Saab 900 – The Quirky Hatchback from Sweden The iconic Saab 900 was the car that really put the small Swedish automaker on the map in the late 1970s. With its aircraft-inspired engineering, full of innovative features and quirks, the front-wheel-drive 900 became Saab’s most successful model ever. For a generation it defined the unique…
1971 Chevelle SS – The Peak of the Classic Muscle Chevelle The 1971 Chevelle represented the high point of Chevrolet’s iconic midsize muscle car. Massively restyled and powered by the largest V8s ever offered, the ’71 Chevelle SS took the success of the preceding years to new heights. As the muscle car era hit its…
Ford GT40 – Conquering Le Mans for America The Ford GT40 endures as one of motorsports’ great icons thanks to its domination of Le Mans during the 1960s. Originally conceived by Ford to beat Italian marques Ferrari and Porsche on European soil, the GT40 delivered resoundingly by claiming four straight Le Mans 24 Hour victories…
1968 Ford Mustang – The Improved Pony Car The Ford Mustang underwent its first major redesign for 1968, just four years after the original pony car took America by storm. Ford aimed to keep the car fresh and competitive against enhanced rivals like the new Chevrolet Camaro. The 1968 update brought key improvements in styling,…
Lamborghini Diablo – The First Modern Lamborghini The Lamborghini Diablo arrived in 1990 as the long-awaited successor to the Countach. Completely redesigned and thoroughly modernized, the Diablo introduced Lamborghini to a new decade. Its sensuous lines are draped over thoroughly updated mechanical components, creating a revised aesthetic for the Italian supercar maker. The Diablo also…
Toyota AE86 Trueno – The Iconic Drift Machine The Toyota AE86 Trueno is an iconic Japanese sports coupe from the 1980s famous for its nimble handling and drift racing prowess. Part of the Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno family, the lightweight AE86 utilized a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout for ideal balance. Although powered by only a small inline-4,…
Citroen DS – The Space Age Luxury Car The Citroen DS stunned the world when it debuted at the 1955 Paris Motor Show. Its futuristic aerodynamic body and advanced hydraulic suspension technology looked decades ahead of its time. The revolutionary DS, short for déesse (goddess), exemplified French automotive ingenuity and design leadership. Its blend of…
Maserati MC12 – The Ferrari-Powered Supercar In the mid-2000s, Italian automaker Maserati stunned the world by unleashing the outrageous MC12 supercar. A limited production model homologated for racing, the MC12 pushed boundaries with its extreme performance, race-bred chassis, and awe-inspiring style. Its Ferrari-sourced powertrain and Formula 1-derived technology combined to create a fascinating without equal…