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7 most beautiful cars ever made
1. Cord 810/ 812
Cord 810 and later Cord 812 are American luxury cars that were produced by Cord Automobile in the 1930s. At that time, they were considered the most innovative in the market not only because of technical characteristics. The cars had a remarkable design: a hood resembling the coffin nose and horizontal cooling grille, and front headlights integrated into the wings. Nevertheless, demand was not as high as Cord had predicted. Many dealers abandoned the brand which eventually led to bankruptcy.
2. Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 debuted on the 40th anniversary of the Ferrari Corporation in 1987, hence the name F40. The F40 model had a very daring design and resembled a rocket. This feature cemented success in the market. To meet customer demand, Ferrari produced more than 1,300 copies instead of the planned 400 in 5 years. Sadly, not all cars have survived, but many have and their values have soared over time. So, in the summer of 2022, the F40 car was sold at auction for almost $4 million.
3. Ferrari 250 California SWB Spyder
Series production of this sports model started in 1960. The two-seat convertible had excellent technical characteristics and a stunning yet simple design. It was in great demand as it was a limited edition. Overall, the Italian manufacturer sold 38 copies of the coupe. The star of French cinema, Alain Delon, owned one of them for a long time. Hollywood Western star Clint Eastwood also had such a convertible. The main feature of the Ferrari 250 California SWB Spyder model is a hand-crafted body.
4. Oldsmobile Toronado
The 6-seater Toronado supercar is called one of the most successful inventions of the American automaker - Oldsmobile. This model was produced for more than 25 years. It was highly valued not only for its technical features but also for its eclectic design. The Toronado is a remarkable piece of engineering. It had an angular body and a sloping roof, which makes it so recognizable among car lovers. Another distinctive feature of this model is the massive rear pillars, smoothly turning into wings, a long hood, and closing headlights.
5. Auburn Boattail Speedster 851
This model is deemed by many the masterpiece of American automotive design of the pre-war era. Auburn launched the production of the Boattail Speedster 851 in 1935. Auburn launched the production of Boattail Speedster 851 in 1935. It is a magnificent example of vintage American cars with a spectacular open two-seater body and smooth curves. Some people say that its creator Gordon Burig, who was also responsible for the Cord 810, got inspiration from the design of marine vessels. A very early version of the Batmobile is said to have been drawn based on inspiration from the Speedster 851.
6. Austin Healey 100M
Austin-Healey is a sports car manufactured in the 1950s and 1970s. The most spectacular model of this brand is considered to be a 100M car. The "100" was named by Healey for the car's ability to reach 100 mph (160 km/h). As for the design, the distinctive features of this model were a steel 2-seater body with an open top, low ground clearance, rear protruding wings, and a diamond-shaped radiator grille.
7. Mini Cooper S
The Mini car brand was registered in the middle of the last century in the UK. However, in the early 1990s, it was acquired by BMW. After that, the company made the Mini Cooper S. The car, whose production began in 2001, still constantly gets into the ratings of the most beautiful cars in the world. Buyers love it for its similarity to the classic Mini model, which has been manufactured for more than 40 years. However, they also appreciate more modern features in the design, e.g. stylized body panels.
