Discover the World’s Most Rare and Coveted Vintage Cars
14. Volvo P1800
The Volvo P1800, known for its unique charm, was deemed stylish enough for Roger Moore to pilot one in the spy thriller TV series, The Saint. This two-seater sports car boasts remarkable durability, with one surviving model having traveled more than three million miles. While most of its counterparts are in the hands of private owners, you can inquire with Volvo Owners Clubs if you’re interested in purchasing one or making an offer to a current owner.
Here’s the provided information presented in a table format:
Overview
| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
| Production | 1961–1973 |
| – 39,407 (coupé) | |
| – 8,077 (sports estate) | |
| Assembly | – United Kingdom: England, West Bromwich (Jensen Motors, 1961–1962) |
| – Sweden: Torslanda (1963–1973) | |
| – Sweden: Gothenburg (1963–1973) | |
| – Chile: Arica (DiVolvo) | |
| Designer | Pelle Petterson |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | – 2-door coupe |
| – 3-door shooting brake | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout |
| Related | Volvo Amazon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | – 1,778 cc B18 I4 |
| – 1,986 cc B20B/E/F I4 | |
| Transmission | – 4-speed Volvo M40 manual |
| – 4-speed Volvo M41 manual with Laycock overdrive | |
| – 3-speed Borg-Warner 35 automatic | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 4,350–4,400 mm (171.3–173.2 in) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,280–1,285 mm (50.4–50.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,130–1,175 kg (2,491–2,590 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo P1900 |
15. Dodge Viper GTS
The V10 Dodge Viper GTS from the 1990s embodies a raw power that would be hard to replicate today. With 450 horsepower under the hood, it shares the untamed spirit of its predecessor, the Shelby Cobra, lacking modern safety features like anti-lock brakes or traction control. According to Hagerty, it’s like sipping whiskey neat – no frills, just an intense experience. If you’re interested, you can search for one online or explore options through collector vehicle auction houses like Auctions America or Mecum.
Here’s the provided information presented in a table format:
Overview
| Manufacturer | Dodge |
| Production | 1991–2010 |
| 2013–2017 | |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan |
| – New Mack Assembly (1991–1995) | |
| – Conner Avenue Assembly (1996–2017) | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | – 2-door liftback coupe (1996–2017) |
| – 2-door convertible (1991–2010) | |
| Layout | Longitudinally-mounted, Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Viper V10 |
| – 8.0 L (488 cu in) | |
| – 8.3 L (506 cu in) | |
| – 8.4 L (512 cu in) | |
| Power output | – SR-I and II: |
| – 400 hp (406 PS; 298 kW) | |
| – 415 hp (421 PS; 309 kW) | |
| – 450 hp (456 PS; 336 kW) | |
| – 460 hp (466 PS; 343 kW) | |
| – ZB-I and II: | |
| – 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW) | |
| – 510 hp (517 PS; 380 kW) | |
| – 600 hp (608 PS; 447 kW) | |
| – VX-I: | |
| – 640 hp (649 PS; 477 kW) | |
| – 645 hp (654 PS; 481 kW) | |
| Torque | – SR-I and II: |
| – 465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m) | |
| – 490 lb⋅ft (664 N⋅m) | |
| – ZB-I and II: | |
| – 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) | |
| – 525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m) | |
| – 535 lb⋅ft (725 N⋅m) | |
| – 560 lb⋅ft (759 N⋅m) | |
| – VX-I: | |
| – 600 lb⋅ft (813 N⋅m) |
