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Slim pillars meant superb all-round visibility for the driver and its hydraulic independent suspension gave comfort like never before. The doors were devoid of window frames, and the rear brake lights were set in the eye line of following motorists on purpose. From the makers of the 2CV and HY Van came the future of motoring.Ĭitroen’s quirky yet uber stylish DS set out its own terms from the outset. Once again, it was way ahead of its time with its sci-fi styling and minimal interior. Number 5 on our list of the top 10 classic cars of all time is the French Goddess: the Citroen DS.Ĭitroen’s long-awaited successor to the Traction Avant was the DS.
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Combined with its unmistakable looks, it is obvious as to why everybody loves a Beetle. With no more than 200 moving parts in the original flat-four, air-cooled engine, it is definitely workable for most hobby mechanics. The Beetle’s longevity is down to its simplicity. Today, after a massively successful production spanning eight decades, it still enjoys a huge cult following and has done throughout the best part of its life. The Volkswagen Type 1, to use its original name, had very humble beginnings: an economic four-seater that everyone in Germany could obtain. One of the best-selling cars of all time.
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The people’s car, the Volkswagen Beetle is our number 4 in the classic cars top 10. Little did Maurice Wilks know, as he sat on that beach sketching his ideas, that he had created a whole new genre of vehicle which was way ahead its time.Ĭapability and composure are two attributes of the Land Rover with the strength to make history while constantly innovating it is truly one of the greats.
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Beginning with the 80″ Series I back in 1948, Land Rover has since been engineering and shaping its way through the decades to retain its title as the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ 4×4. Series Land Rovers are described as ‘the best 4×4s by far’, and have made it to number 3 on our top 10 classic cars of all time.įrom nothing more than an idea and a sketch on the Welsh beach, Land Rover has become the four-wheel drive vehicle that all others aspire to across the world. Although the original 911 ceased production in 1989, the name continues today in the Porsche line-up. With more power on the way by the seventies, the Carrera RS is now seen by many as the ultimate 911. Even still, the 911 had nearly 50% more power than the flat-four 356, so it was powerful for the time. Air-cooled and rear-mounted, and with just 130 bhp, it was a far cry from today’s modern 911 turbos, with their 500+ bhp. The earliest 911 started with a 2.0 engine. However, Peugeot held the rights to car names with three digits with the second digit being ‘0’. Porsche originally intended to called it the ‘901’. The 911 was the successor to the famous 356 back in 1963 it was a roomier, more powerful evolution. Number 2 on our list of the top 10 classic cars of all time is Ferdinand’s Icon: the Porsche 911. It’s easily among one of the best British cars ever made. This meant it stayed with the times whilst still looking utterly gorgeous. This was largely down to the fact it was constantly being revised on the inside, without affecting its elegant appearance too drastically on the outside.
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The E-Type managed to stay in production until the mid-seventies. Sixties chic and quicker than a Ferrari at a third of the price, it was the ultimate sports car of its time. Based on the D-Type, the three times Le Mans winner between 19, the E-Type Jaguar was a stunning example of what British car manufacturer Jaguar were capable of back in the day. ‘The most beautiful car ever made’ were the exact words of Enzo Ferrari.
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We’ve put pen to paper (digitally speaking), and listed our top ten classic cars of all time.Īs one of the most beautiful classic cars ever made, the Jaguar E-type is number 1 on our top 10 classic cars of all time. Speak to any classic car enthusiast and they’ll likely have their own mental list of the top ten classic cars of all time – or at least a top five.