Best Classic Cars Ever Made

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Best Classic Cars Ever Made
1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

Table of Contents
#1 Aston Martin DB5
#2 BMW 2002
#3 Chevrolet Camaro
#4 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray
#5 Datsun 240Z
#6 Dodge Charger
#7 Ferrari Testarossa
#8 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
#9 Ford Model T
#10 Ford Mustang
#11 Jaguar E-Type
#12 Lamborghini Countach
#13 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
#14 Porsche 911
#15 Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
What are the best classic cars ever made?
Since the introduction of the automobile, a select few cars have made their mark in automotive history as timeless classics. Definitive of a genre or era, these models gained notoriety through popular culture or became mainstays in automakers’ lineups. Whether owned and maintained by a very lucky few or mass-produced models kept alive by a cult following, the cars listed below are the best 15 classic cars today.

#1 Aston Martin DB5
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Edition front left in sivler
Aston Martin DB5 Model Years and History
Founded in 1913, Aston Martin is a British manufacturer of sport and grand touring cars. Every Aston Martin is built by hand in Warwickshire, England, maintaining a tradition carried on by fellow UK-based brands like Morgan, Bentley, and Rolls Royce. While limited-production vehicles have seldom proved profitable for Aston Martin, the brand maintains an incredibly high level of cultural cache thanks to a fictional secret agent named Bond… James Bond, who first drove an Aston Martin DB5 in the 1964 film "Goldfinger." Aston Martin models have been a staple in the second-longest-running film franchise in history.

The Aston Martin DB5 was produced from 1963-1965. It was powered by a new-at-the-time alloy 4.0 Liter inline-6 which made between 282-325 horsepower. Top speed was rated at 145 mph, and the DB5 had a 0-60 time of eight seconds. While the Aston Martin DB5’s performance was quick for its era, its comfort and styling are what made it stand out from other GT cars of its day. Milan-based coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera designed its iconic body and produced 1,059 units.

The Aston Martin DB cars are the most emblematic of the brand, owing their existence to businessman David Brown, who took ownership of the financially beleaguered company in 1947, adding his initials to the models produced under his ownership, starting with the 24 hours of Spa winning DB1 and ending with the DBS of 1967. The “DB” moniker was later revived in 1994 with the DB7 and has continued with the DB9 and DB11. The DB11 is still in production today. See Aston Martin DB5 models for sale.

Aston Martin DB5 Price
How much is an Aston Martin DB5? It is probably safe to say that most of us won’t ever be able to afford one. On the low end, a DB5 in need of a lot of work is probably valued at around $600,000 while a fully restored, orginal version might cost as high as $3,000,0000. In 2019, a DB5 sold at auction for $6.3 million. Even the new, limited-production DB5 “Goldfinger” continuation cars, of which only 28 will be built, were sold for $3.4 million each.
https://classics.autotrader.com/articles/top-15-classic-cars

[Kamaji]

Most likely everyone has their own separate list.

[Smokin Joe]

I have only driven 4 of those, but of the ones I drove, the 240Z was impressive on windy roads.

I almost bought a used E-type Jag (had the cash), but at the time could not think of anyone in my area who would have known squat about it. (The saying was 'if you're going to own a British car, you'd best have a mechanic on staff'). Too steep a learning curve, and it would have been a summer vehicle, so I didn't buy it.

I'd add the Studebaker Hawk to the list.