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Produced from 1963 to 1967, this second-generation Corvette model was dubbed the “Sting Ray” not just because of its sleekness, but in homage to the 1959 race car with the same name. And yet most people just called it the C2.

Manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd from 1961 to 1975, the Jaguar E-Type provided high performance and aesthetics in a pleasing form. It was also known as the Jaguar XK-E in North America.

Bel Air was dubbed the “Hot One” in advertising campaigns and was a second-generation vehicle produced by Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957. It also had a V8 engine option, which made it the first Chevy to have this type of engine since 1917.

The Jaguar E-Type Roadster was modeled after the D-Type racing car. It’s actually a British sports car that was manufactured from 1961 to 1975 and could hit speeds up to 150 miles per hour.

The Jaguar E-Type was nicknamed XK-E and it could reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour. The vehicle was sleek and futuristic looking and was produced from 1961 to 1975.

The Lamborghini Reventon is considered one of the most expensive vehicles ever because they’re worth over $2,000,000. Sadly, only 21 were manufactured. But those who own one can burn rubber up to 205 miles per hour.

The vehicle was produced from 1971 to 1973 but only privileged few models had this uniquely styled backend appropriately named the boattail. And recently, car enthusiasts have grown eager to own this 1970s car.

The five-door Tesla Model S is unlike most other cars because it runs on electricity and can hit 60 miles per hour in less than 3 seconds. And best of all, one charge can take a driver up to 402 miles.

The iconic logo is called the “roundel” and it has the colors blue and white from the flag of the German state of Bavaria, which coincidentally is where the BMW originated.

This Ford Thunderbird was produced in 1955 and it was first-generation. The Thunderbird made quite a hit in the American market compared to the Corvette and the vehicle was mentioned in the Beach Boys’ song “Fun Fun Fun.”

The second-generation Chevrolet Corvette became “America’s Sports Car” after it starred in the hit television series “Route 66.” Despite this, the vehicle was only produced from 1962 to 1967.

The Ford GT was modeled after the 1960s Ford GT40. This mid-engine sports car is a two-seater and there have been several models produced over the years including a 2021 model which has received significant upgrades like a titanium exhaust system.

Believe it or not; two Aston Martin DB5s were built specifically for the James Bond film “Goldfinger,” one of which had a whole bunch of gadgets that the world-famous spy used to his advantage.

The Triumph Spitfire was produced by the Triumph Motor Company in Coventry, England, and thousands were sold in Europe between 1962 and 1980. But it wasn’t such a hit in the United States.

The first-generation Nissan Fairlady Z went by another name. It was called the Datsun 24OZ. The vehicle was designed to be a sports car but it’s not the only one of its kind. There have been 6 generations with a seventh-generation model in the works.

The Type 300 Limo certainly isn’t as long as the limos most Hollywood celebs ride in, but it was pretty popular in the 1950s. Mercedes-Benz manufactured these from 1951 all the way to 1957.

The Cadillac Eldorado was manufactured in 1954 and was named after El Dorado, the Lost City of Gold in South America. In Spanish, the name roughly translates to the golden one.

The GT 350 was called an early model because the manufacturer Shelby American had also built the Ford-powered AC “Cobra.” Therefore, the two vehicles had the same cobra emblem.

The third-generation Dodge Viper (ZB 1) was manufactured in 2003 and has a 500-horsepower engine. But most people recognize the angles of the exterior that were designed by Osamu Shikado.

The Thunderbird, or T-Bird as it was affectionately nicknamed, was the first of its kind produced in 1955. This two-seat convertible was designed to compete against the Chevy Corvette which had gone on display at the New York Auto Show.

The Chevrolet Camaro was available with the choice of a V8 or a straight-6 engine. It was also closely related to the Pontiac Firebird. The first-generation Camaro was eventually succeeded by its second-generation counterpart.

The Ford Chevelle was produced from 1963 to 1977 but didn’t go on the market until 1964. And yet, the mid-size vehicle proved itself against heavy competitors like Ford and Plymouth. But it was succeeded by the Chevrolet Malibu.

The Mercury Eight was advertised by Ford’s Mercury division from 1939 to 1951. It was the only vehicle that the company produced during that time but the full-size vehicle was eventually succeeded by the Mercury Monterey.

The Plymouth Road Runner was marketed as a low-priced mid-size car with more basic trims than most muscle cars of the era. Plymouth also paid Warner Bros. to use the name of their popular Looney Tunes characters Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner and the infamous “beep, beep” sound for their horn.

The Volvo P1800 is a rear-drive sports car that was made between 1961 and 1973. At the time, it was considered less of a sports car and more of a touring car. It was also driven by actor Roger Moore (a future James Bond actor) on the show “The Saint.”

The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) was released in 1953 and has been dubbed the “solid-axle” generation because the independent rear suspension didn’t pop up until the 1963 Sting Ray came around. Sadly, the Corvette failed to meet driver’s expectations. Fortunately, Chevy made some improvements by the time the C2 was released.

Lotus Cars manufactured Elan, a vehicle that weighed little over 1,500 pounds. Now that might seem like a lot, but as far as cars go? This was actually considered the lightweight of vehicles in the 1960s.

The Ferrari 250 GT was produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but only a few were made and they cost $15 million. So naturally, only someone who was filthy rich could afford to park one of these in their home garage.

The Toronado, which was originally intended as a show car was released in 1966 by Oldsmobile. The company had the high hopes that this vehicle would be able to compete against the Buick Riviera and the Ford Thunderbird.

The Dodge Coronet, which was produced from 1955 to 1956, was styled to look wider, longer and lower than its predecessors. It also had power windows, which at the time were all the rage because it was a new technology.

Bentley manufactured the R Type Continental four-seater to be the fastest vehicle available thanks to its 130-horsepower engine. The car came with a 4-speed manual transmission but a 4-speed automatic transmission was also available.

The Dodge Viper GTS, also known as Phase ZB, was manufactured in 2003 and had a 500-horsepower engine. But anyone looking to take this vehicle out for a spin would have to fork over about $100,000.

The first-generation Pontiac Grand Am was built in Pontiac, Michigan, and introduced in 1972 as a model for the following year. There have been several models over the years. Sadly, the prestigious line ended in 2005.

The Lamborghini Diablo popped up in the market in 1990 and has a top cruising speed of 200 miles per hour. In fact, it was so popular and futuristic looking that it was produced up until 2001.

Consumer activists and even Ralph Nader, a future presidential candidate, called the vehicle unsafe at any speeds because of low tire pressure differentials between the front and rear tires. This led to potentially dangerous issues on the road.

It may not look like the Impala that came around a few years later, but this third-generation Impala Sports Coupe that was produced from 1960 to 1964 was considered quite a hit in its day.

The Alfa Romeo Spider was made and advertised by the Alfa Romeo firm. The 2-door vehicle has survived four generations of cars from 1966 to 1994, which is rare indeed but was ultimately succeeded by the Alfa Romeo GTV in 1995.

Over 100,000 Pontiac Firebirds were sold in the 1970s. It was considered one of the hottest and most in-demand muscle cars in the late 20th century. No wonder why everyone wanted to own one!

The manufacturing company built 764 Lamborghini Miuras from 1966 to 1973, which made these two-seaters very popular and in high demand. But it was the Hollywood celebrities of this era that were obsessed with driving this car.

At the time, the brand-new Lincoln Motor Company (which is now a division of Ford) manufactured the Continental Mark II from 1956 to 1957. It was considered America’s most expensive luxury vehicle.

The version in the photo is a fourth-generation model. The Lotus Cars company produced over 10,000 of these vehicles between 1976 and 2005. Despite this, a lot of drivers felt that the fourth-gen version didn’t carry well on the road.

The vehicle was a 1956 Belvedere produced by Plymouth and succeeded the Plymouth Cranbrook. It was also known as the Dodge Mayfair in Canada. But it was succeeded by the Plymouth Satellite in the 1970s.

The automobile manufacturing company was called DeSoto and it was part of Chrysler. Unfortunately, they went out of business way back in 1960. But the 1956 Fire Dome continues to live on in our hearts.

The Alfa Romeo P3 was a popular single-seat race car in the 1930s. And don’t get fooled by its appearance. This unusual vehicle won approximately 46 Grand Prix races.

The Imperial had power steering and power brakes, which was a big deal in those days. The vehicle was designed by a company called Engel, and it looked so much like the Lincoln Continental that it was practically its spitting image.

The Cadillac Eldorado or Caddy as it was affectionally called was spotted in most hotspots back in the 1950s. And anyone who was anyone could ID the vehicle from a mile away thanks to its enormous tail fins.

The Toyota 2000GT didn’t go into mass production. In fact, only 351 were built between 1967 and 1970. So it’s not surprising that some have been sold for as much as $1,200,000 at auctions.

The Hudson Motor Car Company went out of business in 1954, but three years earlier, it produced the Hudson Hornet which became famous in the Pixar animated film “Cars” as the design for the character Doc Hudson.

The Porsche 356 A was nicknamed T1 because of the upgrades from the original 356. The vehicle had a four-speed manual transmission. Over the years, replicas of the 356 A have continued to pop up.

As far as Ferraris go, this was one of the rarest. In fact, only 272,288 models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987, which is why owning one is still so costly.