{"id":524,"date":"2018-12-29T23:14:41","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T23:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldhistorymag.com\/?p=286"},"modified":"2023-03-28T07:15:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T07:15:08","slug":"20-legendary-cars-from-the-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/20-legendary-cars-from-the-past\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Legendary Cars from the Past"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Any man who says that the look and feel of a car aren\u2019t important is lying through his teeth. There isn\u2019t any person on the planet who wouldn\u2019t want to own a head-turning, double-take-causing vehicle in his garage. Classic cars remain in high demand for a reason \u2013 they\u2019re simply too awesome to let time take its toll. If you\u2019re looking for some of the most awesome cars of all time, we got you. Check out our list of 20 vintage cars that define the term \u201clegendary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This classic full-sized vehicle was the center of attention of all car enthusiasts back in the mid-20th<\/sup> century. The Bel Air became a highly sought-after car for its relatively low price tag of $2,000 even by the 1950s\u2019 standard. What was most impressive was that a brand-new Bel Air could go from 0 to 60 mph in just 12 seconds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. 1961 Lincoln Continental<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The 4th<\/sup>-generation Lincoln Continental became an iconic car due to its appearance in films like 1964\u2019s Goldfinger<\/em>, 1999\u2019s The Matrix<\/em>, and 2004\u2019s Spider-Man 2<\/em>. It\u2019s fair to say that even though it can be hard to get your hands on one of these babies, Hollywood will never let the 1961 Lincoln Continental die out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The 1957 Eldorado Brougham was the most popular vehicle made by Cadillac in the mid-20th<\/sup> century. It was considered an extremely luxury vehicle by all due to its ridiculous price tag of around $13,000. This 3rd<\/sup>-generation Eldorado was the very first vehicle to feature four headlights and a completely unique style of trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. 1956 BMW 507<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Even back in 1956, German engineering was at its finest. The 507 from BMW was available as a 2-seat convertible or a 4-seat coupe. The 507 was set to have a price tag of only $5,000 but after freight and insurance, it ended up costing more than double that in the US. There were only about 250 of this car sold in the US market so finding a someone who\u2019s willing to sell his or hers to you will be close to impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. 1949 Jaguar MK V DHC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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There is no way a vehicle this sleek and elegant would not become an instant classic. This unique car was characterized by its long-lasting engine that was a complete game-changer back in its time. There were two versions of this super-vehicle \u2013 a 2-door Drop Head Coupe and a 4-door sedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. 1965 Shelby GT350<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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If you think the Shelby GT350 looks like a Ford Mustang, then you\u2019re not completely wrong. Shelby Autos was acquired by Ford in the late 1960s and would go on to produce the timeless Mustang. However, before the acquisition, Shelby released several Mustang-like vehicles, one of the most popular ones being the first-generation GT350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Any list of vintage cars from the past has to have at least one mention of a Ferrari. On this list, we\u2019ve included the 250 GTO \u2013 a 1962 production of only 39 units. In order for any person from aboard (outside of Italy) to become an owner, they needed a stamp of approval from Enzo Ferrari himself. Talk about exclusiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. 1960 Volkswagen 1200 Cabriolet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The VW Beetle entered into production in the late 1940s but it wasn\u2019t until the 1960s that it really caught on. The 1200 Cabriolet became highly popular as it was released to the public during the peak of the Beetle fad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

9. 1991 Acura NSX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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When Honda announced that a sports car was in development, nobody really took the company seriously. The Acura NSX showed that not only did Honda know what it was doing, but it could excel far beyond competitors. Even after all this time, the NSX\u2019s design has not deviated too far from the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

10. 1928 Bentley Speed Six<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This automobile introduced in the late 1920s became to most successful racing car ever produced by Bentley. It was the sportier version of the Speed 6-1\/2-Litre. It won two back-to-back 24 Hours which is a testament to how quick this 180-HP beast was (at the time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

11. 1985 BMW E30 M3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The E30 series from BMW was the first-ever line of stealth sedans to ever hit the market. To this day, the designs of many sporty sedans are inspired by the E30. If there are any race car shows in your area, you can be sure that there\u2019s going to be at least one of these Bimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

12. 1984 Audi Coupe Quattro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This car is the epitome of German engineering. In just five years, this vehicle was able to win more than 20 World Rally Championships. About 8,000 units were sold, so there\u2019s a good chance you could cop one of these with the right offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13. 1970 Dodge Challenger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Despite being looking like the textbook definition of an American muscle car, the Dodge Challenger didn\u2019t do nearly as well as the Mustang in the US market. This car made an appearance in the film Vanishing Point<\/em>, but even the film under performed compared to Bullit<\/em>\u2019s Mustang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

14. 1973 Lancia Stratos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This wedge-nosed vehicle was born to race; winning three consecutive World Rally Championships between 1974 and 1976. However, Fiat, Lancia\u2019s parent company, halted the production of this racer due to internal conflicts. The final event where the Stratos showed its racing superiority was the Tour de Corse Automobile in 1981.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

15. 1954 Jaguar XK140<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The ideal car for a pimp, the Jaguar XK140 was the perfect example of big-grilled and curvy. Unfortunately, this style went out of fashion in the following decade after fancy, space-age designs and trims became the new norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

16. 1963 Porsche 911<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Since the Porsche 911\u2019s inception in 1963, the iconic curve of the roof has not been replaced by blocks or edges. It wasn\u2019t exactly eye-popping at the time, and many people dubbed it \u201cboring\u201d when compared to other vehicles to hit the market in the 1960s. However, there\u2019s a huge following of classic 911s and an even larger demand for, especially the first-generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

17. 1965 Aston Martin DB5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Used by the coolest figure in all of history, there\u2019s really no reason why James Bond in Goldfinger <\/em>wouldn\u2019t want to use this piece of Italian craftsmanship and engineering. The DB was actually used by Aston Martin to honor the owner of the company, Sir David Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

18. 1981 Delorean DMC-12<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Any 1980s kid would want to have this baby sitting in their garage. The Delorean made history as the time-traveling vessel of choice byMarty McFly and Doc Brown in the cinematic classic Back to the Future<\/em>. It wasn\u2019t exactly known for its performance on the road, but when it comes to movies, the futuristic appearance of the car mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19. 1966 Plymouth Barracuda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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One of the world\u2019s worst automobile secrets led to the creation of the Barracuda. Ford was in the midst of developing a sports car based on their Falcon\u2019s chassis, but Chrysler beat them to the punch. Plymouth\u2019s Barracuda entered the market in 1964. However, in their haste, the first-generation \u2018Cuda was perceived as a \u201cpony ride\u201d and didn\u2019t attract a lot of attention. A couple decades of later, the 1970 model was deemed a classic and was highly sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

20. 1950 Lancia Aurelia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Lancia was known for their awesome designs and cutting-edge innovation. This company was the first to introduce the V6 engine to the automotive industry. This vehicle finished in second place at the 1951 Mille Miglia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Any man who says that the look and feel of a car aren\u2019t important is lying through his teeth. There isn\u2019t any person on the planet who wouldn\u2019t want to own a head-turning, double-take-causing vehicle in his garage. Classic cars remain in high demand for a reason \u2013 they\u2019re simply too awesome to let time […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":523,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126,133],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=524"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56935,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/524\/revisions\/56935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chillinghistory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}