambler was North America’s first compact car, adopting a
European approach to styling. It was marketed to American buyers as a
distinctive alternative to its larger, more flashy Detroit competitors.<br />
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Nash’s sales-winning compact, the Rambler, got restyled for 1953-1955
to become more along the lines of the contemporary Pinin Farina senior
cars. Model offerings expanded noticeably for 1954 with the addition of
two- and four-door sedans and a four-door Cross Country wagon — joining
the two-door wagon, hardtop, and convertible — plus a new low-priced
DeLuxe two-door and returning Custom and Super versions of all body
styles. The four-door sedans and Cross Country used a longer 108-inch
wheelbase.<br />
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Nash’s signature ovoid styling was rooted in more than just a desire
to look different from the Fords, Chevrolets, and Plymouths. Nash
Motors engineering chief Nils Eric Walhberg, I’ve learned, was a pioneer
in the quest for improved fuel efficiency.<br />
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It was he who dictated the bulbous body lines and front and rear
wheel skirts that reduced aerodynamic drag, even if they did make the
cars look like upended basins.<br />
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<strong>#3. 1952 Chrysler New Yorker</strong></div>
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During the first half of the 1950s, the
Chrysler New Yorker was either the most popular (1953-1954) model in the
line or a close second (1951-1952) to the ubiquitous, lower priced
Chrysler Windsor. Chrysler New Yorker wasn’t stylistically breathtaking,
but its advanced engineering drew applause.</div>
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Its popularity had certainly as much to
do with its engineering as its styling, maybe more so considering its
boxy lines. At the heart of that engineering was the new Chrysler 331
V-8 with hemispherical-head combustion chambers: the fabled “Hemi.” With
the hemi being so expensive to build Chrysler abandoned it several
times, but in the early ’50s the hemi reigned supreme among V8’s, so
Chrysler conceded.</div>
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The purpose of the hemi heads on the 1952
Chrysler New Yorker was to achieve exceptional volumetric efficiency
and truly outstanding performance, while relying on a lower compression
ratio that could allow the use of lower-octane fuels than comparably
sized non-hemis — or, conversely, producing a lot more power than
comparably sized non-hemis of the same or even higher compression.</div>
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Relatively few buyers realized that the
1952 Chrysler New Yorker was also beautifully built, almost impervious
to rust, and would last a couple hundred thousand miles with minimal
maintenance. The 1952 Chrysler New Yorker was notable for its
engineering advances, though the car’s dowdy styling dissuaded too many
buyers for the line to be a true success. </div>
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<img alt="Lincoln Capri" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16731" height="329" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/4-45.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#4. 1952-1954 Lincoln Capri</strong><br />
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The Lincoln Capri was a full-size
automobile sold by Ford’s Lincoln luxury division. Replacing the
Cosmopolitan as Lincoln’s top of the line series, the Lincoln Capri
debuted in 1952 with modern squared-off styling.</div>
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Available in three body styles, the design was similar to the Mercury
models at the time. Designed to compete with the Packard Series 400
and the Cadillac Series 62, the Capri hit the automotive market with a
bang, selling 14,342 models in its first year.<br />
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The following year it nearly doubled sales with a total of 26,640
sales in 1953. The Capri quickly outshined its sibling the Cosmopolitan,
when it came to sales each and every year until poor sales and public
disinterest marked the end of that model.<br />
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During 1952 and 1953, Lincoln Capri’s claimed the top four spots in
the Stock Car category of the Pan American Road Race thanks to the
5.2-liter Lincoln Y-block V8s. Lincolns took first and second place in
1954 with four Capris.<br />
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Some enthusiasts dubbed the Capri the ‘Pullman of the highway’, and
others claimed that driving the vehicle was ‘the nearest sensation to
flying’. Today these Lincolns are highly regarded, especially for their
excellent performance in the grueling Carrara-Panamericana (Mexican Road
Race).<br />
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<img alt="1956 Cadillac Series 62 El Dorado Biarritz" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16732" height="367" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/5-41.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#5. 1956-1958 Cadillac Series 62 El Dorado Biarritz</strong><br />
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In 1957, Cadillac continued their legacy
of offering exclusive, expensive, stylish, and luxurious automobiles.
The Cadillac Series 62 El Dorado Biarritz was one of the revised
editions of the El Dorado convertible that never quite found its
following. In 1956 the El Dorado was given the Biarritz designation
because there was now also a companion hardtop, The Cadillac Seville.</div>
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The 1956-57 models were once considered the last highly collectible
El Dorado convertibles through 1971. But the 1958 version, a
chromed-out monster and the 1959 model, which took the look and styling
of tailfins to a new level of ridiculousness, are both highly sought
after now. Styling was gradually improved throughout the coming years,
but none of the newer Cadillac’s could hold a candle to the 1953-1957
cars.<br />
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The Eldorado Biarritz featured a 365 cubic-inch, 325 horsepower V8
with twin Carter four-barrel carburetors, four-speed Hydra-Matic drive
and ‘Sabre Spoke’ aluminum wheels.<br />
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Pricing for the Biarritz began at $4,781 for the least expensive
model and rose to $7,286 for the eye-catching El Dorado convertible. A
truly remarkable feat considering the average new car sold for $2,749
while the average worker earned $4,230 yearly. With a price tag over
the median family income, the Cadillac El Dorado was certainly
out-of-reach for many American buyers<br />
<img alt="Plymouth Belvedere Convertible & Hardtop Coupe" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16733" height="362" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/6-43.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#6. 1957-1958 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible & Hardtop Coupe</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1957-1958 Plymouth Belvedere
Convertible and Hardtop Coupe were the shining stars in Plymouth’s
automotive universe, along with their spotlight stealing brother the
limited-production Plymouth Fury.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The three Plymouth models were the focus of ad campaigns that touted,
“Suddenly It’s 1960” and “1960 — Now, Plymouth is three full years
ahead.” Still another read, “In one flaming moment Plymouth leaps three
full years ahead—the only car that dares to break the time barrier! The
car you might have expected in 1960 is at your dealers today!” If
consumers were meant to believe the hype, the new Plymouths sitting in
the showrooms were originally intended to be 1960 models.<br />
<br />
In an unprecedented move, Chrysler Corporation had completely revised
all five of its car lines and what the corporation trotted out in its
place were Virgil Exner’s best designs ever. He managed to give the
Belvedere a futuristic vibe and nowhere was this more evident than in
the wedge-shaped silhouette of the car. Low front fenders and hood,
gently sloped windshield, a razor thin flat roof with tapered rear
window, and rising fins created the wedge effect, this was the sort of
styling that complemented convertibles and hardtops the best .<br />
<br />
<img alt="Lincoln Continental Mark II" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16734" height="336" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7-42.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#7. 1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II
was the mid-’50s successor to the original Continental of the 1940’s.
It was magnificently styled by a team including John Reinhart, William
Clay Ford, and Gordon Buehrig. Engineer Harley Copp’s unique “cowbelly”
frame dipped low to permit high seating without a tall body.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
With Multi-Drive three-speed automatic and a balanced, individually
tested Lincoln V8, the Mark II was marketed as an image leader intended
to steal Cadillac’s thunder in the ultra-luxury class. Despite its
beautiful styling, the Lincoln Contential Mark II didn’t sell well, most
likely due to the astronomical (for the time) sticker price of close to
$10,000 causing the company to lose $1000 on each car sold.<br />
The price and exclusivity attracted celebrities, business leaders and
politicians who chiefly bought these cars. Frank Sinatra, Dwight
Eisenhower, Elvis Presley and local favorite, Doris Day, were notable
owners.<br />
<br />
Despite the loss on each car, Ford felt that some of the goals of the
project had been successful. The image created a very positive
influence for Ford’s position in the competitive world of luxury autos.<br />
In spite of its lack of market success, the Continental Mark II is a
beautiful example of classic elegance married to modern engineering. It
was a valiant attempt to recapture the spirit of the great cars of the
’30s, but unfortunately for Ford, that era had passed.<br />
<br />
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<img alt="Ford Fairlane 500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16735" height="395" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/8-42.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<div align="center">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong>#8. 1957-1958 Ford Fairlane 500</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The 1957-1958 Ford Fairlane 500 was
Ford’s new top-line series in these feast-then-famine years. The
Fairlane 500 was the most upscale of the Fairlanes built at the time.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
It was powered by one of three engines. The base 272-cubic inch V8,
rated at 190 horsepower, while the 292-cubic inch engine produced 200
horsepower. The largest stock engine found in the 1957 Fairlane 500
Skyliner was a 312-cubic inch V8, rated at 245 horsepower. A
supercharged version could generate 300 horsepower, and it was good for a
zero to 60 time of 7.6 seconds when equipped with a three-speed manual
transmission. </div>
</div>
<div align="center">
<div style="text-align: left;">
A total of 20,766 Ford Fairlane 500’s were sold for the 1957 model
year, but surprisingly, few have survived to the present. The radical
design innovation, along with the scarcity of the car, translates into a
high level of desirability among collectors today. In 2013, a
top-quality restoration went for $73,830 at a Mecum auction in
Indianapolis.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The 1957-1958 Ford Fairlane 500’s are all but forgotten these days,
so it may surprise you to learn that in their day they actually out sold
that perennial icon, the 57 Chevy.</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<img alt="BMW 503" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16736" height="374" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/9-38.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#9. 1956-1959 BMW 503</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1956-1959 BMW 503 was the first
postwar sporting car from Bavarian Motor Works. Based on the Type 502
sedan box- and tubular-section chassis, it also shared its 3.2-liter V8
engine.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The 503 was offered in sleek coupe or cabriolet (convertible) body
styles designed by Count Albrecht Goertz. Goertz’s talent came through
when he dressed the 503’s chassis. His taut, elegant design was a
welcome relief from the exaggerated curves of the ‘baroque angel’
sedans, and the 503’s clean lines and dignified proportions reflected
the car’s purpose.<br />
<br />
The BMW 503 had a shape that clearly defined it as a fine and proper
grand touring car that, while it had sporting pretensions, was no
finicky sports car. With clean styling and a marvelous engine, the 503
was marked with the traits of a future classic. Certain circumstances,
though, have prevented the car’s status from escalating to its deserved
position.<br />
<br />
A distinctly unprofitable car, the 503 has been overshadowed in the
view of BMW historians by small, affordable cars like the Isetta. There
is also another obvious factor that led to the 503’s state of relative
obscurity. The BMW 507 was introduced at roughly the same time as the
503.<br />
<br />
This roadster undersold the 503, but its svelte good looks made a
lasting impression. The significance of the 503 was diminished by the
507, which was both sportier and more attractive than its bulkier
brother.<br />
<br />
BMW produced 413 examples of the 503, 139 of which were cabriolets.
The quality and rarity of the 503 have made it a valuable car to
collectors, but for most people, it remains hidden in the shadow cast
over it by the 507.<br />
<br />
<img alt="Cunningham C-3" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16737" height="413" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10-38.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#10. 1953-1955 Cunningham C-3</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Like many sportsmen of the 1950's, Briggs
Cunningham dreamed of winning at Le Mans. Unlike many of those men,
Cunningham, the heir to the Swift meatpacking fortune, had the virtually
limitless funds required to enable such efforts.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
After finding that production American cars, such as Cadillacs, were
“close but no cigar,” he turned his bank account and energy towards
developing his own all-new automobile, one that could run at Le Mans and
emerge victorious, but also be, at its core, American.<br />
<br />
Cunningham’s cars were smooth, low-slung designs that had strong
tubular chassis, independent coil-spring front suspension, and tuned
Chrysler Hemi V-8 power. The racing models evolved throughout the early
1950's, winning at Road America and Watkins Glen in 1951, but the Le Mans
organizers threw Cunningham a curve ball when he started his
preparations to enter their 1952 event.<br />
They specified that at least 25 road going cars had to be built in
order to qualify the entrant as an automobile manufacturer. Cunningham
gave it some thought and concluded that a road going version of his
racing car would not be such a bad idea; in fact, it would actually help
to offset the astronomical expenses being incurred by his racing team.<br />
<br />
The C-3, as it was known, was still not cheap, as it was based on a
modified racing chassis and still had a Hemi V-8. It was essentially a
larger, hotter Ferrari but with American grunt under the hood, and it
cost about $9,000. However, no one could argue that the power was not
worth the cost, as the C-3 was good for 0–60 mph in around 7 seconds and
could hit a top speed of nearly 150 mph.<br />
<br />
Cunningham had limited production of the C-3 underway by early 1953,
but the project was dogged by delays. While his shop could build a
chassis every week, it took coachbuilder AlfredoVignale, working with
time-honored handcraftsmanship, almost two months to complete the rest
of a car. Ultimately, C-3 production wound to a close with five
cabriolets and twenty coupes produced.<br />
<br />
<img alt="Allard Palm Beach" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16738" height="389" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/11-9.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#11. 1952-1959 Allard Palm Beach</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
For an all-too-brief period in the late
1940's and early 1950's, the name of Allard was one of the most revered of
all motor manufacturers. The company’s road cars were some of the most
popular among wealthy enthusiasts, especially in the United States.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The racing versions were more than competitive on the track, and the
company’s founder, Sidney Allard, was one of Britain’s leading
competitive drivers, winning the British Hillclimb Championship in 1949
and the Monte Carlo Rally in 1952.<br />
<br />
From 1952 through 1959, the company produced the Palm Beach model.
The Allard Palm Beach was initially offered with British Ford four- and
six-cylinder powerplants. Looking in many ways like the Swallow
Doretti seen earlier, the Allard Palm Beach proved no more popular that
that car.<br />
<br />
With the cars popularity relatively non-existent, the company decided
that it was time for a redesign which was instituted in 1956. The Palm
Beach was given a more shapely form reminiscent of the Austin-Healey.
Ford, Jaguar, and even Chrysler V8 engines were enlisted, but only
seven of these Mark II cars were ever built.<br />
<br />
Never much of a high-volume manufacture, Allard had already peaked in the early ’50s. The company closed its doors in 1959.<br />
<br />
<img alt="1953 Mercury Monterey" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16739" height="377" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/12-8.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#12. 1952-1954 Mercury Monterey</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1952-1954 Mercury Monterey was a
standout among early ’50s Mercurys for its exceptional styling and sound
engineering, coupled with solid construction and high-quality fit and
finish.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Monterey was a top-line subseries in 1952, then became a separate
line (with a three-model Custom series further down the price scale) for
1953-54. Ford’s flathead V8 continued in the first two years, with its
highest horsepower rating ever in Mercury tune.<br />
<br />
For 1954, the company’s new Y-Block overhead-valve V8 arrived with a
five-main-bearing crankshaft and standard four-barrel carburetor. With a
robust 161 horsepower on tap, the 1954 Mercury line also continued to
build a reputation for sparkling performance.<br />
<br />
All told, Mercury very neatly bridged the market gap that existed
between Ford and Lincoln and provided an alternative to an increasingly
affluent and discerning buyer.<br />
<br />
After being a “little Lincoln” in styling and bodyshell for
1949-1951, Mercury again became more of a junior line in these years,
with similar styling to Ford but on a three-inch longer wheelbase.<br />
<br />
Some of the Mercury Monterey’s selling points were its sleek, sexy
styling, its speed and the overall quality of the vehicle. A few of the
Monterey’s negatives were it was slower to appreciate than concurrent
Fords and its underbody was susceptible to rust.<br />
<br />
I’d say the 1952-1954 Mercury Monterey’s positive attributes highly outweigh the few negative ones.<br />
<br />
<img alt="1958 Edsel Pacer" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16740" height="344" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/13-7.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#13. 1958 Edsel Pacer</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Edsel Division was introduced by the
Ford Motor Company in the fall of 1957. It was well received and
expectations were set at selling over 200,000 vehicles during its first
model year.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
In 1958, Ford finally launched their long rumored, new mid-range
Edsel Pacer, giving them a five marque lineup, comparable to GM.
Unfortunately, sales failed to take off partly because of a national
recession that led to a sag in the mid-price market. The other reason
cited for its lack of sales was the car’s controversial styling.<br />
<br />
Although less radical than expected, critics described the new
vertical grille as resembling a ‘horse collar.’ Pacer models included
basic interiors built on a smaller wheelbase chassis wîth a smaller V-8
engine. All Edsels had features that were popular in the 1950’s. An
option on all models was a push-button transmission. The Edsel
designers had updated the idea by placing the buttons in the center of
the steering wheel.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, the rave reviews and anxious buyers never
materialized, and Edsel ended 1958 with a total production run of all
body styles only reaching 63,000. The word “<em>Edsel</em>,” the car that had been named in honor of Henry Ford’s late son, will always be associated with automotive failure.<br />
<br />
<img alt=" Studebaker President Speedster" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16741" height="395" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14-5.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#14. 1955 Studebaker President Speedster</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1955 Speedster was Studebaker’s first
step towards a sporty car. It was based on the Studebaker President –
which re-entered the 1955 lineup after a 13-year absence.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Standard equipment on the Studebaker Speedster included most every
optional item for the President model. Special quilted-pattern leather
and vinyl upholstery and a tooled-metal appliqué instrument panel
comprised of white-on-black instruments.<br />
<br />
The original Studebaker President had virtually no chrome, while the
Speedster had chrome virtually everywhere. Interestingly, all
Speedsters built in the South Bend plant had ‘Speedster’ moldings on the
quarter panels, while those built in Los Angeles had both ‘President’
and ‘Speedster’ designations.<br />
<br />
The Speedster was powered by the small-block V-8 that was modified to
a high-performance level. It was bored out to 260 cubic-inches from 225
cubic-inches and developed 185 horsepower-45 horsepower more than the
early Studebaker V8!<br />
<br />
Among the significant technical improvements were Safety-Fin brake
drums (for extra brake cooling); self-tightening wheel bolts; padded
dash and padding on the rear of the front seat; and ‘Hill Holder,’ which
prevented rolling back on hills.<br />
<br />
The 1955 Speedster was at the top of the Studebaker’s price line-up, costing $3,252 new.<br />
<br />
<img alt="Facel Vega FV" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16742" height="362" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/15-6.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#15. 1954-1959 Facel Vega FV</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1954-1959 Facel Vega FV was described
as a “classy Franco-American hybrid GT.” The FV was powered by
Chrysler, designed by Facel Metallon, and in a previous life was known
as a body supplier to other manufacturers.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The car’s styling was most likely influenced by the Simca Sport as
well as other cars built by Facel in the late ’40s and early ’50s.
Engineered in limited-production Italian Style, the Facel Vega had a
large-tube fabricated chassis carrying independent front suspension and a
conventional live axle rear end. The separate bodyshells were built by
Facel.<br />
<br />
The Facel Vega’s were considered costly but were very fast thanks to
Chrysler Hemi-head V8’s, which were supplied with increased displacement
in 1956 and again in 1958.<br />
<br />
It had the ability to reach a top speed of at least 130 miles per
hour, with later models reaching even higher speeds thanks to their
larger engines. Facel Vega’s are quite easily recognized because of its
distinctive “face” with a vertical egg crate grille flanked by oval
head/parking lamp clusters, and it usually rode on wire wheels.<br />
<br />
Most Facel Vega’s were thin-pillar two-door coupes, but a few convertibles were also constructed.<br />
<br />
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<img alt="Kaiser Manhattan" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16743" height="372" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/16-5.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<div align="center">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong>#16. 1954-1955 Kaiser Manhattan</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joe Frazer
formed the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation with the purpose of creating an
economical, light-weight, and innovative vehicle. When Henry J. Kaiser
began production of the Manhattan, his goal was to produce a safe
vehicle.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
This was accented by the vehicles bumpers, low center of gravity,
excellent field-of-view for the driver, and more. The design updates
were courteous of the legendary designer, Howard ‘Dutch’ Darrin.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The first Manhattan was actually created in 1947 as a Frazer and not a
Kaiser. In 1951 the vehicle became the Kaiser Manhattan, the result of
Frazer splitting his relationship with Kaiser.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Under the hood of the Manhattan sat a six-cylinder engine. This was
unfortunate because the competition was offering high-output
eight-cylinder variants that were more powerful and offered more
performance.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
In 1954 Kaiser offered the Manhattan with a McCulloch VS57
Supercharger. This raised horsepower for the 226 cubic-inch engine from
118 to 140. The zero-to-sixty time went from nearly 18 seconds down to
15.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Much is left up to speculation about the fortunes of the company if
an eight-cylinder engine would have been offered. The Manhattan was a
stylish vehicle but its six-cylinder engine was not enough to keep the
public interested.</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<img alt="Hudson Hornet" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16744" height="392" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/17-5.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#17. 1951-1953 Hudson Hornet</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Created by Howard Coffin, George W.
Dunham, and Roy E. Chapin, The Hudson Motor Car Company came into
existence in 1909 and produced cars until 1957. Arguably one of the
most remembered of all Hudsons produced in the postwar years was the
1951-1953 Hudson Hornet and is still touted as one of the automotive
industry’s all-time greats.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Virtually unbeatable in stock-car racing through 1954, the Hornet
continued to compete with some success even after the Step-Down line
came to an end with the Nash-based ’55 Hudsons. Amazingly, this racing
success was achieved with a six-cylinder — the last performance six
before Pontiac’s late ’60s overhead-cam engine.<br />
<br />
In 1952, the “Twin H-Power” engine became standard equipment and
produced 170 horsepower, but could be tuned to produce 210 hp if
equipped with the factory 7-X modifications.<br />
<br />
The Hudson Hornet provided drivers with excellent performance,
surprisingly smooth handling,<br />
high-quality engineering, and luxurious
styling. Positioned just below the top-line Commodore Eight series for
1951-1952, the Hudson Hornet moved to the top spot in 1953.<br />
<br />
The Hornet’s legendary performance prowess gives it a huge edge in
collector appeal over the basically similar Pacemaker, Super Six, and
Wasp models of this time period.<br />
<br />
<img alt="Kaiser Deluxe" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16745" height="345" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/18-5.jpg" width="600" />
<br />
<strong>#18. 1951 Kaiser Deluxe</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1951 Kaiser Deluxe models introduced
the basic structure as would remain until the end of Kaiser production
in 1955. The shape was changed, less boxy with an increased area of
glass — a sleek, modern-looking automobile, in Jack Mueller’s words. A
padded dashboard was added to the Deluxe, for protection in an accident.
The old pontoon shape was gone as well, as the bull-nosed frontal
appearance.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The Kaiser now had the highest-horsepower standard six-cylinder
engine of any American car except Hudson, launched at the lowest prices
ever offered for the car. The Kaiser Deluxe shared bodies with the
Kaiser Special but had a richer appearance and more standard equipment.
Kaiser bragged about their cars’ new “Anatomic Design” made to fit the
human anatomy, including a pistol-grip handbrake and two-spoke steering
wheel.<br />
<br />
Both the Special and the Deluxe had more spacious interiors and four
models and body styles – four-door sedans, two-door sedans, club coupes,
business coupe, and two and four door Traveler sedans. The tire well
was now below the trunk floor, for more convenient cargo carrying.<br />
<br />
1951 was not a bad sales year, but Kaiser sales had fallen and the
company had overproduced, so there was inventory left over at the end of
the model year.<br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="Swallow Doretti" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16746" height="371" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/19-5.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<br />
<strong>#19. 1954-1955 Swallow Doretti</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Swallow Doretti was a short-lived
attempt at a competitor for the Triumph TR2. The car was built in
Britain by a subsidiary of Tube Investments Group which was
descended from the original Swallow coachworks of the 1920’s and ’30s
from which Jaguar evolved, but was not connected with the latter-day
Jaguar firm.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Frank Rainbow the designer of the Doretti was a very competent and
experienced engineer, who had worked for many years as a senior engineer
at the Bristol Aircraft Company before coming to Swallow Coachbuilding
Company in 1935.<br />
<br />
The Swallow Doretti borrowed much from its intended rival, using the
TR2 engine, transmission, and front suspension. Its chassis was a
box-section/tubular-member affair and was topped by a smart, two-seat
roadster body.<br />
<br />
Bigger, heavier, and slower than the TR2, the Swallow Doretti’s top
speed was nonetheless comparable at about 100 miles per hour. However,
the Doretti was very costly and failed to sell for that reason.<br />
<br />
Production of the Doretti was halted when Jaguar gave the TI Group an
ultimatum; if they continued to market a rival sports car to the XK
120, Jaguar would go elsewhere for the many components TI supplied.<br />
<br />
With no other option, production of the Swallow Doretti ended almost
as soon as it began, marking the first — and last — attempt by this
Swallow company at carmaking.<br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="Dual-Ghia" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16747" height="341" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20-5.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>#20. 1956-1958 Dual-Ghia</strong><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 1956-1958 Dual-Ghia was the
brainchild of auto transport contractor Eugene Casaroll, who established
Dual Motors in Detroit for the sole purpose of building this
limited-production convertible.</div>
The plan was to build 150 Dual-Ghia’s per year, but building the car
was a pain-staking process.<br />
<br />
Chassis were shipped to Turin, Italy where
Ghia coachworks hammered out the steel bodies by hand.<br />
Then designer Paul Farago added extra passenger and cargo space to
enhance liveability. Next, the workers fit the body to the chassis,
and the completed assembly was returned to Detroit where Dual Motors
installed the cars finishing touches.<br />
<br />
Despite all of the custom craftsmanship that went into making the
Dual-Ghia, it was priced far less than a contemporary Cadillac El Dorado
and a Continental Mark II, which would soon prove to be a very costly
mistake.<br />
<br />
Upon the cars release, it quickly found popularity with Hollywood
personalities — notably Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, and other members
of the “Rat Pack” — each of them vying with one another for a spot on
the cars waitlist.<br />
<br />
But mounting production costs combined with Casaroll’s refusal to
compromise quality left the company virtually bankrupt and Eugene
Casaroll had no other choice but to close Dual Motors in 1958.<br />
<br />
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This is what happens when you have two minivans of the same type lying
around. Rather than scrap them both, why not make your own limousine?
That’s exactly what this individual did. Imagine prom night with him for
a moment. You’re all ready to go with your date in this nice cool ride.
She might slap you or at least spit in your face if this pulled up to
take you both to the dance but hey, you would have it all to yourself. I
mean what’s not to love? You get those snazzy plastic cupholders, maybe
a cigarette lighter to plug your old phone charger into, and a nice LCD
clock display that’s perpetually three or four minutes behind.
Transmission might give out about halfway there, but that’s just fine
with you. You don’t really want to be caught dead in that thing anyway.<br />
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Okay when looking at this picture, make sure you squint or your brain
might begin to hurt. I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure the front half
is a fairly modern minivan of sorts. The middle is questionable however.
I’m not sure what’s going on here with that nice dip towards the rear
of the vehicle… which is a used Subaru by the way. If anything could be
used for its highest and best purpose in this mashup, it would
definitely be the Subaru. In fact, I would say that using it to
construct this limousine increased the value of the vehicle more than
when it was originally purchased. At any rate, they need to address the
paint issue so they don’t drive around with a neapolitan limousine. I’m
no expert, but you probably won’t get many customers that way. It’s
already bad enough because of the Subura, at least paint it for crying
out loud!<br />
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<br /> Remember the Rabbit? Those were snazzy vehicles, right? They were a
little bit classier than the Ford Pinto, yet not as lofty as the Golf.
The Rabbit fit right in the middle, and it was perfect for all of those
early 80’s college kids that needed a hatchback to pile all their stuff
in. Well, if only they had this when they were in college. I guess you
could call this Jack Rabbit because it is stretched out quite a bit
further than a regular one. In fact, it looks like they used at least
two Rabbits to make this, with some sort of other vehicle stuck in the
middle to create even more room. Fabricating that long wheelbase for a
Rabbit would be tricky, but hooking up the transmission would be fairly
easy. At any rate, it would be funny to drive around in that thing for a
while just to watch people’s heads turn.<br />
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Who wants to play a game? Good, I’m glad you’re game. This one is
called how many Honda Civics and other vehicles do you see in this
picture? I count at least six Honda Civics. Correction, I count at least
six pieces of Honda civics in this picture. As for that middle part? I
guess the builder got lazy and decided to use something larger to join
the two three-piece ends together. At any rate, the question that comes
to mind is, does it run? We could probably answer that with a solid yes.
However, does it perform well? That my friends would be a horse of
another color. It’s easy enough to make just about any transmission
operate if you have enough extensions, but those weld spots can be
tricky, and there is the issue of engine size. I don’t think a
four-cylinder would get you very far in that thing. I wonder just what
he has under the hood?<br />
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<br /> This old Marquis looks like it is straight out of the movie <em>Shaft</em>.
Except, the movie car would undoubtedly be new and all one color. It
would probably also not be a mashup of several separate cars to create
the world’s most awkward limousine. Other than that, this car is a dead
ringer. Look at it though. Isn’t it a sight to behold? With enough
alcohol, anybody would agree to be a passenger. Even further, with
enough alcohol, you could probably be convinced to buy it. I’m not
exactly sure what you would do with it, other than buff out those bad
bondo spots on the side, and give it an even coat of paint. Even that
may not help. You might just light the whole thing on fire. Sometimes
it’s better to just watch something burn than to try to resurrect it.
Just don’t try to collect insurance money after the bonfire. That’s
fraud folks!<br />
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This is the Lincoln to beat all Lincolns. It will certainly beat up any
car on the street. If somebody’s in your way, just roll them over in
your nice, snazzy Lincoln limousine, complete with flames on the side
and a lift kit that would make the big foot monster truck jealous. Oh,
and don’t forget the blackout window tint. This will keep you safe and
inconspicuous should the police roll up beside you. You wouldn’t want to
tip them off that you are up to something now would you? That’s why
it’s best to stay low-key if you can. The owner of this homemade
limousine understands that very well. That’s why they chose Lincoln to
begin with, because it looks like an old detective car. You know what
they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. That’s disguise enough.<br />
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Holy DeLorean lovers, check this out! This car has enough wings to make
Marty and Doc bust their buttons with pride. In fact, you could fit
three of each in this DeLorean limo. You could put Marty from the past,
Marty from the present, and Marty from the future safely inside.
Although, getting them back would be a trick. You would have to get up
to speed and then offload each Marty at different points in time. That’s
why you have doc though. He’s good at figuring out the mechanics of
time travel, quantum physics and is generally a good problem solver.
Just hope the storm doesn’t blow the wrong way, or all three Martys
could be stuck where they are for a long time. Then we would have to get
the original Marty and his original DeLorean to go Back to the Future
and rescue all three. Hey, it seems like this limo just inspired my
fourth sequel. Maybe this will be our big break!<br />
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So we’ve all seen our fair share of lifted 1980s cars with tricked out
nice rims. That’s nothing new. You can find scores of those pictures on
the Internet. However, I bet you can’t find one that is a modified
stretch limo with chrome siding on the lower half of the entire vehicle
AND their business name plastered on the side (Rad’s). No my friends,
you would have a better chance of finding Waldo than finding this. This
is a thing of pure genius. For starters, look at the lift kit. The
transmission has to make about a 45° turn from the center of the car and
flow down to the back axle for a good 3 feet or so. That’s pretty
impressive. Look at the front, it’s not nearly as long. Somebody knew
what they were doing with this build in order to make the car both
incredibly customized and yet still fun to drive. The rims are nice
touch, and we give this individual kudos for a job well done.<br />
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It’s funny when you see a Volkswagen Beetle that’s been modified.
Usually, they are modified into over sized dune buggies. We see that
going on here with the shocks, suspension kit and tires. Also, check the
top of the vehicle for those high-powered fog lights. Yep, this is a
dune buggy for sure. Like I said, not surprising. However, what is
surprising is the fact that this one has been turned into a stretch limo
of sorts. In other words, they have taken this Volkswagen dune buggy
and turned it into a full-size sedan. Kind of ironic when you think
about it. What most of us think as a normal limousine simply doesn’t
apply in this case. This guy simply turned his bug into a nice family
car capable of racing up sand dunes for fun and enjoyment. Come to think
about it, that’s not a bad way to spend a weekend. Maybe we will try to
build our own.<br />
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Okay, I know what you’re thinking and yes, this one is hard to look at.
It’s not that they did a bad job at all. The classic Ford Mustang
limousine looks to be solid and well built. It’s just the fact that they
took a classic Ford Mustang and decided to make a limousine out of it
that I’m struggling with. This is a classic after all. It should be
against every car code in the book, yet they did it. I don’t know if
they just drive this thing around looking for trouble, or to provoke
violence. If I were them, I would keep it in the garage for sure,
although it would take a specially built garage just to hold the thing.
Pull up to a car show in this, and you might not leave in one piece.
However, pull up to a car show in this thing with Chip Foose inside, and
you might make it out okay. I guess it all depends on who’s inside when
you think about it. Still though, I couldn’t imagine doing this to a
classic Mustang. I would cry for days. <br />
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Sometimes you want the look of the Hummer, with the feel of the land
yacht/pontoon boat. When you do, you come up with something like this.
This custom limousine is simply amazing. Outfitted with eight wheels, a
party porch in the back, and with stretch limousine capacities
throughout, it is a thing of beauty. Known as the Hammer for Summer,
there are several of these tooling around Southern California. True, the
freeway noise might get to be a bit much, but the porch environment
gives people a way to take their party outside while riding in style.
They always go over great special events, and for several hundred
dollars, you can rent your very own for the night. This is a great way
to celebrate a special milestone event, or an expensive way to have a
glass of iced tea on a back porch. It’s up to you, choose wisely.<br />
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Here’s another homemade limo that rivals the last one we saw. For
starters, check out the fan on the back. I’m sure that really helps with
aerodynamics during transportation. Second, check out the monstrosity
of a steel carrier/platform they have mounted to this thing. That’s
enough right there to make you want to ride in it, no matter how
horrible it looks. You could sit up there and watch the NASCAR races,
watch other people at the campground, or watch your neighbors across the
street do yard work while you have a beer. There are so many uses for
that platform that I can’t list them all. Evidently, they like carrying
motorcycles so I guess that’s another thing you can do. The other part
of this is it’s a six wheeled wonder. That’s right, they have an extra
wheel there and it’s not just for show. It’s required to carry the extra
load from the steel that wraps the vehicle. Bottom line, if you want to
travel around in semi style with your dirt bike, get a modified Lincoln
limo and a friend that’s a welder. Then you can have yourself a
bona-fide party bus.<br />
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This one has me scratching my head. We’ve seen another van mashup
earlier. In fact, it was the first we saw in the series. However, check
this one out. They have essentially taken two cargo vans and married
them together to create a monstrosity of a limousine. Obviously, they
had no real purpose for this other than fun, and in my opinion, this is
the best sort of fun you can have with a van limo. Take it out to a mud
riding event and let the mud fly. It’s safe too. If you get stuck, there
are plenty of people on hand to help you get free. Take a look in the
background, there are enough pickup trucks there to set up a used car
dealership. All of that to say, I kind of wish I had one of these now.
It looks like a lot of fun!<br />
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At first glance, it doesn’t look like much is going on here. That is,
until you see the second row of seats in the back. Then, your brain
kicks into gear. Is this a standard automobile, wait those wheels look
like they are a little too far apart. How does the convertible top work?
Well, the answer is this is a custom stretch limo convertible job. You
can get a clue if you look towards the back of the car at the
convertible liner. You can see the small incline or dip up where the
extra middle piece was inserted to make the little car longer. Again, I
have no clue why anyone would want to do this sort of thing, but it is
interesting. I bet you have to think about each and every turn though.
It’s not like you’re cornering a matchbox now. You’re driving something
that is a bit longer then a normal car. In fact, it’s almost as long as a
standard size SUV. That’s pretty clever for a convertible limo mashup.<br />
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Take a good long look at this one. Would you believe that you are
looking at a one million-dollar junk limousine? Well indeed you are. It
weighs about 7,500 pounds, is a whopping 29 feet long and made entirely
of junk scraps. The other interesting part? It belongs to a chauffeur
from Finland who is 72 years old. His name is Antti Rahko. At the base
of it all are two Mercedes station wagons that have been joined
together. There are also multiple parts from a ’62 Chrysler, Imperial
and of course several other components from many other vehicles. This is
a visual smorgasbord though. It’s won many awards year after year and
it’s worth has skyrocketed as a result. It just goes to show what you
can do with a little bit of junk if you put your mind to it.<br />
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This Boeing limousine is pretty spectacular. You can buy it outright
for $1 million or rent it for about $100,000 per month. It seats 50
people for that price, so you can charge them all accordingly if need
be. The interior is decked out complete with leopard print mirrors on
the top and curvy leather seating. Beyond the pure oddity of it all, I’m
not really sure why anyone would want to pay that kind of money for
this experience. However, they exist or else this limo would not be
marketable. It’s a testament to what you can do with old Boeing jets,
and belongs to Limo Bob the legend, with offices in Chicago, Tampa, and
Los Angeles… As well as international service to. Why not give him a
ring the next time you want to ride in an airplane limousine? He’s
probably your only option.<br />
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If you ever want to try your hand at fiberglass fabrication, and think
you can do it with no experience, just remember this picture. This is a
homemade limo created for absolutely no reason, or so it seemed. It does
have one massive fan on the back, which does zero for it’s aerodynamic
capabilities. It has been stretched beyond the limits of human reason
and I’m really not sure what those two individuals in the back are
doing. It looks like one might be taking a picture and the other one is
just trying to see how long they can stand there while he goes down the
road. Speaking of, it doesn’t look very roadworthy so I’m surprised it
moves at all. There was a lot of steel used to construct this thing, so
hopefully it will last a few years. If not, at least they will have the
pictures.<br />
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Here’s another homemade limousine made from two vans. I use the term
“made from two vans” loosely because, well just look at the picture.
It’s self-explanatory. This is a hot mess of there’s enough bondo
slathered on those two vans to make an entire vehicle out of, much less
join together two minivans. Did I say two, because it actually looks
more like three. Look close. You can see a white mini-van was used, a
blue mini-van was used, and a grey mini-van ties it all together. Tying
the two rear sections together seems to be the easiest part, and the
airfoil at the top gives it a nice touch. I guess a coat of paint would
make the whole thing look a lot less horrible. They just need to get
after it. I doubt they will, but we can always hope!<br />
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There are some things in life that should not be done. This picture is
one of them. This Yugo has obviously seen better days, like when it was a
Yugo and not a stretch limousine. Maybe they were building this thing
to be used by the circus, who knows? You could stuff a lot clowns in
there for sure. Maybe they just had some extra steel lying around and
decided to make a larger family car instead of upgrade like everybody
else. Whatever the case, they created this. This was their A game. This
right here. There’s not much more to say about it other then it is
decidedly red. However, if you think this one is ridiculous, wait until
you see the next one. It takes the cake hands down. You might want to
prepare yourself before looking at it.<br />
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So what if you only have one wheel on your Dooley. That’s okay if you
use the rear end to join up with a conversion van and make the world’s
most ridiculous homemade limousine. A few things come to mind when
looking at this. Number one, it looks bad already, so why bother trying
to cover up the fender well at the rear side of the van. It’s not like
they are going to paint this anytime soon. Second, how in the world does
this thing have a tag. Is it really street legal? The answer has to be
yes because it is at a gas station. Somebody is filling it up to drive
it down the street. I guess the two rear wheels were removed to lighten
the load so the van doesn’t lift off the ground upon acceleration. No
matter how you slice it, this has got to be the strangest limo we have
ever seen.<br />
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Forget team driving, this can be family driving. This truck is large
and in charge for sure. Outfitted with a sleeper cab, it even has
entertaining space in the middle. Again, you could fit your entire
family in this semi and cruise comfortably down the road while making
your long hauls. If you home school your kids, I guess this could be an
option. I’d sign up for home schooling if I could ride around in this
all day. Or, if you simply don’t like the RV lifestyle, and would rather
be a constant over the road trucker, this works great. No matter, we
have to hand it to this guy. The green flames from the hood that scroll
down the side or a nice touch. I just wonder how much gas he uses in a
day? That number alone could be enough to frighten anyone away from the
trucking business.<br />
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This is a Ford with four doors on each side. Say that five times really
fast and let me know how that works out for you. This is one of the
more tame home limousine builds we have seen, and it actually looks
pretty solid. Notice that sidesteps are attached to the passenger door
frame for easy entry and loading. The extra doors in the middle seem to
indicate that there is seating inside for about eight people. This makes
it just comfortable enough to haul your family around in, but just
uncomfortable enough to include your mother-in-law. Hey, somebody has to
be the odd person out in this instance and it usually boils down to
mother-in-law’s. Just don’t tell yours I said that and we’re all good.
If you try to attempt this build, make sure you have a solid frame.
Obviously, a long wheelbase was used and a few spot welds in the middle
to make it all solid. Once it is complete, you have a freewheeling
limousine duly large enough for just the people you want to drive around
town with.<br />
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Rat rods are nice. They are the quintessential representation of
American greasers and gearheads all across the nation. They love taking
old vintage 1930's and 1940's vehicles and turning them into something
spectacular. Well, check this one out! This is one of the homemade
limousines that is actually a head turner. What a superb job! This old
hot rod has five seats that could comfortably seat eight, 9 including
the driver. The side exhaust echos along the lines of the limousine
while showcasing the power of the engine, which is a nice eight
cylinder, necessary to move this rat rod limousine fully loaded. Doing
this took countless man-hours for sure, but the result is pretty
amazing. It’s also equally impressive that the builder kept everything
true to form, from window tints that stretch towards the front of the
car, down to the rear fenders. Overall, this is a nice job. We give it
two thumbs-up. <br /><br />
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This one kind of makes me queasy in the same way that the mustang
limousine did. I love Ferraris, they are amazing pieces of machinery.
They are timeless and will out run just about anything on the road. so I
don’t know why on earth you would want to turn a Ferrari into a
limousine. Don’t get me wrong, they did a great job. This limousine
probably has more speed than most race cars, even though it’s a stretch
limo. The bench seating is impressive and will comfortably seat 8 to 10
people. Yet, it’s supposed to be a Ferrari, not a limousine. So while it
looks impressive, I’m still on the fence. The overall look still
screams classic Ferrari, it’s the stretch part that has my mind twisted
right now. Oh well, there are bigger things in life to think about my
friends. We should just let this guy have his glory day in the hot sun.<br />
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Okay, so to round out the list take a look at what has to be the
baddest Harley stretch limousine you have ever seen before. It’s
probably the only one you’ve seen too, so there’s that. It comfortably
seats eight in the rear carriage, while the driver has seating made for a
king. If it is too sunny, simply recline back and rest in the shade of
the awning as you pull people down the street. The limo features a wet
bar inside as well as a flat screen TV. There are also two seats mounted
to the rear which allow riders to perch on the back parade style if
need be. You have to have a place for those beauty queens to perch after
all! Painted a pearl white, it is beautiful, but it’s a Harley so you
know it will clip along at a nice pace too.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-69861899644379066742017-02-11T14:21:00.000-08:002017-02-11T14:21:07.366-08:0025 Worst Cars Ever Made<br />
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1. Ford Pinto</h2>
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Here we are, the ne plus ultra of bad cars. The Legendary Ford Pinto–
folks who have never seen one and weren’t even born when they were in
production know that these are bad cars. Some of them even know why, but
we’ll offer a refresher course anyway. <br />
The Pinto was a compact car that on paper looked pretty good: decent
performance, good fuel economy, and a fairly comfortable interior. There
was just one problem: rear-end collisions tended to result in the whole
thing exploding. Coupled with the scandal around Ford refusing to spend
the money to fix the problem in favor of just paying off its victims,
there’s a reason that the federal review of the Pinto described it as
“unsafe at any speed”–a phrase burned into our collective memory
forever. Pun intended. <br />
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2. 2004 Chevy SSR</h2>
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This is why we have “truth in advertising” law: The SSR in Chevy SSR
stands for “Super Sport Roadster”–and this car does none of those
things. Not at all, not even a little.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<br />Yet one more attempt to capture an audience with an admittedly cool
looking retro body design, the SSR fails the way all other similar
attempts do: by emphasizing appearance rather than performance and
severely disappointing drivers who were having hot-rod fantasies. With a
heavy body, underpowered engine, and sluggish if not lazy performance,
Chevy’s SSR quickly lost all street cred.<br />
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3. 2001 Pontiac Aztek</h2>
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There’s one thing we can say about the Pontiac Aztek, and that is
that it did not come with any controversy, debate, discussion, or
back-and-forth. This car was hated from the moment it appeared in public
and remains hated to this day. The design is ludicrous, especially the
front end. The plastic body only served to make it look cheaply built,
and the over engineered features and engine didn’t wow with impressive
performance. Add on a price tag that was a bit more than most folks
wanted to spend, it’s no small wonder that this, this thing is as
reviled as it is. <br />
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4. Ford Mustang II</h2>
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The Mustang is an American classic – a coupe with a roadster feel and
performance tendencies. We all know them, most of us love them, and
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5. Lincoln Blackwood</h2>
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The Lincoln Blackwood is the result of a combination of ideas that
have no business together at all: Ford’s Lincoln division and the iconic
American pickup truck. It seems that someone back in the year 2002
thought that the post-9/11 world really needed a luxury pickup as a
means of . . . capitalizing on the fading fad for all things redneck?
Upgrading a utility vehicle with posh features? We may never know.<br />
We do know about the results however. The luxury trimmed interior,
fine upholstery, and burled wood accents made it the visual rival of
many luxury vehicles. However, these and other features (rear wheel
drive in a pickup?) made it of dubious practicality and the whole
project vanished in less than a year making it the shortest time of any
Ford production run to date.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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6. Original Smart Fortwo</h2>
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Smart Cars is a subdivision of Daimler, so one could assume that they
know what they’re doing and while they may not get it right every time,
they’ll at least deliver a passable product with good engineering and
solid construction. You’d think that, until you ran into the Smart
Fortwo.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
7. Renault Dauphine</h2>
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Somewhere in the Great Hall of French Engineering Failures, there’s a
pedestal underneath a dome. At the top of that column sits the original
Renault Dauphine, a testament to what can go wrong in the hands of a
really creative people having an off moment.<br />
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Originally named the Corvette — go ahead, laugh — the undersized
Dauphine had a rickety body, a weak and feeble engine, and reputation
for safety issues before seat belts were standard equipment. You know,
back before anyone cared about safety. We’re told that there are still a
few on the road. That’s why we don’t drive in France.<br />
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8. Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible</h2>
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: An American car company
attempts to recapture its past glories by reintroducing retro body
designs with the hopes of triggering a wave of nostalgia and thus sales.
But the relatively poor performance when compared to the expectations
of the motoring public nearly sink the project and cost the company
billions.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
9. 1998 Fiat Multipla</h2>
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Fiat has long used the Multipla name for its vans and mini-buses,
dating back to the 1950s. The 1998 addition to the family was supposed
to be the heir to a storied legacy, but instead became the punchline in
more jokes than any American minivan design.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
10. 1975 AMC Pacer</h2>
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American Motor Company’s troubled history was not helped by the
Pacer, a two-door compact car released just as the compact car craze was
coming into full vogue.<br />
Initially hailed as the future of driving due to its fuel economy,
compact size, and relative economy in a market still dominated by
Detroit-made land yachts, there were high hopes for the Pacer. However,
poor performance during hard stops and turns — apparently one needed
professional racercar driver skills to keep the thing on the road — lead
to serious criticism from reviewers. With the introduction of other,
better compact designs, the Pacer soon disappeared from sales lots, as
did AMC.<br />
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11. 1947 Davis D-2 Divan</h2>
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We were wrong earlier about the Reliant Robin. Not about its many
flaws or anything like that, but about the role of three-wheelers in
American motoring. As it turns out the Davis Motor company of Van Nuys,
California built a three-wheeler back in the 40s in the form of the D-2
Divan.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
12. 1958 Zundapp Janus</h2>
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We have to admit a perverse love for these absurd little cars.
Really, just look at them. They’ve got an odd neurotic beauty that you
can’t help but “d’aww” over.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
13. 1982 Cadillac Cimarron</h2>
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Whereas the Edsel was just over-blown, the Cadillac Cimarron was a
full-scale disaster. The kind that automotive engineers relay to their
children on dark moonless nights when the forces of evil are exalted
amongst the shadows. An attempt by GM to move the Cadillac brand into
the small-car market, the awfully-designed and poorly-performing
Cimarron made use of the already unpopular J-platform sedan as its base,
leading to the perfect storm of a weak form and horrible function.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
14. 1958 Edsel Corsair</h2>
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Up next is an American contribution, this time from Ford, and one so
bad that it remains synonymous with “lemon” to this day. The 1958 Edsel
was a machine designed to . . . well, we’re not sure. It had all the
outer hallmarks of 50s greatness: fins on the body, a boxy design, an
elaborate front end including a suggestively shaped vertical grill. And
while mechanically sound, the Edsel was the victim of media over-hype:
the marketing campaign presented it as the car-to-end-all-cars, but
rather than defining the decade in automotive engineering, the Edsel was
just another run-of-the-mill sedan. There’s a lesson there: under
promise and over deliver, not the other way around. <br />
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15. 1981 Delorean DMC-12</h2>
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You know this one—it’s the car from <em>Back to the Future</em>. The
one with the aluminum body and the gull-wing doors. Pretty cool, right?
Admit it—you wanted one when you were a kid just so you could make
believe you were with Doc and Marty on an adventure through time.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><h2>
16. 1957 Trabant P50</h2>
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You’ve likely never seen a Trabant P50 on the road. That’s due to its
point of origin. Like the Yugo, it was a product of the Soviet Bloc, in
this case East Germany. And unlike the Yugo, it failed to find an
importer to the US—and frankly we’re all better off for it.<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">17. 1971 Chevy Vega</span></b><br />
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Back to the US. Back to the 70s. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.<br />
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The Chevrolet Vega has perhaps the most dramatic story arch of any
car on this list. With its lightweight aluminum alloy engine block and
unique inline four-cylinder design, it initially received great
praise—even getting Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year award during
its introduction in 1971. However, those glory days didn’t last. The
Vega had nearly every problem a car could, short of just exploding on
ignition: reliability issues abounded, engineering flaws led to part
failure, rust was a constant battle, and the safety standards were well
below what even the 1970s expected. Unlike the star for which it is
named, the Vega faded quickly and for good reason. <br />
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18. Reliant Robin</h2>
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For most Americans, the Reliant Robin is one of those things that has
to be seen to be believed. For whatever reason, three-wheeled cars
never caught on in the States—the country that tried out eight wheels,
as you’ll recall. So the Robin’s tricycle design tends to give North
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19. Citroen Pluriel</h2>
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The French have a lot to proud of. World War II collaboration aside,
they’ve lead the way in the arts, in liberty, in literature, and their
proud creative tradition continues to this day. And none of it, not one
inch, is captured in the Citroen Pluriel, also marketed as the Citroen
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20. Yugo GV</h2>
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Where to begin? Where to even begin? Do we start with the foolishness
of the importers, who assumed that there was an American market for
this two-door hatchback built in Communist Yugoslavia during the apex of
the Cold War? Do we look instead to the original manufacturers, who
believed that a car so poorly received in its freedom-lacking homeland
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21. Saturn Ion</h2>
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Saturn was a company born of optimism—the idea that a new American
automotive manufacturer could break into the market with made-in-the-USA
vehicles seemed like a pipe dream. But they did it, broke through, and
for a while succeeded. With no thanks due to the Ion.<br />
The Saturn Ion was under-performing, with a smaller-than-average
engine pushing what at the time was one of the longest four door sedans
on the market. There was also the small issue of side
impact—specifically the frame did very little to protect passengers from
a good t-bone wreck. For these reasons and more, the Ion vanished in
2007. <br />
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22. Suzuki Samurai</h2>
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Like so many cars on this list, the Suzuki Samurai sums up its
decade—in this case, the 1980s. Colorful, sporty, overblown, and with a
penchant for being a bit too rambunctious, the Samurai fully embraced
the twin mix of optimism and fatalism that defined the end of the Cold
War. A chic little 4×4, the Samurai was just beginning to find its place
in the market when drivers noticed that it had a tendency to—flip over
and roll while taking perfectly normal corners at average speeds.
Clearly not a win for Suzuki, and another rolling metaphor for Japan’s
decline from dominance of the automobile industry. <br />
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23. Aston Martin Lagonda</h2>
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You may not be old enough to remember, but the 70s were a happenin’
time. Disco was in full swing, funk was fresh, and hip-hop was on the
horizon. Everything was fueled by cocaine, which may explain the razor
like design of the Aston Martin Lagonda. It may also explain the gap
between ambition and performance—the electronics were computer-run, the
displays all CRT based rather than gauges, and the whole thing was
intended to push the limits of what a car could achieve with the
technology of the day. Unfortunately, none of the “advanced” gadgets
worked, and Aston Martin scored a major case of “equipment failure.”<br />
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A quick time hop to the other end of the 20th century shows us that
the 1990s weren’t short of silly designs for automobiles—but they were
more willing to look back in time to find them. Inspired by the
hot-rodding roadsters of yesteryear. However, this is less “American
Graffitti” and more “An American Tail”. It seems that the geniuses at
Plymouth forgot to make the Prowler a hot-rod, instead installing a
pitifully underpowered 3.5 liter V6 pushing a mediocre 250 horsepower.
Visually intriguing but lacking in performance, the Prowler was a
rolling metaphor for the decade from which it spawned. <br />
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25. Overland Octoauto</h2>
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The brainchild of Milton Reeves, the Overland Octoauto challenges some
of our core assumptions about automobiles—namely, that two axles and
four wheels is the name of the game. In keeping with the grand American
theory that bigger is better, Reeves concluded that adding a few extra
wheels could provide a smoother ride for the discerning automotorist of
the year 1911. And thus the Overland Octoauto was born. 20 feet long
with the steering and handling one normally associates with a pregnant
hippo, the Octoauto is a great place to start our list of the most
poorly designed cars of all time. <br />
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1. Ford Mustang</h2>
So in the list with probably one of the most iconic American muscle
cars in history. Yet, check out this 1966 Ford, Mustang fastback. It has
been painted a matte black color and outfitted with LED lighting in the
wheels and engine compartment to give the vehicle and nice blue
clothes. Oh yeah, and the 400 or so horses under the hood will still
blow you away on the streets so you don’t have to worry about losing any
races at all. It’s what made the Mustang so popular, and why people
like to modify them. However, we have never seen a modification like
this. It’s one for the record books, and is more than impressive. Just
keep looking at it and enjoy. And go back through the list and enjoy the
others again. They are all worth a second look. <br />
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So this Volkswagen beetle at first glance might look like it will not
win any awards. However, look closely. See that fire shooting out the
rear end. That means it will smoke you quicker then beef jerky in a
smokehouse. That’s right, this Beetle has been modified with its awesome
tail fin and sick acceleration kit to give it the speed it needs to
blow you off the track. It will make you think twice the next time you
pull up to one at a red light and want to rev your engine. If you see a
smiling Dragon painted on the hood, just refrain. You don’t need that
sort of embarrassment in your life. <br />
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This Nissan has been tricked out to the point that it’s almost
unrecognizable. If you look long enough you might think you’re looking
at an old Pontiac Firebird or Trans Am. Nope, it’s just a sick modified
Nissan Silvia. It has enough horsepower to get the job done, and it’s
exterior modifications make it a bit more aerodynamic, ensuring the
competition is no problem. Get behind the wheel, buckle up, hit the gas
and be surprised. This is not your grandfather’s Nissan. Nope, this
custom mod has been outfitted to own the streets, and it does so rather
nicely we might add!<br />
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This custom concept car has been tricked out and seemed in grand
style. It almost looks like it could be Batman’s recreational vehicle.
It’s all black and sleek, just the way he likes it. It might also be a
policeman’s dream. Notice the soft blue under lighting. That would make
quite the patrol car if you could get away with it. Nobody would outrun
you, that’s for sure. However, I’m not sure whether or not the sheriff
would let you take the Lamborghini home for the evening. Oh well, you
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5. Chevy S-10 </h2>
Remember those old Chevy S 10’s that used to drive in high school?
Sure you do. However, that years never looked like this. This one has a
custom paint job with flames on the side, a double row of lights, and
suicide doors. Also, it has been lowered a bit to give it a slightly
more fierce look, and we would say they did just that. Throwing custom
rims and then nice chrome package on the engine and you have one
incredible, Chevy modification. Good job on this one. I wish I had it
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6. Dodge Al Sema</h2>
The screen wonder will blow you away on the street. It has a little
more than 400 horses under the hood, despite the exterior
modifications. Let’s talk about them for a moment though shall we? It
would be a shame not too. The hood scoop on the front end of this Dodge
Al Sema and custom racing rims peer nicely with the green and black
paint job. The fact that this is a convertible simply means you can have
fun fun fun, without your daddy taking the T bird away. Why, because
this is not a T-bird. It’s a Dodge and it means business. Enough said. <br />
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7. Jaguar</h2>
Though the company has changed hands a few times, Jaguar has quite an
impressive history as both a passenger vehicle and racing superstar. It
performs equally well in both venues. The S type seem to be the
marriage of both worlds. You got four-door sedan comfort with a
souped-up V8 engine if you opted for their apartheid.<br />
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Well, check this one out. The suicide doors give this S type and even
more aggressive feel, and the suspension has been lowered to clean it up
to. We would say they knocked it out of the park. Good job on this
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8. Subura Impreza</h2>
Subaru has long been known for making vehicles that perform well in
rough terrain and weather conditions. However, they have made a mark on
the racing industry too. Take this Impreza for instance. It’s a far cry
from the stock version. The hood scoop and custom tell fan give this car
a mean look.<br />
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Plus, check out those ground effects designed to increase the car speed
to make it handle better. They actually serve to push the vehicle down
and give it more traction. With sponsor stickers all over the front,
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9. Alpha Romeo</h2>
The Alpha Romeo is a classic sports car with a long story and
history. However, newer models are more aggressive and lame. Yet, they
still carry the same styling and performance you expect from the
original. All of that said, check out this custom creation.<br />
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It’s what happens when you take an already awesome sports car and give
it a few modifications, like Lamborghini doors and complete custom
lights and tail work. We’re not sure if stamping diva on the back makes
this car one that sports a tramp stamp or not, but we don’t care. Look
it over, she is absolutely gorgeous.<h2>
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10. Audi R8</h2>
Audi try to find their way for years with their custom R8. They
finally got it down in and tuned up just in time for somebody to come
along and modify one like this. Words escape you when you look at a car
this beautiful. This Audi R8 has been completely refinished with a
custom chrome paint job and LED lights to highlight the rims and vehicle
insets. Cost on one of these is a lot more than you would be
comfortable thinking about, so it’s best to let all of those zeros go
and simply stare at the picture in awe. That’s what we do, and we have
no shame in doing it. Just looking at a picture of a vehicle like this
is enough to make you want to wear sunglasses. It’s just that shiny and
awesome. <br />
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11. Scion XB</h2>
This Scion has been completely modified in so many different ways.
To begin with, the custom blue paint job as a standout feature. Throw in
a lowered vehicle complete with ground effects and you have a
showstopper for sure. But wait, it gets even better. Suicide doors in
the back and suicide doors upfront make this Scion look like it’s ready
to run with the big dogs. And, it very well may be, but we don’t know.
We would have to look under the hood to be sure. There could be a turbo
charged v8 under there after all. However as a customized, this one is
really impressive.<br />
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12. Bentley Continental </h2>
Bentley makes great vehicles, and their GT Continental is no
exception. Designed to be a sportier version of their already impressive
Luxury line, this two-door coupe is known for its handling and superior
acceleration. However, check out this custom mod and you will quickly
notice a few differences. For starters, the scoops and insets add an
entirely different feel to the vehicle. It makes it appear a bit more
aggressive. Second, the two-tone side mirrors are just pure boss. They
contrast very nicely with the rest of the vehicle and let any driver on
the road know that this baby plays for keeps.<br />
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13. Toyota Celica</h2>
Remember the Toyota Celica? It’s a classic little coupe that was
designed to essentially be the poor man’s sports car. However, looking
at this one let you know that you are immediately knocked out of the
price range as a potential buyer. The clear hood is incredible. It
allows you to see the massive beast of an engine performing up close.
The custom paint job on the side with the suicide doors add a touch of
class and flair to an already impressive vehicle. Bonus points for the
rims. Now if only we could see this thing crank up and take off. That
would be a banner day. <br />
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14. Szerszy McLaren </h2>
If you have ever driven a Szerszy McLaren then you’re probably not
reading this list. However, if you are like the rest of us that
instantly drool or begin to salivate like one of Pavlov’s dogs when you
see one, then Merry Christmas to you. This custom McLaren, is a true
class act. I’m not a huge fan of white vehicles, but even I would take
this one in a heartbeat.<br />
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The acceleration and handling on a McLaren is sick. Modifying one and
being able to drive it would be a complete dream. I can’t figure out if
the guy in the picture is kneeling to pray or kneeling out of respect.
Both would be appropriate in this scenario. You might want to come back
and look at this one a few times while clicking through the rest of our
list.<h2>
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15. Dodge Viper SRT 2</h2>
Dodge Viper’s are known for two things. First, they are absolute
beasts on the road, as this was Dodge’s attempt at entering the luxury
sports car market. Second, high insurance. That’s right, since most
modern safety upgrades are not available for the Dodge Viper, you can
expect your insurance to be high. However, if you are in love with the
vehicle, as this person is, then you might as well modify it.<br />
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The matte black finish and red racing stripes elevate this classic
luxury sports car to an entire Lee new level. Bonus points for the deep
hood vents up top, as well as the center hood scoop itself. This makes
sure plenty of air gets to the engine so the Dodge Viper can do what it
does best, scream down the road at breakneck speed. <h2>
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16. Cadillac</h2>
This Cadillac modification looks like an old ghetto sled on
steroids. Check out the front grill. Flat, lean and wide, it smiles at
every driver it sees, in a menacing way of course. The solid lines from
the front that taper to the back give the vehicle and appearance of
elegance.<br />
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This theme is further encouraged by the shiny chrome rims and lifted
suspension. Cadillacs are known for being loved by millions, and if you
had a convertible modification like this, you could see why. The
question is, how does it perform on the street? That my friends is a
story for another day. <h2>
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17. Classic Cruiser </h2>
This is what happens when you take an old car like a 1940s Packard or
50s Bel Air and customize it into the ultimate cruiser. This custom rod
mod is a complete beast. It looks like it would eat normal passenger
vehicles for breakfast and spit them out in a junkyard when its
finished. Check out the split window in the front.<br />
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Without any of the fancy paint, I would take the vehicle just for that
alone, much less the screaming engine under the hood. Flames, chrome and
a nice dome, this car is one amazing custom job. We say she is a keeper
for sure. <h2>
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18. Bugatti Veyron</h2>
We are not sure why you would want to customize a Bugatti since
they run upwards of $2 to $4 million. However, if you have that type of
money to spend on a vehicle then you can probably spend about $1 million
more to theme it out with this stellar royal blue paint job. The polish
on this will blind you if you keep waxing it.<br />
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That’s how Bugatti’s are designed by nature though. They are so stunning
and so exquisite that just looking at them evokes a sense of passion
and brings out your inner prowess. Customizing it like this does much
more, and I’m sure it’s a hit with the ladies too. Now if we only had $2
million to spend wouldn’t we be happy? <h2>
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19. Lamborghini Gallardo</h2>
Lamborghinis are known to be luxury cars by nature. They are unique
and always considered to be an extravagant purchase. So when you see
one that has been modified like this, it turns your head for sure. Check
it out. This one has more black and white on it then an adult coloring
book and would be quite therapeutic if you had time to fill in all the
white spaces.<br />
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However, you would also probably be carted off to jail since that
vehicle is worth right around half $1 million as is. At that price, it’s
better to buy an adult coloring book in the therapeutic on your own.
Save the eye candy for the Lamborghini, with its custom rims and sleek
aggressive look. Yup, this custom paint job is a thing of pure beauty.<h2>
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20. Porsche</h2>
Porsche is known for making finely tuned automobiles and the
Pandora is no exception. However check this one out. It has been
fine-tuned for racing and is a thing of pure beauty. Of course, you get
the classic Porsche lines with a head nod too nostalgic evident in the
two front round headlights. Yet there are a few upgrades to. Most
noticeably, the rear fan and matte black rims. The bumper has been
outfitted with a ground effects package to give it a much lower profile
look, as well as the entire vehicle itself. Yet, make no mistake this is
still a Porsche and will still perform better than any standard vehicle
on the road on its worst day.<br />
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21. 68 Camaro </h2>
Camaros have earned a spot in musclecar history in their own right.
However, taking a classic 68 and modifying it to be a road beast like
this one takes skill. Notice the Matt black finish on the hood with its
deep insets, and the orange paint job echoed in the detailing on the
rims. They are enough to make you a bit misty eyed with nostalgia. Don’t
forget about the showstopper though, the 375 engine that came stock
with most of these babies. You can always upgrade to a 450 for more
horsepower if you want to. Just make sure you don’t mess up that paint
job!<br />
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22. Corvette C6</h2>
Corvette has been throwing American consumers for years, and their
C6 is no exception. However, taking an already superb American sports
classic and turning it into a custom modified vehicle is a thing of pure
beauty. Check out the TV on the back and the enlarged Corvette double
flag logo. That’s a thing of pure beauty right there. The fin attached
to the lifted hatchback and the classic Corvette front opening hood look
absolutely amazing. Oh yeah, and this thing will still scream down the
road. You can redline with the best of them and blow out the competition
with ease. Just watch out for the Smokies, you don’t want to get
yourself a ticket! <br />
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23. Mercedes Custom Car</h2>
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This is what happens when you take a convertible Mercedes limousine and
make it even more convertible. Wait, that’s not what is going on at all
here. This is what happens when you take an M class Mercedes and chop
the top off, add some killer rims and incredible leather interior. The
minimal trim highlights the classic elegant lines of the vehicle and
also highlights the detail features on the rims. Bonus points for the
chopped windshield to complete the look. This Mercedes M class turned
Mercedes limousine is one beast of a vehicle. I wonder how much it costs
to rent for the evening? Im’ sure it would make my wallet scream! <br />
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24. Nissan GTR</h2>
This custom Nissan GTR is as bad as it is boss. Check out the custom
cooling system underneath the bumper. It’s designed to take in as much
airflow as possible so this Nissan can go screaming down the street.
Nissan makes good cars anyway, so you always know you have good bones to
work with. Customizing and modifying one to look like this though takes
real skill. This is street racing mod taken to a whole new level. A
fast, adrenaline laced level. We like the buttons on the fender and the
deep scoops on the hood. Bonus points for the fan in the back. <br />
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$4.8 million – Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita </h4>
The most expensive cars in the world are about so much more than
transportation. These rolling art pieces encapsulate the priorities of
the one percent, and in that universe, flamboyance and swagger take
precedence over practicality and efficiency. Lifestyle criticisms aside,
these are truly mind-boggling machines, and we’d like to count down our
favorites for you here.<br />
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For the sake of clarity, we’re categorizing recently made, road-legal
production vehicles only — limited runs notwithstanding — and we’re
leaving out classic cars sold at auction. We’re also limiting the list
to one entrant per nameplate, so don’t expect 10 different iterations of
the same Bugatti Veyron.<br />
So whether your name is Buffet, Gates, Stark, or McDuck, these rides
are for you — the most exorbitant people-carriers on the planet. They
say money can’t buy happiness, but after viewing this list, you just
might beg to differ.<br />
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$4.8 million – Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita </h4>
Koenigsegg makes its first appearance on our list with the CCXR
Trevita, and it does so as the most expensive street-legal production
car in the world. Why so much coin? With no exaggeration, the car is
literally coated in diamonds … and diamonds aren’t cheap.<br />
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For the Trevita, the Swedish manufacturer developed a new exterior
finish called the Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave, which involves
coating carbon fibers with a diamond dust-impregnated resin. We can’t
even fathom how much the touch-up paint costs.<br />
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Underneath the lustrous finish lies a 4.8-liter, dual-supercharged V8
with a total output of 1,004 horsepower and 797 pound-feet of torque,
which means it should have little to no trouble overtaking semis on the
freeway. The car’s specifications — in both performance and price — are
nearly comical at this point, and just three were ever made.<br />
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$4.5 million – Lamborghini Veneno</h4>
Poison. That’s the name Lamborghini chose for the modified <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2015-lamborghini-aventador-roadster-review/">Aventador</a>
you see above — translated from Italian of course — built to celebrate
the automaker’s 50th birthday. We can’t speak for the company’s
motivations, but the name is fitting for a vehicle that looks so
positively deadly, so undeniably venomous.<br />
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The car is absolutely stunning from every angle, and to this day,
we’re not convinced it isn’t an alien spacecraft surveying our planet
for eventual takeover. It just doesn’t seem real. The only thing more
remarkable than the look is the price — a whopping $4.5 million.<br />
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The Veneno is fast, and that should come as no surprise. Its
6.5-liter V12 spins all the way up to 8,400 rpm to deliver 740hp and 507
lb-ft, surging the car to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.<br />
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$3.4 million – W Motors Lykan Hypersport</h4>
You may recall the Lykan Hypersport from its starring role in the blockbuster <em>Furious 7</em>, where the Lebanese supercar crashed through not one, not two, but <em>three</em>
skyscrapers in Dubai. In a franchise filled with high-end exotics and
one-off custom creations, the fact that the Hypersport got so much focus
is a testament to its magnetism.<br />
Let’s start with the styling, which includes jewel-encrusted
headlights, scissor doors, and an interior ripped straight from science
fiction. It looks like a pissed off armored car from the future, and its
performance is right on par with its image. The Hypersport boasts a
3.7-liter, twin-turbo flat-six that yields 770hp and 708 lb-ft.<br />
It’s not just Dominic Toretto who benefits from this level of
performance, though, as the Abu Dhabi police force has drafted the
Hypersport into patrol duty. Although it’s mainly used for marketing and
public relations purposes, the high-flying stunner assures that the
authorities can keep up with any baddie who tries to get cute on the
freeway. Pedal to the floor, 0 to 62 mph is accomplished in just 2.8
seconds, and top speed is a downright scary 240 mph.<br />
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$3.4 million – Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Vivere</h4>
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This list wouldn’t be complete without some version of the mighty
Bugatti Veyron. We’re shining our spotlight on the the Mansory Vivere
edition here, because not only is it one of the fastest cars in the
world, it’s one of the most expensive.<br />
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Augmented by German witch doctors Mansory, the 1,200hp Veyron starts
out as a Grand Sport Vitesse Roadster, only to be adorned with a
gorgeous carbon-fiber body, a new spoiler package, upgraded LED
lights, a revamped cabin, and a redesigned front grill. Further
classifying the Veyron as a work of art, maps of historic race events
like the Targa Florio are laser etched into the exterior and interior.
Oh, and it can do 254 mph.<br />
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$3 million – Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio</h4>
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With an asking price of $3 million, the Ferrari Sergio
isn’t the most expensive car on our list. It is, however, one of the
most highly-coveted vehicles in the world, as only six were ever made.</div>
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Crafted by legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, the
Sergio is essentially a Ferrari 458 Spider with a completely new body
and interior. That means a 4.5-liter V8 sends a whopping 562hp to the
rear wheels, but because the Sergio is lighter than the 458, it’s
quicker and handles better. The new body doesn’t just save weight — it’s
chock-full of interesting details like aerodynamic headrests that are
built directly into the roll cage.</div>
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With so few examples built, the Sergio’s purchase process
wasn’t as simple as strolling up to a Ferrari dealership. No, each owner
was chosen by automaker itself, making it one of the rare invite-only
vehicles in automotive history.</div>
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$2.6 million – Pagani Huayra BC</h4>
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With an AMG-sourced V12 and the fastest road-legal <em>Top Gear </em>lap
ever, the Pagani Huayra is a beast through and through — it’s named
after the Incan God of Winds, after all. That wasn’t quite enough for
Pagani, however. At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Pagani debuted the
Huayra BC, a lighter, hotter version that takes no prisoners.</div>
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Right off the bat, you can tell the BC is
playing a different game from the standard Huayra. It’s fitted with an
enormous active rear spoiler that generates 1,102 pounds of downforce at
155 mph, as well as a wider rear track, new side skirts, and a bevy of
sexy aero goodies. Despite the additions, the BC is a true
featherweight, tipping the scales at a paltry 2,654 pounds thanks to the
extensive use of carbon fiber and other lightweight materials. The
whole deal will cost you a cool $2.6 million (or it would have, if all
20 units hadn’t sold already), but you clearly get a lot for your money.
With 789 turbocharged ponies on tap, the BC may actually live up to its
godly name.</div>
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$2.5 million – Ferrari F60 America</h4>
To celebrate Ferrari’s 60-year tenure in North America, the Italian
brand built 10 examples of this stunning bombshell. Based on the F12
Berlinetta, the F60 is undeniably patriotic as it wears a Stars and
Stripes color scheme, American flag seat inserts, and classic racing
livery all around. Better yet, you can experience the glory with the top
down, as the F60 features a lightweight fabric top that can be operated
at speeds up to 75 mph.<br />
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The supercar is mechanically identical to the F12, but the Berlinetta
isn’t exactly a Fiat Panda to begin with. Its 6.2-liter V12 churns out
740 glorious hp, enough to propel the car to 60 mph in only 3.1 seconds.
The ultrarare flag-waver harks back to Ferrari’s bespoke past, as the
company built several region-specific sports cars in the 1950's and
1960's.<br />
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$2.5 million – Bugatti Chiron</h4>
How do you follow up a classic? You make something even better.<br />
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With a starting price of $2.5 million and a gorgeous new body, the
divine Chiron outdoes its predecessor in every conceivable way. While
the Bugatti Veyron redefined what an automobile could do, the Chiron
laughs at those who said the Veyron was the last of its kind, pushing
the boundaries of performance even further into the stratosphere.<br />
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The supercar’s monstrous specs are made possible by its
reworked quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16, which now produces 1,500hp and
a monstrous 1,180 lb-ft. Sixty mph is dealt with in a rather quick 2.5
seconds on the way to the Chiron’s top speed, which is limited to 261
mph. It’s still not the fastest car in the world — that title belongs
the <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/worlds-fastest-texan-hennessey-venom-breaks-bugatti-speed-record/">Hennessey Venom GT</a>
— but cars like these aren’t just about speed; they’re about making
statements. We think you’ll agree this Bugatti makes a very strong
statement indeed.<br />
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$2 million – Koenigsegg One:1</h4>
You can buy a lot with $2 million — a really nice house, about 80
Mazda MX-5’s, or the Swedish “megacar” shown above. A logical thinker
could probably think of a better way to spend your life savings, but
megacars don’t give a damn about logic. Because they’re mega. And after
reading what the car is capable of, $2 million might actually be a
steal.<br />
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The limited-edition One:1 is based on the Agera R, and it earned its
poetic moniker by employing a 1:1 kilogram-to-horsepower ratio. The
figure on each side of the colon? 1,340. That’s right, this car has
1,340hp, and can theoretically top 273 mph because of it. Simply put,
this is one of the fastest automobiles ever made, and with its F1-style
honeycomb core, carbon-fiber intake manifold, and ventilated ceramic
brakes, it’s one of the most advanced as well.<br />
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Just six examples of the speedy Swede were built, and each one was
sold quite quickly. Keep an eye out on Craigslist — you never know.<br />
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$2 million – Koenigsegg Regera</h4>
When we think of hybrid hypercars, we generally fantasize about the “<a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/koenigsegg-outsprints-porsche-ferrari-mclaren/">holy trinity</a>”
— aka, the McLaren P1, Porsche 918 Spyder, and Ferrari LaFerrari.
Somehow, Koenigsegg always gets left out, despite the fact that the
Swedish automaker makes a vehicle that outshines its electrified
competition in many ways.<br />
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Powered by a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 and a 4.5-kWh battery pack, the
$2 million Regera produces an outstanding 1,500hp in total, a stat made
all the more impressive when you consider the car’s low weight of 3,240
lbs. Zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds is impressive to be sure, but the
Regera’s 0 to 186 mph sprint is even more mind-blowing — the feat is
accomplished in only 10.9 seconds. By Koenigsegg’s internal estimates,
the car will be able to reach its top speed of 248 mph in just 20
seconds or so, which is a triumph over physics as much as it is a
bragging right.<br />
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Why just an estimate? Apparently, the brand can’t find a road long enough. <br />
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$8 million – Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero</h4>
By far the most expensive car on our list, the Exelero makes its
appearance under Honorable Mentions due to its one-off status. The
Maybach was also built way back in 2004, but that actually makes its
sticker price more impressive.<br />
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Adjusted for inflation, the Exelero would cost around $10.1 million
in the U.S. today, which is close to the GDP of a small island nation.
Money and Maybach are about as closely related as peanut butter and
jelly, but the two-door further justifies its cost with a 700hp,
twin-turbo V12 and luxurious amenities.<br />
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$2.7 million – LaFerrari FXX K</h4>
The Ferrari LaFerrari is a vehicle held back by one thing — the law.
Emissions standards and safety equipment add considerable bulk to a
near-perfect machine, so for the track-only FXX K, the car bows only to
physics.<br />
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The “standard” car’s output of 950hp was boosted to a downright silly
1,035hp in FXX K guise, and its various body modifications have
increased downforce by up to 50 percent. Even the tires are space age,
as the slick Pirellis feature embedded sensors to keep tabs on
longitudinal, lateral, and radial acceleration, as well as temperature
and pressure. Until Ferrari invents some sort of road-going hyperdrive,
this is about as good as a performance car gets.<br />
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$2.2 million – Lamborghini Sesto Elemento</h4>
The Sesto Elemento embraces minimalism like few other cars on the
planet — its chassis, body, drive shaft, and suspension components are
all crafted from carbon fiber, meaning this 570hp demon weighs less than
a Honda Fit. As you might expect, the upshot is incredible.<br />
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Zero to 60 mph comes in a motorbike-rivaling 2.5 seconds, and the car
will sniff 200 mph if you have enough road. With that type of
acceleration, you won’t notice the lack of infotainment, massaging
seats, or hand-stitched upholstery, because this car is meant for one
thing — speed. It does have air conditioning and a stereo, though.<br />
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Why an honorable mention? Like the FXX K, the Elemento is confined to the track only.<br />
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$1.9 million – Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4</h4>
Ferruccio Lamborghini, the man who founded one of Italy’s most iconic
car brands, would have turned 100 years old in 2016. To celebrate,
Lamborghini created the Centenario, a $1.9 million magnum opus that is
equally at home on the racetrack as it is on a bedroom wall poster.<br />
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Longer, larger, yet lighter than the Aventador supercar, the
carbon-fiber Centenario features an exterior that is both beautiful and
functional. The aerodynamic bumper fins, hood vents, wheel blades, and
powerful rear haunches are all sculpted to keep the limited-edition
vehicle glued to the ground, and Lambo says the Centenario is twice as
aerodynamically efficient as the Aventador.<br />
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And then there’s the power. Simply put, the Centenario is equipped
with the most extreme engine Lamborghini has ever built, as the
6.5-liter V12 pumps out a whopping 770hp at 8,600 rpm. Given its low
weight of 3,351 pounds, the Raging Bull demolishes 60 mph in just 2.8
seconds, and it’ll scream its way to 220 mph given enough space.<br />
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$1.4 million – Ferrari LaFerrari</h4>
This 950hp hypercar is so prestigious that its name literally
translates to <i>“The Ferrari”</i> in Italian. The automaker’s first mild
hybrid, LaFerrari equips a 6.3-liter V12 alongside an electric motor and
trick Kinetic Energy Recovery System, which results in a shade less
than 1,000 ponies and 664 pavement-crushing torques.<br />
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Few cars on the road are more striking, and even fewer accelerate
faster. With a dry weight of less than 2,800 lbs, this dragon-like
performance car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds,
and it’ll prance to 124 mph in under 7. Flat out, it’ll top 217 mph.<br />
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The only thing quicker than the car itself is how briskly it sold, as
all 499 units were snatched up faster than you can say <i>“bank loan.”</i><br />
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$1.4 million – Aston Martin One-77</h4>
To be sure, 1.4 million is a popular number in the supercar world,
because that’s what it took to get your hands on this limited-edition
Aston. We say “took” because all 77 units have been spoken for, so if
you were hoping to channel your inner Bond with this car, your luck has
unfortunately run out.<br />
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Arguably the most classically handsome car on this list, the One-77
is built around a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, with a handcrafted
aluminum body providing its sophisticated, aggressive look.<br />
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Under the vented hood lurks a naturally aspirated V12 that displaces
7.3 liters, which is a lot. It produces 75 hp and 553 lb-ft, which is
also a lot. Those numbers make the One-77 the fastest Aston Martin ever
made, as this spy chaser will top 220 mph in the right conditions. From a
stop, it’ll do 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.<br />
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$1.2 million – Zenvo ST1</h4>
Assembled on Denmark’s island of Zealand, the Zenvo ST1 is less of a
car and more of an uncaged animal. It creates an absolutely obscene
amount of power by combining a 6.8-liter V8 with both a supercharger and
a turbocharger. Just how much is obscene, exactly? How about 1,104hp
and 1,054 lb-ft, all channeled to the car’s rear wheels.Unfortunately
for the Danish outfit, the mostly hand-built ST1 has been surrounded
with controversy since its debut. During <em>Top Gear’s</em> 21st
season, the program tested the supercar around its famous track, only to
be met with constant breakdowns, slower than expected lap times, and a
good old-fashioned engine fire.<br />
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Zenvo disputed <em>Top Gear’s</em> claims, stating the show only
published the vehicle’s sluggish laps and that the fire was caused by
hours of extreme driving. Nevertheless, the vehicle’s murderous looks
and monstrous grunt are nothing to shake a stick at. We certainly
wouldn’t kick it out of the garage.<br />
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$1.15 million – McLaren P1</h4>
McLaren has its roots in racing, originating as a dominant Formula
One team before expanding into mass production. Those racing roots poke
through in their cars, marvels of carbon and steel that showcase British
engineering at its best. McLaren’s design philosophy is embodied in the
P1, a lightweight speedster that can easily break speed limits and the
bank. The first thing one might notice about the P1 is just how slight
it is. The svelte body is designed to be aerodynamic, with the
ornamental trappings of typical cars removed for the sake of speed.
Titanium and carbon fiber are used throughout to keep the P1
lightweight, part of McLaren’s singular desire for performance.<br />
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The P1 looks impressive, but how does it drive? Quite fast, it turns
out. The P1 can go from 0 to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds. It has both a
twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor, which can be used in
conjunction with each other. Front and rear wings adjust automatically
to changes in speed and downforce, reducing drag to keep the P1 gliding.
A rocket on wheels, the McLaren P1 is a dream for anyone who wants to
feel the power of a Formula One car in a street-legal package. It’s a
shame that it’s completely sold out.<br />
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$1.1 million – Rolls-Royce Phantom Serenity</h4>
It used to be that owning a
particular make or model car was a sufficient display of wealth. Today,
however, it seems like every YouTube rap sensation or Saudi Prince can
afford a Maybach. Rare models just don’t seem rare any more. Enter the
bespoke car. Luxury manufacturers have begun to emphasize customization,
creating unique takes on high-end models that are as much pieces of art
as they are automobiles. Case in point: The Rolls-Royce Phantom
Serenity, a unique version of the well-known Phantom coupe with a
tranquil pearl paint job and an interior that draws on Japanese artwork.<br />
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While the outside of the car is the very portrait of austerity, the
interior is a temple to opulence, with silk upholstery inspired by the
textiles of imperial China. Blossoms drawn in classic Japanese style
adorn the walls of the Serenity, emphasizing the zen aesthetic. The
technical aspects of the Phantom are well-documented; it handles well
and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds. What makes the
Serenity unique is its singular aesthetic, a commitment to luxury that
makes it seem more like a royal litter than a car. Rolls-Royce is
banking on the Serenity as a harbinger of things to come in the luxury
car market, of a future where the wealthy commission bespoke cars just
as the princes of Italy funded renaissance paintings. Those who want
this rare beast may be out of luck; so far, only one exists.<br />
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It’s important to note that a car doesn’t have to be expensive to be
good, but it doesn’t exactly hurt either. These dream wheels, titans of
pavement and pocketbook, are some of the most jaw-dropping vehicles to
ever grace the asphalt, and it will take something truly special to top
them.<br />
Until that happens, we simply look on, and wonder.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671949765817653853.post-21960010621629299192017-01-10T11:51:00.000-08:002017-01-10T11:51:20.361-08:0020 Muscle Cars That Deserve A ComebackMuscle cars refer to the cars which have very powerful engines and
also classic designs. The last century saw a lot of production of these
types of muscle cars which were both useful as well as stylish and were
truly revolutionary cars. Here is a list of muscle cars which made a
mark in the history of cars.
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The Porsche 928 which enjoyed fame as one of the muscle cars from the
years of 1978 to 1995. It was basically produced to replace the Porsche
911 which was a very renowned car of those times. With a stylish design
and a powerful engine Porsche 928 went on to become one of its kind in
that era for being a coupe with a front mounted V8 engine and it was the
first ever car manufactured by Porsche with these specifications.<br />
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The BMW E30 has always been the dream and luxury car that has always
been one. This car was manufactured by BMW from the year 1982-1994. The
BMW E30 cars enjoyed the luxury of being powered by straight six engines
and a range of four cylindrical engines. The BMW 3 Series E30 came in
many stylish designs and provided designs in two doors, four doors and
also five doors which were really commendable in the era of 1980's.<br />
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Studebaker Avanti 1964 was a stylish car and hands down it has to be
in the list of muscle cars to get the list complete. The design of the
car itself is so beastly that you get intimidated just by looking at the
car. And it was exactly like the beast it looked like with a powerful
engine of 240 horsepower which enabled a high-speed performance for the
car. Moreover, this car took over the age with its ravishing beauty.<br />
<img alt="Pontiac-22" class="size-large wp-image-20975 aligncenter" height="397" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Pontiac-22-1024x636.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Pontiac 2+2 was an American make car which was manufactured by
Pontiac General Motors. The design of the car was borrowed from Ferrari
and provided seating for four. The Pontiac 2+2 had very powerful engines
which were provided by Chevrolet. They were six inline cylinders which
assured a smooth drive. This car is one of the muscle cars as it
provided Tri-power engines and a great suspension. The manufacturing of
this car took place roughly between the years 1964-1970.<br />
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The Mercury Comet Cyclone was manufactured for a short period of time
which was 1964-1971 but still it was one of the stylish cars. Mercury
Comet Cyclone had a sporty look and it also sported bucket seats and a
spoked steering wheel. The engine parts of this car were designed in the
style of muscle cars. This car was known as Mercury Comet which later
came to be known as Mercury Comet Cyclone in the year 1967.<br />
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Ford Ranchero, just as the name suggests, this vintage beauty was
basically made for outdoor work and thus was more of a mini pick up
truck. The design was sleek and stylish and it would easily pass as a
sports car. It was a unique combination between a sedan and a truck
which had the precision of muscle cars and the style of sedans. The
utility of the car made it popular amongst the public.<br />
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Manufactured by Chevrolet the Chevy Kingswood 427 was a chic station
wagon which had five doors and was made for tough use. With a stylish
exterior and powerful engine with V8 Turbo jet 390, horsepower Chevy
Kingswood definitely qualified for the list of muscle cars. The make of
the car was very professional and this car also posed to be an example
of style combined with utility as being a station wagon it could also be
used for business purposes.<br />
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The Oldsmobile Rallye 350 was an American car manufactured by the
Hemmings Muscle Machines. The name of the manufacturers itself gives the
proof of this car being a noteworthy one when it comes to the criteria
of muscle cars. The Oldsmobile was basically introduced as an attempt to
bring in the junior muscle cars in the market. It was not big or
beastly like other cars but it the engine of this car was definitely
powerful.<br />
<img alt="Ford-Torino-Talladega" class="size-full wp-image-20980 aligncenter" height="445" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford-Torino-Talladega.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Ford Torino Talladega was a race car which was produced by Ford
in the year 1969. This car was named after the Talladega Racetrack in
Alabama where this car made its race debut. Torino Talladega – this ford
creation looked like the personification of style with a fastback yet
on the off hand, this was manufactured for the purpose of racing. This
car was an aerodynamic version of the Ford Torino and was one of the
best muscle cars by Ford.<br />
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The Pontiac Grand Prix SJ was one of the well-known and all-time
loved muscle cars that was manufactured by Pontiac which was basically
aimed to be a personal car for the public. The design of the car was
slightly stretched which gave it a grand look. The Pontiac Grand Prix
was one of the most accepted cars by the public and it sold around 1,
12,000 units. With a blend of luxury and muscle, the car showed its high
in performance.<br />
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The Chrysler Hurst 300 was manufactured by Chrysler Corporation after
the World War II. This car began the production in the year 1950 and
stopped soon in the year 1960. This car can be given the title of being
the ancestor of the muscle cars as from this car the concept of a muscle
car came into being. As the production began just a few years after the
war ended these cars were really expensive and not meant for the common
public.<br />
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The AMC/360 Hornet was manufactured by the American Motor Corporation
(AMC) for a short period of 1970 to 1977. The design of this car was
pretty compact but this car was marketed as a sports car for
motorsports. The AMC/360 Hornet was a four doors wagon and also sported a
sunroof which was unique in the era of the 1970s and hence this car was
totally an eye-catcher. In fact, this acted as a compact alternative to
other muscle cars of the period.<br />
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GMC Typhoon was a high-performance SUV by General Motors whose
production lasted only for a year from 1992-1993. This GMC Typhoon was a
really fast car, which could accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 5.7
seconds. This made this car one of the most powerful muscle cars. The
design of the car was like an extended jeep. Only 4697 GMC cars were
produced during its production period. Needless to say, this car had a
really powerful engine.<br />
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The Chevrolet El Camino was produced based on the success of Ford
Ranchero and sported a similar design. It was also a combination of a
pickup truck and a sedan and hence became popular to the public. The
Chevrolet El Camino was manufactured between the period from 1964-1987.
This car was basically produced as a competition to the Ford Ranchero.
With all the appealing factor in it, the car promises an amazing ride
through it all.<br />
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The Triumph Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show way back
in the year 1962. This car was a small car and was a two-seater sport
convertible car. This car was designed by the famous car designer
Giovanni Michelotti and thus is definitely a must add to the list of
muscle cars. The car was manufactured by Standard Motor Company and the
Triumph Motor Company and the production was carried out between the
period from 1962-1980.<br />
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Cadillac Eldorado is one of the most celebrated muscle cars which
enjoyed the longest production time up to ten decades. The first model
was launched in the year 1957 and it was a convertible model. This car
was definitely not for the common public being a luxury car and thus it
was only bought by the privileged and thus was considered as a class
symbol. Over the generations, this personal luxury car has been in the
list of competitors and referring it to just as a vintage muscle car is
certainly not sufficient.<br />
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The Citroen DS was one of the most stylish sports muscle cars seen in
the 1950s, right exactly the period when its production began. Designed
by the Italian car designer Flaminio Bertoni the Citroen DS sported a
futuristic body design and was given the title of the most beautiful
cars of all times by the Classic and Sports Car Magazine. This car was
very popular and sold a lot of units around the globe.<br />
<img alt="Peugeot-205-GTi" class="size-large wp-image-20989 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Peugeot-205-GTi-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Peugeot 205 GTi was a supermini car manufactured by the French
company Peugeot. The 205 GTi was launched in the year 1984 and had an
XU5J engine which made it one of the fastest muscle cars. The production
life of this car was comparatively short as it was discontinued in the
year 1992. Even in this short span, it made a mark and many
improvisations were made on this car for better performance. This was
treated as the benchmark in the group of cars.<br />
<img alt="Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-GT" class="size-large wp-image-20990 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alfa-Romeo-Giulia-GT-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Alfa Romeo Giulia GT was a sports car which was manufactured by the
Italian car manufacturers Alfa Romeo. The car enjoyed a short
manufacturing period from the period from 1963-1965. The car was
launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it was appreciated. This car
was compact in size but quite speedy and thus goes down the list of
muscle cars. The sight of this car let people from the 50s splutter with
possible superlative words possible.<br />
<img alt="Buick-Grand-National-GNX - muscle cars" class="aligncenter wp-image-20991 size-full" height="424" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Buick-Grand-National-GNX.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Buick Grand National GNX is one of the classic vintage muscle
cars which you can lay your eyes on. Its production began in the year
1978 and it has been very popular since then. The engine of the car is
so powerful that the speed goes from 0 to 60 mph within seconds of
accelerating and thus was a perfect car for long drives on the highways.
With a 3.8-liter V-6 turbo performance-tuned factor in it, the car
deserves to be in the top 20.<br />
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<strong>1954 Volkswagen Beetle </strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £11,675</b></div>
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The big news for the 1954 VW Beetle was a
new engine, which was increased to 1.2 liters and 32 hp. Also new for
1954, an ignition switch and key that replaced the dashboard-mounted
push-button starter. This coincided with upgrades made to key components
including a redesigned crankshaft.</div>
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The increase in displacement and power
improved the engine’s free revving capability without compromising
torque at lower speeds. Concurrently, compression ratios were gradually
raised as the octane ratings of fuel was raised during the 1950s and
1960s. The air-cooled engine was installed in the rear, just like in
other Beetles, so its weight provided traction to the rear wheels.</div>
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According to Volkswagen’s accounts for the
’54 Beetle, the car was offered as Standard and De Luxe Sedan. Design
cues of the standard model included a heater and vent wings in the front
windows that pivoted so drivers and passengers can control fresh air
ventilation.</div>
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Volkswagen said both vintage cars were
designed for long-distance driving, with ‘finger-tip steering’ and an
engine capable of 32 mpg. The De Luxe Sedan added upscale upholstery,
chrome plating, and hydraulic brakes. By the early 1950's, the Beetle was
being sold in 100 countries across the globe.</div>
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<img alt="1968 Aston Martin DBS Vantage" class="alignnone wp-image-21016 size-large" height="388" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aston-martin_dbs_3_68-1024x622.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Aston Martin DBS Vantage</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £96,650</b></div>
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The DBS is a grand tourer produced by Aston
Martin Lagonda Ltd from 1967 to 1972. The car was prominently featured
in the 1969 James Bond flick <i>“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”</i> and in
the 1970s television show <i>“The Persuaders!”</i> as Lord Brett Sinclair’s
ride.</div>
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The DBS was meant to be the rightful
successor to the Aston Martin DB6, although both vintage cars were
produced concurrently for three years. It featured four full sized seats
and was a bigger coupé than the DB6, but was powered by the same
4.0-liter mill as the previous car.</div>
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Engine output was pegged at 282 hp, although
a vantage engine option used Italian-built Weber carburetors, raising
output to 325 hp. The DBS was designed and developed to have a more
contemporary appeal than the previous series of Aston models.</div>
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It also incorporated a squared off front
grille and fastback style rear end, which were atypical for Astons at
the time, but very much then modish and fashionable in automotive design
circles of the late 1960's. Trademark Aston Martin design elements like a
hood scoop, side air vents with stainless steel brightwork, and knock
off wire wheels were however retained.</div>
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<img alt="Mazda MX-5" class="alignnone wp-image-21017 size-large" height="427" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mk-1-13-1024x684.jpg" width="640" />
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<strong>Mazda MX-5</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £4,450</b></div>
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The Mazda MX-5, launched as the Eunos
Roadster in Japan and the MX-5 Miata in North America, is a lightweight
two-seater with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration. Built by
Mazda in Hiroshima, the model was unveiled in 1989 at the Chicago Auto
Show.</div>
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The MX-5 was conceptualized as a small
roadster with lightweight and minimal mechanical sophistication that’s
only limited by safety and legal requirements, while being reliable and
technologically advanced. The car is essentially the evolution of the
British sports cars of the 1950's and ’60s, like the Austin-Healey 100,
Triumph Spitfire, MG MGA, and specifically the Lotus Elan.</div>
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The original MX-5 was powered by a 1.6-liter
dual overhead cam inline 4-cylinder engine, generating 115 hp at 6500
rpm and 100 lb·ft of torque at 5500 rpm. The engine used an electronic
fuel injection system with a vane-type air flow meter and an electronic
ignition system.</div>
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Standard transmission was a 5-speed manual, a
unit sourced from the one used in the Mazda 929/Luce. In the U.S. and
Japan, an optional automatic gearbox was offered but proved to be
unpopular. Although it’s still possible to purchase a usable first-gen
MX-5, the best of these vintage cars command a heftier price tag.</div>
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<img alt="1970 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato" class="alignnone wp-image-21018 size-large" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1970_Lancia_Fulvia_Sport_Zagato_-_fvl-1024x622.jpg" width="702" /><br />
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<strong>Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £23,225</b></div>
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The Fulvia Sport was a fastback two-seater
built for Lancia by Zagato. It was designed by Ercole Spada and was
based on Coupé mechanicals. Lancia commissioned the Sport to Zagato as a
more sporty and aerodynamic iteration of the coupé. It was meant to be
used both for the road and for track competitions. Not everyone
liked the fastback body, but Zagato certainly turned the Fulvia into a
car with a genuine presence.</div>
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<img alt="Austin Mini Cooper 1275S" class="alignnone wp-image-21019 size-full" height="333" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1482418.jpg" width="500" /><br />
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<strong>Austin Mini Cooper 1275S</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £25,050</b></div>
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The 1275S was the best Cooper, a definitive
classic Mini, with a matching price tag. It won three Monte Carlo
rallies and was endowed with the uncanny ability to outdo many, more
powerful sports cars. It only packed 76 horsepower, but it was enough to
propel the car to 100 mph.</div>
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<img alt="Datsun 240Z" class="alignnone wp-image-21020" height="447" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/741d8be09573486066989a222571f255.jpg" width="712" /><br />
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<strong>Datsun 240Z</strong></div>
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2016 value: £21,650</div>
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The American headline read, <i>“The Big Healey
lives,”</i> as the Datsun 240Z arrived in the United States and barged into a
market that was once dominated by European-made sports cars. The
trend-setting S30 is considered as one of the most successful sports car
lines ever produced and remains one of the finest rides to emerge from
Japan. Its sleek styling, modern engineering, impressive performance,
and relatively low price, certainly struck a major chord with the
public.</div>
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<img alt="Range Rover Classic 2-Door" class="alignnone wp-image-21021" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/39a0a08ad679c4606e0881dcd3a56bf2.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Range Rover Classic 2-Door</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £29,125</b></div>
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The Range Rover Classic is a luxury SUV
series produced from 1970 to 1996. It was the first generation of
automobiles produced under the Range Rover name. For an entire decade,
it was only available in a two-door body style, before a four-door
variant was introduced in 1981. But it’s the original that’s the most
sought after, with values closing on the £30,000 mark.</div>
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<img alt="BMW 2002 Tii" class="alignnone wp-image-21022" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bmw-2002-tii-photo-600830-s-986x603.jpg" width="712" /><br />
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<strong>BMW 2002 Tii</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £17,000</b></div>
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The reputation of the BMW 3 Series as the
consummate compact executive car can be traced to other vintage cars
like the 2002 Tii. Until the official public debut of the 2002 Turbo,
this was the world’s fastest normally-aspirated ‘02’ car. Power emanates
from an SOHC inline-4, water-cooled engine rated at 140 hp and 130
lb-ft of torque. It is believed that less than 200 copies are left in
the UK.</div>
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<img alt="1966 Alfa Romeo Spider" class="alignnone wp-image-21023 size-large" height="383" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alfa-romeo-spider-1966-4-1024x558.jpg" width="702" /><br />
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<strong>Alfa Romeo Spider</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £25,925</b></div>
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a roadster produced
from 1966 to 1993. It replaced the Giulia Spider and for nearly three
decades it remained in production with only minor cosmetic and
mechanical updates. Pininfarina assembled the first three series in
Grugliasco, while the fourth series were produced in San Giorgio
Canavese. The last Spider was built in April 1993 – it was the last rear
wheel drive Alfa Romeo before the 8C Competizione of 2007.</div>
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<img alt="Ford Escort Mexico" class="alignnone wp-image-21026" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/image-thumb.png" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Ford Escort Mexico</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £26,975</b></div>
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The Ford Escort Mexico made its debut in
November 1970 and was so named because of Ford’s victory in the grueling
16,000-mile London to Mexico World Cup Rally of 1970. The Mexico was
the most successful of the<i> ‘Rally Sport Escorts’</i> from the newly formed
A.V.O (Advancd Vehicles Operations) and it became one of the most
coveted vintage cars of the 1970's.</div>
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<img alt="Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC" class="alignnone wp-image-21027" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_6117_1.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £10,200</b></div>
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The 450 SLC was developed to enable
Mercedes-Benz to compete in the 1978 World Rally Championship. It is
powered by a front mounted 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder M 117 rated at 225 hp
and 278.5 ft-lb of torque. Among the vintage cars featured in this list,
this one offers the best bang for your hard-earned buck. Just over
£10,000 to drive away with what is undoubtedly a lot more interesting
than anything offered by Mercedes today.</div>
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<img alt="Citroen SM" class="alignnone wp-image-21028 size-large" height="423" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/va7Oodm-1024x617.jpg" width="702" /><br />
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<strong>Citroen SM</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £34,125</b></div>
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The SM is a high-performance coupé
manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1970 to 1975. It ranked third
in the 1971 European Car of the Year contest, behind its stablemate
Citroën GS. It also bagged the 1972 Motor Trend Car of the Year award in
the United States. Values of the SM continue to rise, as the market
realizes that this was one of the coolest vintage cars of the 1970's.</div>
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<img alt="Ford Capri" class="alignnone wp-image-21029" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/800px-Cars-redcapri-blackpool-amoswolfe.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Ford Capri</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £13,950</b></div>
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The Capri is a fastback coupé produced by
Ford Motor from 1969 to 1986. It was designed by Philip T. Clark, one of
the main designers of the Mustang. There was a time when folks
just couldn’t give a Capri away. Nowadays, even the 4-cylinder vintage
cars command a substantial premium, but its the 6-cylinder Capris that
are attracting the most interest. In March 2016, a Capri 280
<i>‘Brooklands’</i> sold for £54,000 at an auction.</div>
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<img alt="Porsche 944 Turbo" class="alignnone wp-image-21030 size-large" height="388" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/maxresdefault-1024x622.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Porsche 944 Turbo</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £21,875</b></div>
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The 944 Turbo was the first car to use a
ceramic port liner, new forged pistons and was also the first
car with identical power output with or without a catalytic
converter. As values of 911's continue to skyrocket, it’s logical that
some good tidings will trickle down to other Porsche models. Not too
long ago, you could buy a 944 for a nominal amount. Today, it has
breached the £20,000 mark.</div>
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<img alt="Jensen Interceptor III" class="alignnone wp-image-21031" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/232_634969702176047500.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Jensen Interceptor III</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £51,250</b></div>
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The Jensen Interceptor III reached the peak
of its development between 1974 and 1976. Convertible and coupé body
styles were introduced and progressively updated versions of the
Chrysler 440ci motor were fitted throughout the range. By the end of
1976, a total of 6407 Interceptors had been produced, of which 4255 were
Interceptor III's. This grand tourer has enjoyed a phenomenal 2016, with
values increasing by 36.9%.</div>
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<img alt="1994 Porsche 928 GTS" class="alignnone wp-image-21032 size-large" height="360" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/maxresdefault-1-1024x576.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Porsche 928 GTS</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £33,850</b></div>
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The Porsche 928 lived a long life, it
remained in production from 1977 to 1995, but the car was often
misunderstood. Porsche decided to kill the 928 in the restructuring that
spawned the water-cooled 911 and the Boxster, but not before it built
the ultimate version of the 928, the GTS. Its 5.4-liter V8 blasted out
345 hp, enough to propel the car from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds.</div>
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<img alt="BMW 3.0 CSL" class="alignnone wp-image-21033 size-large" height="360" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/7-2-1024x576.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>BMW 3.0 CSL</strong></div>
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The 3.0 CSL was introduced in May 1972 as a
homologation special so the car can compete in the European Touring Car
Championship. The following year it received an aerodynamic package
including a huge air dam, short fins along the front fenders, tall rear
wing, and a spoiler above and behind the trailing edge of the roof. The
complete aero package earned the racing version of the CSL the moniker
<i>“Batmobile”</i>.</div>
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<img alt="1974 Aston Martin Lagonda V8 Saloon (Series 1)" class="alignnone wp-image-21034 size-large" height="368" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1974_AstonMartinLagonda_SeriesI1-1024x590.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Aston Martin Lagonda S1</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £62,725</b></div>
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Introduced at the 1974 London Motor Show,
the Aston Martin Lagonda S1 was a long-wheelbased, 4-door version of the
Aston Martin V8. The car was based on the DBS and holds the distinction
as the first car to bear the Lagonda name since the 1961 Rapide. Only
seven of these vintage cars were ever built and all were powered by a
5.3-liter DOHC V8 rated at 280 hp and 301 lb·ft of torque.</div>
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<img alt="Peugeot 205 GTI" class="alignnone wp-image-21035 size-full" height="365" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zjxiyffrzl9yogpbt7lc.jpg" width="658" /><br />
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<strong>Peugeot 205 GTI</strong></div>
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<b>2016 value: £11,275</b></div>
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The 1.6 liter GTI made its official debut
in 1984 and came with a XU5J engine, generating 104 hp. The 1.9 liter
version came with an XU9JA engine that was good for 126 hp. The 205 is
still often regarded as a benchmark in group car tests of the latest GTI
models or equivalent. According to Hagerty, Peugeot 205 GTIs increased
in value over the summer of 2016, with pristine copies achieving over
£30,000.</div>
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<img alt="1990 Audi RR Quattro Turbo 20v" class="alignnone wp-image-21036 size-large" height="342" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/unnamed-1024x549.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<strong>Audi Quatrro RR</strong></div>
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2016 value: £47,925</div>
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Audi launched the Quattro in the European
market in 1980. It featured Audi’s quattro permanent 4-wheel drive
system, and the first to combine 4WD with a turbocharged engine. Audi
Quattro's are referred to by their engine codes: the later 20v being the
<i>“RR”</i> engine, hence, RR or <i>“20v”</i> Quattro. With the car’s growing cult
status and world rally winning pedigree, the demand will surely increase
for many years to come. </div>
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royalty? With all tradition covered up and giving us successors of its
successful genres are these classy cars of the 50s. All these brands and
its vintage products have been ravishingly adorable since those days
and no one fails to admire the same in the recent times too. Bearing
every man’s dream of having a vintage car for himself, comes these top
20 classy cars of the 50s and back.
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<img alt="Cadillac-Eldorado" class="size-large wp-image-20806 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Cadillac-Eldorado-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Cadillac Eldorado is one of the best classy cars among luxury cars
made by Cadillac. It is also one of the most expensive cars made by
Cadillac during its production year. It was one of the tops in
production and continued to ten generations. It had two models namely
the hardtop and the convertible. It is also said the discontinued
vehicle had a true driver’s luxury coupe in it. The tonneau hard cover
enclosed the convertible top to ensure the cover was hidden when the car
was wide open.<br />
<img alt="Porsche-356-Speedster" class="size-full wp-image-20807 aligncenter" height="359" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Porsche-356-Speedster.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Porsche 356 speedster is a luxury sports car that stood apart from
other classy cars due to its high-end manufacturing technology. Being a
sports car it introduced technology to reduce weight and other
engineering innovations. It was a car with rear wheel drive and rear
engine. The engine and power transmission was also innovative. This car
also was considered as one of the pure racecar and its low-to-ground
design only adds to it.<br />
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<img alt="Fiat-8V" class="size-large wp-image-20808 aligncenter" height="299" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Fiat-8V-1024x480.jpg" width="640" />
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Fiat 8V was designed by the Italian company Fiat. Unlike other classy
cars it had the power of a sports car but the elegance of a luxury
sedan. It had a V8 engine along with a four-speed gear system. The main
feature of it was that it had brakes and suspension all its wheels. This
provided less braking distance and more suspension. Fiat 8V is one of
the most impactful designs of the decade and it absolutely
revolutionized city driving. <br />
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<img alt="Mercedes-Benz-Type-300." class="size-large wp-image-20810 aligncenter" height="493" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mercedes-Benz-Type-300-1024x789.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Type 300 was produced during the period of 1951 to 1957. It was one
among the expensive classy cars. It had the best implementation of
engine and power transmission system during its production. This made it
stand out with the luxurious interior and strong build. The colors
which it came were also remarkable. Mercedes-Benz Type 300 was visually
pleasing and is one of the quickest of all. This was a first class car
with a gull-wing door arrangement which led to the cockpit.<br />
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<img alt="Ford-Thunderbird" class="size-large wp-image-20811 aligncenter" height="427" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford-Thunderbird-1024x684.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Ford Thunderbird was initially designed as a convertible with two
seats. It was produced by Ford during the period of the year 1951-1955.
Unlike other classy cars during its period it gave more importance to
driver comfort than speed. Most other car’s had a race in who can
achieve the maximum speed but ford thought differently. This acted as a
direct response to the Chevy’s Corvette and certainly had most of the
significant features possible.<br />
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<img alt="Studebaker-President-Speedster" class="size-large wp-image-20812 aligncenter" height="391" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Studebaker-President-Speedster-1024x626.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Studebaker produced this line of the car during the year of 1955. It
had some of the high-end features under development that was not
available in other classy cars. Some of these were steering, power brake
and gear transmission. It had a variant with automatic gear
transmission and various other add-on features. The standard features
and price did not fail to rock the walk in the market and the model was
also said to be pretty efficient.<br />
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<img alt="Bentley-R-Type-Continental-1" class="size-large wp-image-20815 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bentley-R-Type-Continental-1-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
It was produced as the second series in the production line of
Bentley after the world war. It had close resemblance with the Rolls
Royce. It had best looks in the classy cars section but had something
better under the hood. The displacement of the engine was high and
produced good power. This was introduced when the automotive industry
experienced great changes and this is the proof the change succeeded. As
one of the popular cars, its original price is estimated to be $18,000.<br />
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<img alt="Citroen-DS-1" class="size-large wp-image-20847 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Citroen-DS-1-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Citroen DS is an executive car manufactured by the French company
Citroen which produced classy cars. It had a front engine which provided
front wheel drive to the car. It was a sedan and had configurations of a
convertible. The design was inspired by aeronautical engineering and
produced a streamlined design. Some possible new styles and technologies
were tried and guess what, this car did well in the market from the
very day of its production<br />
<img alt="Buick-Skylark" class="size-large wp-image-20848 aligncenter" height="417" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Buick-Skylark-1024x668.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Buick Skylark is one among the classy cars that was meant for the
common people. It was priced in the affordable range so that it could be
used as a passenger car. It stood in production for a long 46 years,
which show the popularity of the car. It has incurred many changes due
to change in technology and interest. Though its production began in the
year 1951, the interior and exterior looks carried the same charm
throughout.<br />
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<img alt="BMW-503" class="size-large wp-image-20849 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/BMW-503-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
BMW 503 is an example of the need for high-end luxury cars in the
classy cars section in America. It was a two-door car with good comfort
for the driver. Even though it was meant to improve the sale of the
luxury cars, the cost of production rose. This made a loss to the
company that they couldn’t recover the money spent. The car was,
doubtlessly an icon of indulgence and luxury with an excellent driving
experience.<br />
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<img alt="Pontiac-Chiefton" class="size-large wp-image-20850 aligncenter" height="428" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Pontiac-Chiefton-1024x685.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Pontiac Chieftain was produced by Pontiac during the period 1949 to
1958. It is one of the classy cars in production from Pontiac after the
Second World War. It was manufactured as a lower-price version of its
previous models. This made the common people buy a car and thus increase
the use of cars. This had some interesting features that included a
radio with around seven vacuum tubes and even tissue dispensers with a
horsepower of around 116 in the count.<br />
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<img alt="Crosley-Hotshot" class="size-large wp-image-20851 aligncenter" height="437" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Crosley-Hotshot-1024x700.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Crosley Hotshot is a special car considering its engine design
compared to other classy cars. It was manufactured by Crosley
Corporation from the period 1939 to 1952. Its innovative engine which
had twin cylinder with air cooling brought a perfect blend of speed and
power. The engine and other suspension were later replaced. The funky
look was an add-on and in fact, the engine was renamed as Aerojet.
Anyway, the original engine was the Waukesha Model 150 Cub Twin which
had a 580cc air-cooled L head.<br />
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<img alt="Bianchina-Supermini" class="size-full wp-image-20852 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bianchina-Supermini.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Bianchina Supermini comes under the minicar section of classy cars.
There were not many mini cars in production during the period 1957 to
1970. It was produced by and Italian company Autobianchi. It was added
with the smallest engine from Fiat that was air cooled. It also
incorporated various features from Fiat cars. Everyone who owns this
Supermini still wants to show them off in a car show, given its style
and craze despite this being a 50s model.<br />
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<img alt="Chevy-Bel-Air" class="size-large wp-image-20853 aligncenter" height="480" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chevy-Bel-Air-1024x768.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Chevy Bel Air was designed by Chevrolet in three ranges. This was to
attract a big number of people that have different taste. It is one of
the best classy cars that is looked into even now. It used a V8 engine
from Chevrolet. The whole car was light weight and significantly
increased the cost of production. This had an insanely power-to-weight
ratio and brought so much fortune to the seller during its production.<br />
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<img alt="Jaguar-XK120." class="size-full wp-image-20854 aligncenter" height="426" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Jaguar-XK120.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Jaguar XK120 is one of the sports classy cars first in production
from Jaguar. It was initially designed and launched as a two-seater
model. The model was highly accepted and inspired the designers and they
created much more innovative production technology. It was one of the
fastest produced cars during the period when it was launched. This is
one of those cars everyone wants to take at least one ride before they
die.<br />
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<img alt="Chrysler-Imperial" class="size-large wp-image-20855 aligncenter" height="424" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Chrysler-Imperial-1024x680.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Chrysler Imperial was a luxury car from Chrysler which was a US
company that produced luxury cars. Among classy cars, Chrysler is one
company that makes only luxury cars during its reign. It had V8 engines
with automatic transmission. It also had other technology that would fit
into the luxury brand. As much as we have fallen for the latest
innovation now, the previous generation had fallen for this Imperial.
This was sold at a stratospheric $15,000 in the 50's.<br />
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<img alt="Continental-Mark-II" class="size-large wp-image-20856 aligncenter" height="400" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Continental-Mark-II-1024x640.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Continental Mark II is a luxury car created by the combination of
Ford and Continental Division. It is more often considered a personal
car among other classy cars. This can be traced to the cost and
technology available to it. The designers wanted to make it hit after
the Second World War. This is one of the most influential and important
models of the decade and still one of our favorites in the automotive
field.<br />
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<img alt="Henry-J-Vangabond" class="size-large wp-image-20857 aligncenter" height="425" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Henry-J-Vangabond-1024x681.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Henry J Vangabond is a model manufactured by Kaiser-Frazer
Corporation. The car was made available in the classy car’s market
through 1954. After its development, it started working on a new 4
cylinder design. Along with its better marketing and other latest
technology it provides considerable performance. It carried very few
components compared to rivals. Henry J Vangabond is a not-so-widely
popular masterpiece that kept shining in the market for quite a time<br />
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<img alt="Lincoln-Continental" class="size-large wp-image-20858 aligncenter" height="424" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lincoln-Continental-1024x680.jpg" width="640" /><br />
The Lincoln Continental was an absolute car made for luxury, created
by the combination of Ford and Continental Division. It is more often
considered a personal car among other classy cars. This can be traced to
the cost and technology available to it. The design was inspired by the
post-world war scenes and requirements. This was first planned for a
limited throw and then the response from the car lovers led to a massive
production.<br />
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<img alt="Fiat-500 classy cars" class="aligncenter wp-image-20859 size-full" height="396" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Fiat-500.jpg" width="640" /><br />
Fiat 500 was designed as a passenger car to carry four people. Its
price was reduced to make it affordable compared to other classy cars.
It had a rear engine and hence rear wheel drive. It had only two doors
which were changed later. It was described as a car designed for the
town life. It was small and was easy to maneuver in crowded places. Fiat
500 is a fabulous car in its own right and an appreciable innovation in
the field.<br />
You can check out for all these cars that took over the word classy
in the 1950s. A few of these are on sale and a few rarely do you get to
see. One can see all the high-end features we see in the cars that are
being produced in the recent days are covered up in a few of these
vintage ones and not much to say, it definitely adds up to the
fascination.<br />
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The 1961-66 Lincoln Continental is a vintage car that deserves a
second shot at life because it is rare. We don’t see a lot of Lincoln
Continentals from the 60s but their classy shape never goes out of
style.</div>
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Moreover, we can still find most of the mechanical parts of this car. So, restoring one may be tricky but possible.</div>
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The 1972-73 Dodge Challenger offers an upscale look that you cannot
easily find in a modern car. Therefore, this vintage car deserves
restoration if you ever find one.</div>
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Reproduction of its mechanical parts is continuous so it is still possible to save this vintage car. </div>
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The 1964-65 Ford Falcon is one of the more popular Ford cars back in
the day. So, you can find many of this still around until today.
Therefore, restoring one is easier unlike rare vehicles.</div>
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Its simple design makes it the perfect first project for a first-time restorer.</div>
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The 1953-54 Chevrolet Bel Air boasts a conservative yet handsome
look. So, it deserves a second shot at life to be the best companion of
the modern gentleman.</div>
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Mechanical and electronic parts are still available so you can easily buy them at reasonable prices.</div>
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The 1951-54 Packard Pacific is one of the best models under the Packard nameplate.</div>
This beautiful car is comes in style and is very durable so you can
still find some around. Nearly all mechanical and electrical parts are
still available so you can restore one immediatel<img alt="Vintage car (6)" class="alignnone wp-image-11504 size-full" height="428" src="http://16416-presscdn-0-35.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Vintage-car-6.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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The 1956-58 Studebaker Golden Hawk is a very popular vintage car. Many car enthusiasts still want to have this car even today.</div>
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There are many units of this car made so it is not hard to find one that you can restore.</div>
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The 1970-73 Plymouth Duster is a desirable vintage muscle car that comes a more pocket-friendly price.</div>
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This is the next best thing if you can’t afford a Charger or a
Challenger. Many suppliers still offer parts of this car, making it easy
to work on.</div>
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The 1955-56 De Soto Fireflite Hemi is one of the most affordable
Hemis that you can get. Although it is not as muscular as the other
Hemis, it is still a great car that deserves restoration.</div>
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Another challenge is restoring it because parts are really hard to
find. However, the quality of this car is really good that it is worth
to give it another shot.</div>
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The 1928-31 Ford Model A is the Mustang of the pre-war era. Although
it looks really vintage, it has a classic appeal that still works today.</div>
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Also, most parts of this car are still available so restoration is possible.</div>
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The 1968-72 Oldsmobile Cutlass a vintage car that has a classic muscle look.</div>
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Many units are still available for restoration with parts out there that you can buy at reasonable prices.</div>
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