Best Classic Cars Of All Time: Top Vintage (2024)

3. Jaguar E-Type 1961

No comprehensive list of classic cars would be complete without mentioning the Jaguar E-Type. This iconic vehicle boasts a rich history and impressive top speeds of 150 mph, coupled with a sleek design that remains timeless. Enzo Ferrari himself lauded it as the most beautiful car in the world, a sentiment difficult to dispute. The E-Type’s influence extends far beyond its era, shaping numerous future Jaguar designs and establishing a legacy unmatched by any other model in the brand’s history.

Overview

Also called	Jaguar XK-E, Jaguar V-12
Production	1961–1974
Assembly	Coventry, England
Designer	Malcolm Sayer
Class	Sports car
Layout	FMR layout
Related	Jaguar D-Type, Jaguar XJ13
Predecessor	Jaguar XK150
Successors	Jaguar XJ-S, Jaguar F-Type

4. Porsche 911 1963

The Porsche 911 is often hailed as an almost flawless classic sports car, with its enduring popularity and ongoing refinements. Stemming from the design genius of Ferdinand Porsche, who also created the Volkswagen Beetle, this luxury supercar has garnered numerous accolades for its impressive performance. Even today, it remains the world’s most sought-after classic sports car, all produced in the same factory in Stuttgart, Germany.

Overview

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Also called	Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche Carrera
Production	1964–1989
Assembly	West Germany: Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen
Designers	Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, Erwin Komenda
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé, 2-door Targa top (1966–89), 2-door convertible (1982–89)
Layout	Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Porsche 912, Porsche 959, Porsche 930
Engine	2.0 L, 2.2 L, 2.4 L, 2.7 L, 3.0 L, 3.2 L air-cooled H6; 3.0 L, 3.3 L air-cooled turbo H6
Transmission	5-speed manual, 4-speed semi-automatic
Wheelbase	2,211–2,268 mm (87.0–89.3 in)
Length	4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width	1,700–1,780 mm (66.9–70.1 in)
Height	1,300–1,310 mm (51.2–51.6 in)
Predecessor	Porsche 356
Successor	Porsche 964