1. Mini One
   Volkswagen Golf Mk 1
2. Porsche 991 Carrera S
   Ford Focus

Porsches are one of the world’s leading sport car brands and are well-known for their beautiful cars. The 991 Carrera S, introduced in 2011 is no different with some beautiful lines on display. And the headlights just compliment with their oval shape and two-light cluster, one on top of the other.

1. Jaguar F Type
   Mini Mk 1
2. Ford F-150
   Chevrolet Silverado

Jaguar has always produced beautiful cars and the F-type, released in 2013, is certainly no different. In fact, many think it is the most beautiful Jaguar ever designed. This sports car is available as both a 2-door roadster and fastback coupe. Both models have lights that almost look like cat's eyes, which of course makes sense for a vehicle named Jaguar!

1. Saturn Sky
   Renault Clio
2. Opel Corsa
   Buick Encore

The Clio has been a very popular compact car option within Europe for the past two decades. Available in a range of configurations, the Clio sold over 310,000 units in 2016 alone. As with many modern cars, the headlights seem to sweep backward into the body panels.

1. Buick Regal
   Model T Ford
2. Mini Mk 1
   Ford Anglia

The iconic Mini first saw the light of day in 1959. This small car proved to be very popular over the next four decades, undergoing a number of upgrades. The last of these cars rolled off the production line in the late 1990s. Mini headlights were nothing spectacular but fitted the overall aesthetics of the car perfectly.

1. Ferrari F40
   Volkswagen Tiguan
2. BMW 5 Series
   Mercedes C Class

Now in its seventh generation, the 5-series was introduced in 1972. Larger than the 3-series, this was the first model to use the number naming convention employed by BMW to this day. It features headlights that sweep backward toward the side body panels with two distinct light clusters and single tube lighting for parking lights.

1. Model A Ford
   Hummer H1
2. Dodge Ram Pickup
   Mercedes Benz A Class

The Mercedes Benz A Class is a very popular option in the compact car segment. It features a sleek flowing design, with the headlights on the 2018 model noticeably slanting upward from front to back at an angle.

1. Porsche 911
   Mercedes SLK Gull Wing
2. Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
   Chrysler Voyager

Not only an exceptional 4x4 off-roading vehicle but easy to drive and with tons of comfort, the Grand Cherokee Overland has large 18-inch wheels as standard. Two engine options are available, either a 2.4 liter producing 184 brake horsepower or a 3.2 liter V6 belting out 271 brake horsepower. And the headlights match the car perfectly. Rectangular in shape, they are big and bulky just like the Cherokee.

1. Ford Capri
   Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
2. Chevrolet Camaro
   Pontiac GTO

Largely acknowledged as one of the best off-roaders ever, the FJ40 Land Cruiser was produced between 1974 and 1993. It had very simple, round headlights that fitted the overall look perfectly.

1. Buick Encore
   Ferrari California
2. Volkswagen Beetle
   Mini Paceman

A car more iconic than the Volkswagen Beetle is pretty difficult to name, right? Produced for a period of over 65 years, the last rolled off the production line in 2003 in Mexico. The Beetle, with its very unique shape for the time, had very simple headlights - round and practical.

1. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
   Ford F-150
2. Jeep Wrangler
   Mercedes Benz C Class

The C Class first hit the road in 1993. Currently, the fourth generation W204 it is available as either an estate, sedan, convertible or coupe.

1. Ford Focus
   Toyota Corolla
2. Fiat Uno
   Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Alfa makes some of the most beautiful cars ever conceived, and the Quadrifoglio is no different. Even the headlights are spectacular as they narrow and taper towards the middle of the hood. And the Quadrifoglio is no slouch either. It races from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds thanks to its 2.9-litre turbo petrol engine which produces 503 brake horsepower!

1. Buick Regal
   Volvo V40
2. Oldsmobile Cutlass
   Fiat 500

Although Volvo as a company has been in existence since 1914, it only produced its first car in 1927. Makers of some of the safest cars on the roads the Volvo V40 hatchback is certainly no different. And it looks stunning as well with beautiful flowing lines. And the headlights? Well, with many designs these days, they shape toward the back of the car, flowing into the side body panels.

1. Volvo V40
   Mercedes SLR McLaren
2. Ford Fiesta
   BMW i8

Designed for the European market as well as other parts of the world, the first Fiesta was produced in 1976. Currently, the latest model, the seventh-generation Fiesta is the little brother to the Focus. The Fiesta has a unique headlight design that is longer than most and sweeps backward at almost a 45-degree angle.

1. Mercedes SLR McClaren
   Ford Fiesta
2. Chevrolet Suburban
   Ford Ranger

Developed in conjunction with the Formula 1 team, McLaren, the SLR made its debut in 2003 and was built until 2010. With a 5.4 L supercharged M155 SLR V8 under the hood and a manual gearbox, the SLR was somewhat of a monster and generated over 600 brake horsepower! And with that monster under the hood, if anyone saw your headlights they would have noticed the unique figure 8 design!

1. Pontiac GTO
   Dodge Charger
2. Tesla Model X
   Chevrolet Cruze

A Chevrolet global brand, the Cruze (second generation) is also available in the United States where it is a fairly popular model. It is powered by a 1400 cc petrol engine that produces an impressive 154 brake horsepower. Style-wise, it's your run-of-the-mill modern sedan although it has impressively long and slanting headlights.

1. Ford Model T
   Ford Escape
2. Lamborghini Gallardo
   Shelby Cobra

The Escape forms part of the very competitive compact crossover market. But it's not only in the United States the Escape is popular. Marketed under the name Kuga, the vehicle is sold in Europe, South African and Australia to name a few overseas markets. It has those rugged looks and sleek lines you would expect from a modern SUV. And nothing special for the headlights, just big and bulky while remaining fairly sleek.

1. AMC Pacer
   Nissan Navara
2. Ford Model A
   2016 Dodge Charger

The muscle car revolution of the 1960s brought about the iconic Dodge Charger. Still today, the Charger, in its seventh generation, takes on its traditional rivals, the Corvette and the Mustang. And it's not always just about the grunt, it's about looks as well. The current Charger certainly looks the part with headlights that almost seem to form part of the front grill.

1. Oldsmobile 442
   1964 Plymouth Barracuda
2. Ford Falcon
   Chevrolet Commander

The two-door Barracuda was a muscle car and was manufactured between 1964 and 1974. The first generation was noted for its wraparound back window. As for headlights, nothing fancy, just two regular round headlights set in the front grill.

1. Ford Model T
   Chevrolet Corvette C1
2. Rolls Royce Silver Phantom
   Citroen C3

The Model T put a car within reach of ordinary people. Thanks to Henry Ford using interchangeable parts and a production line, the price for the Model T made it affordable. Of course, today we look back and wonder how people rode around in something so ungainly. But this is a true classic.

1. Toyota Prius
   Nissan Leaf
2. Shelby Cobra
   Tesla X

The brainchild of Carroll Shelby, the Cobra first revved in anger in 1962. It was based on a lightweight body that he imported from the AC Cars and bolted a Ford 260 engine to it. And the rest is history! In the years that followed, Shelby used bigger engines which brought about a car with nimble handling and lots and lots of power.

1. Ford Focus
   Chevrolet Equinox
2. Dodge Charger
   Pontiac GTO

After initially competing in the crossover (mid-sized) category from its introduction in 2004, the 2018 model of the Equinox will now feature in the compact crossover class. The Equinox is available with either 1500 cc or 2000 cc petrol engine or a 1600 turbo diesel powerplant. The 2000 cc petrol motor produces an impressive 252 brake horsepower.

1. Ford Mustang
   Volkswagen New Beetle
2. Mini Mk 1
   1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

With its four box-like headlights, massive air scoop and sleek lines, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am certainly looked the part. And car lovers bought it in droves with over 100,000 sold in 1979 alone.

1. Ford Ranger
   1955 Chevy Pickup
2. Porsche 918 Spyder
   Ferrari F40

Sturdy round rugged headlights set into body panels for a sturdy, tough truck!

1. Mercedes Benz C Class
   Vauxhall Astra
2. Ford Focus
   Pontiac GTO

Sadly discontinued in 2009, Pontiac, a General Motors brand has produced some iconic names in motoring and none more so than its GTO. The first models, released in 1964, were available in a convertible, hardtop and coupe.

1. Aston Martin Vanquish
   AMC Pacer
2. Ford Focus
   Chevrolet Cruze

Remember "Wayne's World," that iconic slacker movie from the 1990s? Remember Garth's car? Yes, that was a Pacer! Thanks to that one appearance, the Pacer has developed quite a cult following.

1. Hummer H1
   Ferrari F40
2. Lamborghini Gallardo
   Maserati Quattroporte

A civilian version of the Humvee military vehicle, the Hummer H1 hit the roads in 1992. This big, blocky vehicle had small round lights that were swallowed up by its huge grill!

1. Aston Martin DB9
   Ford F-150
2. Lexus GX
   Ford Fiesta

Based on the same platform of two of Toyota’s excellent off-roading options, the 4Runner and the FJ Cruiser, the GX likes to be off-road as much as on it. And headlights are important when flying through the mud, not only for your visibility but for others. The GX features two large lights which will no doubt help with visibility both ways.

1. Citroen C2
   Peugeot 205
2. Fiat Uno
   Volkswagen Golf Mk 1

Since the Golf Mk 1 hit the roads in 1974, this iconic German brand has continued to thrill motorists the world over. The Mk 1 was a classic box design where all those angles were offset by the use of round headlights.

1. Bowler Wildcat
   BMW 3 Series
2. Mercedes C Class
   Fiat 500

Introduced by BMW in 1975, the 3-series is one of the German car makers top selling brands. In fact, worldwide, over two million of these vehicles have been sold in the last 60 months. And it’s not difficult to see why. This model has everything you would expect from a BMW plus a whole lot more.

1. 1955 Chevrolet Pickup
   1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2. Porsche Panamera
   Shelby Cobra

A four-door luxury sedan, Porsche introduced the Panamera in 2009. Don’t worry, the German sports car makers aren’t selling out. The Panamera still has that German power that you associate with the brand. In fact, the S model includes a 4.8 liter turbo engine producing 542 brake horse power.

1. Opel Adam
   Fiat Panda
2. Mercedes Benz B Class
   Chevrolet Belair

The iconic Mercedes Benz company came about in 1925 with the merger of Benz & Cie and the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) company. The company has produced many models over the years, but the B Class is one of their newer ones first introduced in 2005. This sports tourer features some sleek lines and is a very different-looking model to many of the other Mercedes efforts.

1. Ford Focus
   Chevrolet Cruze
2. Cadillac DeVille
   Ford Escape

Like its smaller counterpart the Fiesta, the Ford Focus was designed for the European market, The Focus is available in a host of models with the top of the range ST a real boy racer!

1. Renault Clio
   BMW i8
2. Jaguar F Type
   Ford Focus

A hybrid sports car introduced in 2014, the i8 not only is impressive in terms of what it does on the road, it also looks spectacular!

1. Mini Mk 1
   BMW 3 Series
2. Volkswagen Golf
   Opel Adam

Launched in 2012, the Opel Adam competes in the city car class. This three-door hatchback has three powerplant options from 1.0 liter to 1.4 liter. Although the name may seem a little strange, the Adam is named after the founder of the company, Adam Opel. In terms of headlights, the Adam has nothing special. In fact, they are very similar to a range of other European designs. But who is copying who?

1. Chevrolet Camaro
   Porsche Cayman
2. Ford F-150
   Dodge Dart

A two-seat rear wheel drive sports car from Porsche, the Cayman was introduced in 2006.

1. Peugeot 206
   Citroen C3
2. Pagani Zonda
   Fiat Uno

Built by Italian firm Pagani, the Zonda sports car had a unique look when introduced in 1999. This was partly thanks to its interesting profile and also thanks to its headlights, which almost looked like four sets of bug eyes.

1. Ford Focus
   Hummer H1
2. Ferrari F40
   Chevrolet Silverado

1,311 Ferrari F40s were produced between 1987 and 1991. Many consider this to be the finest Ferrari ever. The F40 was powered by a 2.9 liter twin turbo V12 capable of producing 471 brake horsepower. If we were honest, it might have looked a little cooler with pop up headlights. It was the '80s after all.

1. Vauxhall Corsa
   Holden Astra
2. Maserati Quattroporte
   Ford Falcon

The history of this model traces back to 1963, but the current generation, the VI, really stands out. The top of the range model features a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 that pushes out an astonishing 523 brake horsepower ... for a sedan!

1. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
   Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
2. Jaguar F Type
   Volvo V40

Since its inception in 1953, the Corvette brand has been the jewel in the Chevrolet crown. Perhaps the most famous of all the generation of the Corvette is the Mk II Stingray, which was produced by the company between 1963 and 1967. And of course, this is a classic thanks to its awesome pop-up headlights.

1. Opel Adam
   Porsche Cayman
2. Mercedes SLR McClaren
   Ford Mustang 1964

Arguably the most iconic muscle car ever, the Mustang was first released in 1964. It proved one of the most popular debuts ever and within a year, 400,000 units had been sold, which quadrupled Ford’s sale estimates.

1. Citroen C5
   BMW i8
2. Aston Martin Vanquish
   Cadillac CTS

There is no doubt that the Vanquish in an incredible car to look at. And while many aspects of it add to that look, it's the headlights that really give it a sense of unique styling and even speed while standing still. This is thanks to the way they spread backward and seem to go on forever. Break one of those lenses and it's going to cost you, however.

1. Ford Fiesta
   Opel Astra
2. Nissan Sentry
   Range Rover Evoque

A compact crossover SUV, the Range Rover Evoque was first launched in 2011. There is no doubt that this is one stylish car, with its sloping roof most notable. That said, it has some impressive-looking, funky headlights as well. Over 88,000 were sold in Europe in the first 12 months.

1. Chevrolet BelAir
   Ford Kuga
2. Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
   Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

One of the most iconic vehicles ever produced by Chevrolet was the Belair. Manufactured between 1955 and 1957, it will always be remembered for its fantastic trim and those beautiful pointy tailfins.

1. Mercedes SLR McClaren
   Porsche 918 Spyder
2. Jaguar F Type
   Range Rover Evoque

A large part of any Porsche design is the headlights, and the Spyder is no different. And there is nothing fancy here, just large, understated headlights. But they do everything to make the Spyder look even better.

1. Maserati Quattroporte
   Lexus LX
2. Lamborghini Gallardo
   Chevrolet Cruze

This Lexus SUV has been in production since 1995. Currently in its third generation, over the years, the vehicle featured a number of components that have made it a more than capable off-roader. These include crawl control and an anti-locking system for multiple terrains and hill-start assists.

1. Aston Martin Vanquish
   Tesla Model X
2. Porsche Cayenne
   Chevrolet Equinox

The Cayenne, a luxury crossover SUV, certainly raised eyebrows when it was released in 2002. It produced a number of first for the company in that it was the first four-door vehicle ever produced and the first off-road machine designed and built by Porsche.

1. Ford Fiesta ST
   Opel Astra OPC
2. Buick Cascada
   Cadillac CTS

The CTS is a beautiful-looking car, no doubt helped by its headlights. Like many other modern cars, the headlights extend backward. These do it on the top and not on the side, however.

1. Ford Ranger
   Chevrolet Suburban
2. Lamborghini Gallardo
   Ford Fiesta

Lamborghini makes incredibly beautiful cars and the Gallardo could be the best of all. Produced between 2003 and 2013, the second generation of the car was powered by a 5.2-liter V10. Lamborghini even released a convertible, the Spyder, with a fully automated soft top.

1. Hudson Hawk
   AMC Pacer
2. 2017 Ford Mustang
   Chevrolet Camaro

First manufactured in 1967, the Camaro is one of the most popular Chevrolet models ever. This muscle car has seen six different generations although there was a break in production from 2002 to 2010. The current Camaro offers three different engine configurations, with the SS sporting a 6.2 liter V8 capable of producing 455 brake horsepower.

1. Fiat 500 Arbath
   Buick Cascada
2. Ford Escape
   Chevrolet Equinox

There is no doubt the Cascada has a unique-looking front end. That is partly due to the grill, the design and angles used as well as the headlights that taper backward and seem to go on for miles.