Top Classic and Most Desired Cars in the World
Top Classic and Most Desired Cars in the World
Ferrari 250 GTO (1962–1964)
Ferrari 250 GTO (1962–1964)
Why is it legendary? Considered the Holy Grail of classic cars.
Why is it legendary? Considered the Holy Grail of classic cars.
Produced: Only 36 units.
Produced: Only 36 units.
Market value: Has been sold for more than US$ 70 million at auction.
Market value: Has been sold for more than US$ 70 million at auction.
Features: V12, a race car homologated for the streets.
Features: V12, a race car homologated for the streets.
Jaguar E-Type (1961–1975)
Jaguar E-Type (1961–1975)
Why is it legendary? Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car ever made.
Why is it legendary? Enzo Ferrari said it was the most beautiful car ever made.
Design: Long hood, elegant lines, quintessential British sports car.
Design: Long hood, elegant lines, quintessential British sports car.
Popularity: Icon of the 1960s, a mix of luxury and performance.
Popularity: Icon of the 1960s, a mix of luxury and performance.
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (1954–1957)
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (1954–1957)
Why is it legendary? The “gullwing” doors made it instantly iconic.
Why is it legendary? The “gullwing” doors made it instantly iconic.
Innovation: First car with direct fuel injection.
Innovation: First car with direct fuel injection.
Current value: Above US$ 1 million, depending on condition.
Current value: Above US$ 1 million, depending on condition.
Porsche 911 (Classic, especially 1960s–1980s models)
Porsche 911 (Classic, especially 1960s–1980s models)
Why is it legendary? One of the most enduring and influential sports cars of all time.
Why is it legendary? One of the most enduring and influential sports cars of all time.
Performance: Versatile – track racing, rallying, and great for daily use.
Performance: Versatile – track racing, rallying, and great for daily use.
Most desired: 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973), 930 Turbo (1975–1989), among others.
Most desired: 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973), 930 Turbo (1975–1989), among others.
Lamborghini Miura (1966–1973)
Lamborghini Miura (1966–1973)
Why is it legendary? The first mid-engine supercar.
Why is it legendary? The first mid-engine supercar.
Design: Marcello Gandini (Bertone), pure Italian art.
Design: Marcello Gandini (Bertone), pure Italian art.
Engine: V12, over 170 mph in 1966!
Engine: V12, over 170 mph in 1966!
Aston Martin DB5 (1963–1965)
Aston Martin DB5 (1963–1965)
Why is it legendary? Immortalized as James Bond’s car in Goldfinger.
Why is it legendary? Immortalized as James Bond’s car in Goldfinger.
Style: Luxurious, British, and sporty.
Style: Luxurious, British, and sporty.
Value: Easily exceeds US$ 1 million in good condition.
Value: Easily exceeds US$ 1 million in good condition.
Shelby Cobra 427 (1965–1967)
Shelby Cobra 427 (1965–1967)
Why is it legendary? A mix of British AC design with American V8 power.
Why is it legendary? A mix of British AC design with American V8 power.
American icon: Brutal power in a lightweight, compact car.
American icon: Brutal power in a lightweight, compact car.
Rarity: Extremely valuable, especially originals signed by Carroll Shelby.
Rarity: Extremely valuable, especially originals signed by Carroll Shelby.
Toyota 2000GT (1967–1970)
Toyota 2000GT (1967–1970)
Why is it legendary? First Japanese super sports car. Extremely rare (only 351 made).
Why is it legendary? First Japanese super sports car. Extremely rare (only 351 made).
Design: European car influence with Japanese reliability.
Design: European car influence with Japanese reliability.
Today: Highly valued at auctions, a symbol of Japan in the automotive industry.
Today: Highly valued at auctions, a symbol of Japan in the automotive industry.
BMW 507 (1956–1959)
BMW 507 (1956–1959)
Why is it legendary? One of the brand’s most beautiful cars, extremely rare (252 units).
Why is it legendary? One of the brand’s most beautiful cars, extremely rare (252 units).
Icons: Elvis Presley owned two.
Icons: Elvis Presley owned two.
Style: Elegant roadster with sporty performance.
Style: Elegant roadster with sporty performance.
Ford GT40 (1964–1969)
Ford GT40 (1964–1969)
Why is it legendary? Built to defeat Ferrari at Le Mans – and it won 4 times in a row.
Why is it legendary? Built to defeat Ferrari at Le Mans – and it won 4 times in a row.
Racing heritage: Symbol of the Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry.
Racing heritage: Symbol of the Ford vs. Ferrari rivalry.
Value: Original models are worth tens of millions.
Value: Original models are worth tens of millions.