There's just something about the cool, elegant lines of a vintage car. Whenever we look at one of these gorgeous classics, we get inspired by the abilities of the automakers of the past. Even if we weren't around when the highways were filled with these wonderful cars, we still find ourselves tearing up with nostalgic feelings.
These cars were legends in their own right, and though they may look different at the very least their newer versions have kept to their roots and haven't made any drastic changes. Cars like these prove the old adage is true: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
And while some car owners will happily drive their car down a huge ramp, like the stuntman in this insane video, we should treat these cars with the respect that they deserve whenever we see them. At this point, these are all works of art and need to be treated as such.
Please take a look at some of the most famous classics of all time, and the cars that have kept up their amazing traditions over the generations!
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1965 Ford Mustang
One of the most famous vehicles of all time, these "Pony Cars" created a whole new class of American automobiles. Sports cars with long hoods, short rear decks, and a lot of muscle soon took to the roads.
2015 Ford Mustang
The newest Mustangs keep true to the original spirit of "The Muscle Car." Sold in over 120 different countries around the world, this classic is keeps true to its roots: speed, power, and beautiful lines.
1969 Dodge Charger
The idea behind this classic was to combine the B-body of a sporty car with a fastback look, all while sharing as much of their existing hardware as possible. The AMC Marlin, Plymouth Barracuda, and Ford Mustang were quickly becoming widely popular, and Chrysler wanted a piece of the action.
2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392
The most powerful model in its class, the SRT 392 can hit up to 485 hp. The Duke boys sure could have used this powerful car while running from the feds!
1956 Cadillac Eldorado
This is the car if you want to show off your style. The quintessential car for the coolest of the cool.
2002 Collector Series Cadillac Eldorado
To mark the 50th and final year of production, this limited series release was the 10th generation of the legendary vehicle.
1958 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder
Beautiful and powerful, the 3500 GT six-cylinder used three Weber carburetors and produced 220–245 hp. Classics like these are selling for around $1 million a pop.
2013 Maserati GranTurismo
Hitting near 400 hp, these limited edition, hand-crafted vehicles will still cost you a pretty penny. Though they've been updated, they'll never compare to style of the original.
1950 Ford F-3
Introduced in 1948, the F-Series was sold as eight different versions: pick-up, panel truck, cab-over engine (COE), conventional truck, and school bus chassis. Ford had no idea that they were giving birth to a legend.
2014 Ford F-150
Sold continuously since their first version, the most popular variant is the mighty F-150. Which has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 32 years now.
1957 Porsche 356 Speedster
It’s hard to believe that in less than ten years the German automakers at Porsche went from producing the deadly effective Tiger tanks to the beautifully designed Speedster!
2013 Porsche Boxster
This beautiful two-seater roadster was Porsche's first road vehicle to be designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder.
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Originally designed as an economy vehicle, this two-door, rear-engined, and cheap-to-mass-produce car is one of the longest-running and most-manufactured designs of all time.
2013 "New" Volkswagen Beetle
Successor to the New Beetle launched in 1997. This newer version sports a lower profile while still retaining an overall shape recalling the original.
1965 Cheverlet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe
The famous "Sting Ray" models featured the distinctive tapering rear deck. This second-generation muscle car was lighter, and slightly smaller than the original.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette (C7)
This sleek, hipper, younger version of the classic car was featured in the popular racing game, Gran Turismo 6. With a Small Block v-8 that can hit 455 hp, this powerful car can get to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
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