Honda Civic (1973-1979)

'Honda began selling the 1169 cc (70 in³) transversely mounted inline four-cylinder Civic for about US$2,200 (AU$2,804). The car produced roughly 50 hp (37 kW) and included power front disc brakes, vinyl seating, reclining bucket seats and a woodgrain-accented dashboard. The hatchback version added a fold-down rear seat, an AM radio and cloth upholstery. Options for the Civic were kept to a minimum, consisting of air conditioning, an automatic transmission, called the Hondamatic, radial tires and a rear wiper for the hatchback. The car could achieve 40 mpg (6 L/100 km) on the highway and with a small 86.6 inch (220 cm) wheelbase and 139.8 inch (355 cm) overall length the vehicle weighed 1,500 pounds (680 kg). The car had four-wheel independent suspension and a four speed manual transmission or the Hondamatic.'wiki
http://www.xs4all.nl/~mjs/storycivic.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic#First_generation_.281973-1979.29

De Lorean DMC-12

'The De Lorean DMC-12 is a sports car that was manufactured by the De Lorean Motor Company for the American market from 1981 to 1983 in Northern Ireland. It is most commonly known simply as the De Lorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured gull-wing doors with a fiberglass "underbody", to which non-structural brushed stainless steel panels are affixed. A De Lorean was featured as a home-made time machine in the Back to the Future trilogy.
The first prototype appeared in March 1976, and production officially began in 1981 (with the first DMC-12 rolling off the production line on January 21) at the DMC factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. During its production, several aspects of the car were changed, such as the hood (bonnet) style, wheels and interior. About nine thousand DMC-12s were made before production stopped in late 1982. Today, about 6,500 De Lorean Motor Cars are believed to still exist.'wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Lorean_DMC-12
http://www.entermyworld.com/

Volvo Amazon

'The Volvo Amazon is a Swedish mid-size car made from 1956 to 1970 by Volvo Cars. It was introduced as an alternative to the Volvo PV sold since 1947.
Compared to the PV the Amazon was a very modern car and featured a wider range of body-styles. It is also notable for being the first car to feature three-point seat belts, and the first to have any kind of seat belt as standard equipment.
The Amazon is known for being a reliable car. Of the 297,000 sold in Sweden 35,000 are still registered and it's believed that around 15,000 are still in use. This reputation for reliability led writer Rosie Thomas to choose the car to compete in the Peking to Paris classic rally.'wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Amazon
http://www.amazonklubben.se/
http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/

BMW E31

'The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999 with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), although with the limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). A common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor to the original BMW 6 Series in 1989; it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market with a substantially higher price point. A new 8 Series cost around US$100,000.
Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built.
BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.'wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_E31

Dodge Challenger 1970

'Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s.The first Challenger was the division's late entrant to the pony car market segment in the United States, launched for the 1970 model year. Intended as a competitor to the Mercury Cougar, it was based on the similar Plymouth Barracuda's new E-body. The wheelbase, at 110 inches (2,794 mm), was two inches longer and it had substantially different outer sheetmetal than its Plymouth cousin, much in the same way that the Cougar was related to the Ford Mustang.'wiki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1WICosbX8k
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Challenger
http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/dodge-challenger/dodge-challenger-history.shtml
http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/1970challenger/index.html

Aston Martin DB6

'The Aston Martin DB6 was a sports car manufactured by Aston Martin from 1965 to 1970. The car had improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor, the DB5. Although these two cars shared the same basic look, they were very different, and DB6s are less desirable on the collector car market than the DB5.
One major change from the DB5 to the DB6 was the abandonment of the superleggera construction technique for the more common body-on-frame. Triple SU carbs produced 282 hp (210 kW). A Mark II car shared many parts with the then-new DBS.'wiki

Mercedes W126 Coupe

'The Mercedes-Benz W126 was a series of flagship vehicles manufactured by German automotive marque Mercedes-Benz. Premiering in September 1979 as the successor to the earlier W116 line, the W126 was the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz flagship to officially bear the S-Class name referring to Sonderklasse or "special class." The W126 was initially offered in straight-6, V8, and turbo diesel sedan models. In September 1981, 2-door coupé versions of the W126 were introduced. Compared to its predecessor, the W126 was more aerodynamic, fuel efficient, capacious, and powerfully engined. The W126 S-Class debuted a new Mercedes-Benz design style which was subsequently used on other vehicles in the company's lineup. The W126 line also introduced many notable Mercedes-Benz safety innovations, including the first airbag supplemental restraint systems, seatbelt pretensioners, and traction control.'wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W126
http://mercedes.pcz.pl/coupe/c126/galeria/page_02.htm

Ferrari 250 GTO

'The Ferrari 250 GTO was a supercar and auto racing car made by Ferrari in the early 1960s. It is widely considered to be the quintessential Ferrari model, and one of the most famous sports cars of all time.
The numerical part of its name denotes the displacement in cubic centimeters of each cylinder of the engine, whilst GTO stands for "Gran Turismo Omologata", Italian for "Grand Touring Homologated."
In 2004, Sports Car International named the 250 GTO number eight on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s, and number one as the top sports car of all time. Similarly, Motor Trend Classic named the 250 GTO as number one in their list of the "Greatest Ferraris of all time".' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_250_GTO
www.supercars.net/cars/518.html
http://web-cars.com/gto/ferrari_index.php

Jaguar XJS

'The Jaguar XJ-S (later the Jaguar XJS) was a luxury grand tourer produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar. The XJ-S replaced the legendary E-Type (or XK-E) in September 1975, and was based on the XJ saloon. It had been developed as the XK-F, though it was very different in character from its predecessor. Although it never had quite the same sporting image, the XJ-S was a competent grand tourer, and more aerodynamic than the E-Type. The last XJS was produced on April 4, 1996, with the XK8 taking its place.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJS
http://www.jagbits.com/
http://jaguar.professional.org/
http://forums.roadfly.com/forums/jaguar/jaguar_xjs/

BMW 507 Roadster

'The BMW 507 was the brainchild of BMW importer Max Hoffman, who in 1954 persuaded the BMW management to produce a roadster version of the BMW 502 that could compete with Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Hoffman pushed for designer Count Albrecht von Goertz, who also designed the contemporary BMW 503, as the designer, over existing designs by Ernst Loof, whose sketches Hoffman felt were not commercially viable. Goertz was hired by BMW in November 1954. BMW engineer Fritz Friedler was assigned to design the mechanical package, using existing components wherever possible.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_507
http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=BW-507-70077

Saab 90

'The Saab 90 was an automobile from Saab made from 1984 to 1987. It was manufactured at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland, at that time owned by Saab and Valmet.
The 90 was a continuation of the Saab 99 and it was basically a Saab 99 from the B-pillar forward with the rear of a Saab 900 sedan. That made the trunk and fuel tank larger than in the 99 while keeping the car smaller than the 900. It was only available as a two door sedan and came with the 2.0 L Saab H engine, giving 100 hp (74 kW). It was available with both four and a five-speed manual transmissions. The valve seats were hardened so it could run on unleaded fuel. It also had a new starter motor.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_90
www.saabmuseum.com/90/index.html

Alfa Romeo 2000

'Alfa Romeo 2000 (series 102) is a car produced by the Italian automobile manufacturing company Alfa Romeo as a successor to the 1900.First shown in 1957 on the Turin autosalon, the car was produced in two models, the Berlina with 105 bhp and the Spider with 115 bhp since 1958. In 1960, the Sprint was added. The engine was an enlarged version of the 1900´s four-cylinder displacing 1975 cc. The cast-iron block and aluminum head engine using single downdraft Solex carburetor produced 105 horsepower at 5300 rpm in Berlina and the version used in Sprint and Spider produced 115 bhp at 5900 rpm with two Solex sidedraft carburetors. The 2000 Berlina had gearbox operated via column mounted shifter making space for three people in front. In Spider version the gearchange was located in floor and until 1961 it was pure two seater when 2+2 seater came available.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_2000

Maserati Bora

'The Maserati Bora is a Maserati two-seater coupe powered by a V8 engine mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1980, it had a top speed of 166 mph (265 km/h).
Shortly after Citroën took a controlling interest in Maserati in 1968, the concept of a mid-engined two-seat supercar was proposed. Lamborghini and De Tomaso already had the Miura and Mangusta whilst Ferrari were known to be developing their own mid-engined contender. Initially known as Tipo 117 and later the Bora, the Maserati project got underway in October 1968 and a prototype was on the road by the summer of 1969. Shown in its final form at the Geneva Salon in March 1971, the first customer cars had been delivered before the end of the year.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maserati_Bora
http://www.maserati.com/

Lancia Delta Integrale

'There are things in life that reach a legendary status for various reasons. The Lancia Delta Integrale, more than any other car, has reached this status partly because of its complete dominance of the rallying world for many successive years and partly because of the outraging looks of the Evoluzione models. Being a legend does not, of course, imply this car drives better than another, simply there's a certain aura around it that makes most people fall in love with it or, to say the least, arouses their curiosity.' rallycars
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Delta_Integrale
http://www.rallycars.com/Cars/Lancia/Integrale1.html

Chevrolet Corvette C1

The first generation is most commonly referred to as a solid-axle, based on the fact that independent rear suspension (IRS) was not available until 1963. The first generation started in 1953 and ended in 1962, with the noteworthy addition of optional fuel injection in mid-1957 (also available on Chevrolet Bel Air). Fuel injection first saw regular use on a gasoline engine two years prior on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL "gullwing" roadster. Although the Corvette's GM-Rochester injection used a constant flow system as opposed to the diesel style nozzle metering system of the Mercedes', it nevertheless produced about 290 hp (216 kW) (gross). The number was listed by Chevrolet's advertising agency for the 283 hp/283in³ (4.6L) "one hp per cubic inch" slogan, making it one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach 1 hp/in³. In 1962, the GM small block was enlarged to 327 cu in (5.4 L) and produced a maximum of 360 hp (268 kW). Other early options included power windows (1956), hydraulically operated power convertible top (1956), four speed manual transmission (late 1957), and heavy duty brakes and suspension (1957). The car nearly ran off the market in 1955, but that year a V-8 replaced the six-cylinder used in 1953 and 1954.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette

Lamborghini Miura - italian dream

'The Lamborghini Miura is a sports car built in Italy by Lamborghini between 1966 and 1973. A mid-engined layout had been used successfully in competition, including by the Ford GT40 and Ferrari 250 LM at Le Mans. De Tomaso had produced a road car with this layout, the Vallelunga, but otherwise cars designed for the road were almost uniformly front-engined, rear drive vehicles. The Miura was a trendsetter, the one that made the mid-engined layout de rigueur among two-seater high performance supercars. It is named after the Spanish ranch Miura, whose bulls have a proverbial attack instinct.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Miura
http://www.lambomiura.com/
http://web-cars.com/miura/index.php

Skoda 1000MBX - oldtimer from Czechoslovakia

'Production started in 1964 of the 4-seater (later 5-seater) Skoda 1000MB with a 4-cylinder 998cc ohv 48bhp engine placed in the car behind the final drive gear and a self supporting body, was introduced. Top speed of 77 mhp (124km/h), fuel consumption of 71/100km, and a price of 44,000 Czechoslovak crowns (the older Octavia cost 38,000 Kcs) made the S1000MB a suitable car for average motorists. More powerful engines of the same capacity but of 52bhp and with a twin carburettor were mounted to the MBX two-door models.' motorbase
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Škoda_MB1000/1100
http://skoda-mb.prekladys.com/mb_historie.htm
http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/1006/

Ford Capri

The Ford Capri was a coupé car produced by Ford of Europe from 1962-86, and in Australia initially from 1969 to 1972 and later 1989 to 1994. Across these markets, three fundamentally different Ford models bearing the name Capri were built, and these in various versions. There had previously been a Capri from the Lincoln division of Ford USA in 1952, though this was never badged as a Ford Capri.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Capri
http://www.fordcaprilaser.co.uk/history.htm
http://www.fordcapri.co.uk/

Audi Quattro - Rally Legend

'The Audi Quattro is a famous and historically significant road and rally car produced by the German maker Audi. Notably, it was the first four-wheel drive grand tourer since the Jensen FF of 1966 ("Quattro" means "Four" in Italian).
It is considered one of the most significant rally cars of all time, and was one of the first to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules which allowed the use of all-wheel-drive in competition racing. Many critics doubted the viability of all-wheel drive racers, thinking them to be too heavy and complex, yet the Quattro was an instant success, winning a rally on its first outing. It won competition after competition for the next two years. To commemorate the original vehicle, all future Audi Quattros were badged with a lower case Q. The original car with the upper case Q is highly sought after as a collector's piece.
The Audi Quattro shared many components and the core of its body style with the Audi Coupé, which was a member of the Audi 80 (B2 model) range.' wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Quattro
http://www.audiclubna.org/
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2.html
http://www.quattroownersclub.com/