1. Mercedes 300SL Gull Wing
   Ferrari F40
2. Lamborghini Countach
   Maserati Quattroporte

The Mercedes 300SL Gull Wing was produced between 1954 and 1963. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful classic cars of its generation and received its name from doors that opened upward.

1. Chevrolet Bel Air
   Citroen DS
2. Ford Mustang
   Lincoln Continental

The Citroen DS was produced for a period of 20 years from 1955 to 1975. It had a few different powerplant options, including a 1.9-liter and 2.4-liter option.

1. Pontiac Trans Am
   Dodge Charger
2. Chevrolet Bel Air
   Austin Healey

The Chevrolet Bel Air was produced between 1955 and 1957. Not only are the lines still beautiful to look at, but the Bel Air was priced well and had some impressive numbers when it came to its powerplant.

1. Aston Martin DB9
   VW Beetle Cabriolet
2. Shelby GT350
   Jaguar MK V

The Beetle Cabriolet was first put into production in 1949. It became incredibly popular in the 1960s and was the last variant of the famous car.

1. Lamborghini Countach
   Volkswagen Golf MK 1
2. Lancia Stratos
   Stutz Blackhawk

Forget your Ferraris, Maseratis and others, the Lamborghini Countach was the iconic sports car of the 1970s. Big, fast and loud, no doubt those scissor doors help push the coolness factor.

1. Ford Mustang
   Triumph Spitfire
2. Lancia Stratos
   Lincoln Continental

This British two-seat sports car was produced from 1962 to 1980. It was designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti.

1. Toyota Supra
   Lincoln Continental
2. Ginetta G40R
   Datsun 2000

A marque still in production today, the Continentals of the 1960s certainly deserve classic car status, especially the convertible version. This fourth generation Lincoln was designed by Elwood Engel.

1. Toyota Supra
   Ford Mustang
2. Ferrari GTO 250
   Chevrolet Corvette

With only 39 ever produced, you had more chance of finding a hen with teeth than owning a GTO. Legend has it that Enzo Ferrari himself had to approve who purchased this model when the orders came in.

1. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
   Triumph Spitfire
2. Audi R8
   Aston Martin DB6

First introduced in 1961, the Volkswagen Ghia was the most imported car into the United States in the early 1960s. Volkswagen then introduced the Karmann Ghia and sales skyrocketed!

1. Ford Thunderbird
   Chevrolet Bel Air
2. Cadillac Series 62
   Hudson Hornet

The 62 series from Cadillac was produced from 1940 to 1962. The third generation had a convertible option which was extremely popular and was powered by Cadillac's new OHV V8 engine.

1. Toyota 2000 GT
   Ford Fairlane
2. Chevrolet Chevelle
   Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Toyota 2000 GT was produced between 1967 and 1970 as a collaboration between Toyota and Yamaha. Interestingly, the vehicle was designed by a German, Albrecht Goertz.

1. Austin Healy 1100
   Toyota Supra
2. Buick Riviera
   Mini Mk 1

The first generation of this luxury vehicle, produced between 1962 and 1965, was powered by a 6.6-liter V8 engine which produced a whopping 325 brake horsepower. It was built as a direct rival to the Ford Thunderbird.

1. Jaguar XK120
   Mercedes SL 300 Gull Wing
2. Ferrari GTO
   Shelby GT350

Produced between 1965 and 1968, the Shelby GT350 is one of the most iconic Fords ever. It was designed in conjunction with Carroll Shelby, a racing driver and automotive engineer.

1. Jaguar XK120
   Chevrolet Camaro
2. Aston Villa DB9
   Chevrolet Bel Air

The first generation of the Camaro was introduced by Chevrolet to compete against the Ford Mustang, which had proved to be a huge hit. Even today, these two models fight it out for a portion of the muscle car market!

1. Jaguar Mk V
   Mercedes-Benz W136
2. Hudson Hawk
   Oldsmobile 442

The Jaguar Mk V was built by the British auto maker between 1948 and 1951. Interestingly, although there was no Mk 1 to Mk IV before it, the vehicle received its name as it was the fifth design of five prototypes drawn up for the model.

1. Ford GT
   Ferrari F40
2. Lamborghini Miura
   Maserati Ghibli Spyder

The GT40 won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for four straight years from 1966 to 1969 which included filling out the top three positions in 1966. Only 105 were produced.

1. MG MGA
   Porsche 911
2. Ferarri Dino
   Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

The MG MGA was produced between 1950 and 1962. Again, as with many other British sports cars, only around 5% of the over 100,000 sales were made in Britain. The rest were exported.

1. Lotus Elise
   Bugatti Type 57
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Porsche 911

The Bugatti Type 57 was produced between 1934 and 1940. In 2009, a Type 57 was sold for 3.4 million euros at auction!

1. Mercedes Benz 540K
   Oldsmobile 88
2. Datsun 240Z
   Duesenberg Model J

The Mercedes Benz 540K was built between 1936 and 1940 and was designed by Friedrich Geiger. It had a top speed of 110mph.

1. Ford Mustang
   Pontiac Trans Am
2. Toyota Supra
   Ferrari 250 GTE

The 250 GTE was produced between 1953 and 1964. It was classified as a tourer, with seating for four people. The GTE was powered by a 3.0-liter V12 engine pushing out close to 300 brake horsepower.

1. Crosley Station Wagon
   Mercedes SL 300 Gull Wing
2. Chevrolet Corvette C1
   Phantom Corsair

The Corvette is one of Chevrolet's most iconic brand and is still manufactured today (currently in its seventh generation). The C1 was first produced in 1953. Interestingly, sales were well under what was forecast and the program was almost canceled. Thank goodness it wasn't!

1. Mercedes Benz 190c
   Alfa Romeo Spider
2. Ford Mustang
   Hudson Hawk

The first generation of the Alfa Romeo Spider roadster was built for a period of four years from 1966 to 1969. Designed by the legendary Battista Pininfarina, the Spider was powered by a 1,570 cc twin cam engine capable of producing a respectable 108 brake horsepower.

1. Hudson Hornet
   Chevrolet Bel Air
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Hudson Hornet was produced by the Hudson Motor Company between 1951 and 1954. It was known for its sleek lines and proved a success in NASCAR, winning 27 races during the '50s.

1. Buick Super
   Nash Cosmopolitan.
2. Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing
   Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced the Thunderbird as a direct response to the perceived threat from the first generation of the Chevrolet Corvette. It was an immediate success, outselling its rival by 15,000 units in the first year.

1. Alfa Romeo Spider
   Ferrari Dino
2. Porsche 356
   BMW 507

More well know for their iconic 911, Porsche produced the 356 between 1948 and 1965. Over 76,000 were made.

1. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
   Ferrari GTE
2. Austin Healy 3000
   Ford Mustang

The Austin Healy 3000 was produced between 1959 and 1967. This roadster was very popular in the States, with more than 90% of those constructed imported into America!

1. Mercedes Benz
   Talbot Largo 150
2. Oldsmobile Curved Dash
   Auburn Speedster

The Talbot Largo 150 was produced in the 1930s. Affectionately known as the "Teardrop," its design is still breathtaking to behold and the vehicle is often referred to as automotive art.

1. Ferrari California
   Nissan Z
2. Porsche 911
   Mercedes Benz 500 K

More commonly known as the Datsun 240Z, this vehicle was produced between 1969 and 1973. It was essential in establishing Japan as a worldwide force in the automotive market.

1. Ariel Atom
   Aston Martin Vanquish
2. Lotus Elise
   Ferrari Testarossa

The Ferrari Testarossa was built between 1984 and 1996. It featured a 4.9-litre Ferrari flat-12 engine capable of producing 390 brake horsepower. Over 10,000 Testarossas were built by Ferrari, underpinning its popularity.

1. Ferrari Dino
   Lamborghini Countach
2. Triumph TR6
   Ford Thunderbird

The Triumph TR6 was produced from 1968 to 1976. It proved a popular export vehicle, with around 83,000 leaving British shores of a total of 91,000 built.

1. Hudson Hornet
   Mercedes SL 300 Gull Wing
2. Morgan Plus Four
   Chevrolet Corvette

With its more traditional looks, the Morgan Plus 4 was produced from 1950 to 1969. Over 4,000 were built.

1. BMW Isetta
   Aston Martin DB5
2. Citroen C2
   BMW 507

The Aston Martin DB6 was produced between 1963 and 1965. Designed by the Italian firm, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, it appeared in the James Bond movie, "Goldfinger."

1. BMW 507
   Ferrari 250 GTE
2. Datsun 240Z
   Chevrolet Camaro

Although it was ultimately a sales flop, there is no denying that the 507 was a beautiful car. This is certainly borne out by the fact that any 507 going up for auction today is quickly snapped up for large amounts of money.

1. Corvette Sting Ray
   Boss 429 Mustang
2. Mini Mk 1
   Aston Martin DB4

The iconic Mini was first built in 1959. Not only could it fit four-people and have some room for luggage, but it proved to be a real racer as well, succeeding on the racetrack and on the rally circuit.

1. Maserati Ghibli Spyder
   Triumph Spitfire
2. Oldsmobile Cutlass
   BMW Isetta

Because their luxury car range was not selling as they hoped in the 1950s, BMW introduced the Isetta to increase their bottom line. This was not a BMW in the true sense of the word but built under licence from an Italian company, Iso.