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Bentley Sport touring Car 
The Bentley sport touring car (1931; England) had a 200-hp engine with two carburetors and attained a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph).
Bugatti Type 41
The Bugatti Type
41 sedan (1931; France), the most expensive auto ever built, was limited to a production of only six vehicles.
Cadillac Coupe 
The Cadillac coupe (1958; United States) epitomizes 1950s U.S. car styling with its long tail fins. This two-door six-seater was powered by an 8-cylinder vee-type engine, and was capable of speeds over 180 km/h (110 mph).
Chevrolet Corvette 
The Chevrolet Corvette (1953; United States), America's first production sports car, had a 6-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
Chrysler Airflow 
The Chrysler Airflow (1934; United States) was one of the first automobiles to feature a streamlined aerodynamic design.
Citroen 
The Citroen 4-door sedan (1934; France) was one of the last cars built by Andre Gustave Citroen who died in 1935. His production and marketing techniques made him known as the "French Henry Ford".
Cord Convertible Coupe 
The Cord Convertible Coupe 812 (1937; United States) had a long hood fitted with louver, retractable headlights, and front-wheel drive.
Datsun 
The Datsun 240Z (1970; Japan) was a fastback car with a 6-cylinder, 160-hp, twin-carburetor engine and a 4-speed manual transmission.
Delage D8/120 
The Delage D8/120 sedan (1936; France) had a supercharged 8-cylinder engine, a 4-speed transmission, and a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph).
Duesenberg SJ Roadster 
The Duesenberg SJ roadster (1933; United States) had a supercharged 8-cylinder, 320-hp engine and a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph).
Ford Fiesta 
The Ford Fiesta (1978; Europe and the United States) is one of the subcompact automobiles that was introduced in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis.
Ford Model T 
The Model T Ford (1908; United States), also known as the "Tin Lizzie", was the first mass produced automobile.
Ford Mustang 
The Ford Mustang (1964; United States) was so popular that over one million cars had been sold within two years of its introduction.
Ford V8 Roadster 
The Ford V8 Roadster (1932; United States) was developed to meet the increasing consumer demand for more speed and comfort. Ford was the first company to introduce the one-piece V-8 engine block.
Hispano-Suiza 
The Hispano-Suiza open touring car (1920-30; France) had a light-alloy, 6-cylinder engine and the first servo-assisted 4-wheel brakes.
Jaguar XKE Coupe 
The Jaguar XKE coupe (1961; England) was a high-speed, sleek sports car powered by a 6-cylinder, 265-hp, 3.8 liter engine.
M.G. TC Midget 
The M.G. TC Midget (1947; England) had a 4-cylinder, overhead-valve, twin-carburetor, 1,250-cc engine, running board, and wire-spoke wheels.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL coupe (1953; Germany) had "gullwing" doors that opened upward and a 6-cylinder, 175-hp engine with fuel injection.
Porsche 911S 
The Porsche 911S (1967; Germany) used a high-performance overhung rear 6-cylinder engine and independent wheel suspension.
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 
The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (1922; Great Britain) was one of the most successful models of this famous luxury automobile.
Stanley Steamer 
The first Stanley Steamer (1897; United States) was a steam-powered, chain- driven buggy with a maximum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph).
Studebaker Sedan 
The Studebaker sedan (1947: United States) caused a post-World War II styling revolution by replacing the small rear window with an all-glass "notch-back" design.
Volkswagen 
The Volkswagen "Bug" (1949; Germany) was first introduced as a "people's automobile" in 1937. After World War II the Volkswagen was mass produced as an inexpensive, reliable 4-seater, and became one of the best-selling cars of all time.
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30-08-06, 09:15 PM
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