1965 PONTIAC GTO

1965 PONTIAC GTO

Current value: $85,500

The early Pontiac GTOs are best known as the original American Muscle Cars, and they are some of the most amazing vintage cars on the market today. The 1965 Pontiac GTO was sold with a racing car option, and can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds which remains respectable compared to equivalent cars from its class from the same timeframe. The original GTO would go on to see six different generations of the car built by Pontiac before the manufacturer discontinued the original car line in 1974. The GTO was sold as both a two-door hardtop as well as a convertible, and featured a number of large V-8 engines to power the vehicle over its production life. All of the GTOs produced from this era were rear-wheel drive cars, and they remain a favorite for car collections.

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1954 MERCEDES W 196

1954 MERCEDES W 196

Current value: $24 million

The 1954 Mercedes W 196 not only competed in the F-1 racing championships in the mid-1950s, but the car dominated the field. Today, the W 196 is one of the most amazing vintage cars that can be found. Mercedes first unveiled the auto at the 1954 Grand Prix located at Reims, and it is now one of the most valuable and sought after autos to be found in a private collection. Although the car would win a total of 12 races, after it crashed at Le Mans in 1955, Mercedes would ultimately pull out of the competitive racing circuit for approximately 30 years. The W 196 is powered by a 2.5 liter liter straight eight that is rated at 257 horsepower. Mercedes would go on to make improvements to the engine that would result in an improved power output of 340 horsepower.

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1962 FERRARI 330 TRI/LM

1962 FERRARI 330 TRI/LM

Current value: $6.5-8 million

The 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM is one of the most amazing vintage cars from the early 1960s. Once Ferrari made inroads on the racing circuit against the other major auto brands, the company was able to start dominating the racing circuit towards the end of the decade. The Ferrari 330 TRI/LM was one of the last of the Testarossas of this generation produced, and is one of the most sought after vintage cars held by a private collector today. The car also has the distinction of being the last front-engined race car to win the coveted Le Mans with only a four-cylinder engine to power the automobile.

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1969 ZL1 CAMARO

1969 ZL1 CAMARO

Current value: $425,000

The 1969 ZL1 Camaro is a truly amazing vintage car that saw a very limited production run of only 69 automobiles during its production life. The car is powered by an extremely powered aluminum V-8 engine that is rated at over 500 horsepower and only weighs in at 500 lbs. The zero to 60 second time of the ZL1 is only 5.3 seconds which put it in the top of all muscle cars of its time for speed, and was a primary reason that many of the car models found their way into the drag-racing circuit. Chevy also went to great lengths to ensure the car was legal to drive on public roadways in the United States; however, the big price for the car at the time did not make it a significant commercial success in the marketplace.

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1956 FERRARI 860 MONZA

 1956 FERRARI 860 MONZA

Current value: $2.5 million

The 1956 Ferrari 860 Monza is one of the most amazing vintage cars on the road today. During the heyday of the 1950’s racing scene, the Ferrari brand had yet to make a name for itself going against the ‘Big Three’ of car manufacturers at the time to include Jaguar, Maserati, and Aston Martin. The 860 Monza was Ferraris response, and it is powered by the strongest four-cylinder engine to ever be made by the now famous car company. The 3.4 liter engine is rated at 280 horsepower which combined with the larger wheelbase debuted by Ferrari for the 860 Monza gave the car the reliability it needed to win on the track. The company would only go on to produce three models of the 0604M variant, and it is also one of the most valuable vintage cars on the market today as well.

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MOSLER MT900S

MOSLER MT900S

Weighing just 2,275 pounds and equipped with an eight-cylinder, 7,000-cc, 600-horsepower General Motors LS7 engine mounted behind the driver and a six-speed manual transmission, Mosler MT900s is powerful and fun to drive. Mosler Automotive claims that the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. At the low engine speed of 1,000 revolutions per minute in first gear, this car goes 40 mph. So far, they have made only 20 of these cars.

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HENNESSEY VENOM GT

HENNESSEY VENOM GT

Somehow they managed to install a huge engine into a small, lightweight car, and pushed the limits of automotive performance. With the body shell of a Lotus Exige and an eight-cylinder, 6,200-cc, 1,200-horsepower, twin-turbocharged engine and a six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels of a 2,700-pound car, it is not difficult to understand how, with a power to weight ratio of nearly 1:2.25, it recorded a top speed of 270.49 mph in February 2014 on the Kennedy Space Center shuttle landing strip, making it one of the fastest production cars, if not in fact the fastest, in the world.

Production is on a small scale for now, just 10 vehicles per year. As of August 2014, 16 of the 29 produced Venom GTs were sold.

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FORD GT

FORD GT

Ford GT is an American mid-engine two-seater sports car inspired by Ford’s GT40 racing cars of the 1960s and produced during the 2005 and 2006 model years. Total production for both years was 4,038.

Ford GT features a superplastic frame with aluminum body panels, roll-bonded floor panels, a welded center tunnel, one-piece door panels, and an aluminum engine cover. Brakes are aluminum Brembo calipers cross-drilled and vented on all wheels.

The mid-mounted aluminum, eight-cylinder, 5,400-cc, supercharged, 550-horsepower engine and six-speed manual transmission with a helical limited-slip differential, tested by Car and Driver and Motor Trend magazines in 2004, recorded 0 to 60 mph acceleration times of 3.3, 3.5, and 3.7 seconds.

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FISKER KARMA

FISKER KARMA

As a 5,300-pound, full-size, four-door sedan, Fisker Karma is an unusual supercar: it is fuel efficient and “the first true electric luxury vehicle with extended range” capable of 112 miles per gallon of gas. Karma made its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Fisker uses cheap, lightweight sheet molding compound body panels to decrease weight and increase fuel efficiency.

Karma is a hybrid powered by a four-cylinder, 2,000-cc, 260-horsepower turbocharged engine and by two 120-kilowatt electric motors charged by lithium ion batteries. The front-mounted four-cylinder gas engine generates electricity for the drive motors and the batteries. The electric motors are the sole forces directly driving the wheels. Karma has the top speed of 125-mph and reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds – those are ambitious claims for a car weighing more than two and a half tons.

The cars are manufactured in Finland. The first deliveries occurred in the USA in July 2011, and about 1,800 units went to North America and Europe by December 2012. Production suspended in November 2012 with about 2,450 Karmas built. Fisker Automotive filed for bankruptcy in November 2013. Successor owners say they plan to resume Karma production by the end of 2014 or early 2015.

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ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE

ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE

Produced by Alfa Romeo, the 8C Competizione is a limited production sports car styled after the Alfa Romeo cars of the 50’s and 60’s. The 8C Competizione has an elongated nose similar to cars of the 50’s, with sleek body lines and curves of more modern day sports cars. Of the 1500 orders made for the Competizione when it was announced, only 500 were fulfilled to keep the vehicle rare. The engine is built on a modified Maserati platform. The V-8 under the hood produces 444 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, The Competizione is able to reach 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 181 mph. The Competizione was also sold in as a convertible with the “Spider” designation.

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AUDI TTS

AUDI TTS

The Audi TTS is a little European rocket ship, capable of crushing most muscle cars that line up next to it. The simple exterior design is what makes the TTS so gorgeous. The rounded edges on the bumper flow perfectly into the fenders, while the large aggressive grille and almost angry looking headlights accent the front perfectly. Nothing seems out of place or added in after-the-fact. The TTS is more than just looks, she’s powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine mated with a 6-speed transmission,putting down 292 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Hitting zero to sixty in 5.2 seconds and reaching 0 – 100 in 13.0 seconds flat, this beauty has some serious oompf. The TTS comes standard with all-wheel drive, allowing it to navigate corners at high speeds as if they were straightaways.

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KOENIGSEGG AGERA R

KOENIGSEGG AGERA R

Top Speed: 260 mph

Debuting at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Agera R is one of the fastest cars ever built. Under the hood of this beast is a 5.0 liter V8 engine with twin turbos, producing 1099 horsepower. During test sessions in  Ängelholm, the Agera R broke six world land speed records for a production car, including 0–189 mph in 14.53 seconds, and 0-189-0 mph in only 21.19 seconds. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. The braking performance required to maintain the Agera R’s  record’s is enabled in part by the Agera’s stability. The adaptive rear wing system is lighter than conventional hydraulic/electrical adaptive systems, and has the unique ability to compensate for head/tailwind due to its spring-loaded design.

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SALEEN S7 TWIN-TURBO

SALEEN S7 TWIN-TURBO

Top Speed: 248 mph

Built by the Saleen Company, who are known for their specialized tunes of American muscle cars, the Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo a custom creation. Under the hood is a twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 750 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is a six-speed manual, uncommon for a hypercar, as the usually utilize paddle shifters. Amazingly, this is still a clean engine, featuring an extensive emission control system and is compliant to OBD-II standards. In order to improve aerodynamics, modified front fenders, as well as new diffusers and spoilers were installed. This resulted in a 40 percent decrease in drag and a 60 percent increase in down force. The top speed of the S7 is 248 mph and the zero to sixty time clocks in at 2.8 seconds.

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FERRARI ENZO

FERRARI ENZO

Top Speed: 218 mph

Named after the founder of the company, the Ferrari Enzo is one of the most coveted Ferraris ever made. This gorgeous hypercar was equipped with a 660 horsepower V12 engine that generated 657 lb-ft of torque. The top speed of the Enzo was 218 mph and it was able to reach 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The Enzo was equipped with an  independent four wheel suspension with actuated shock absorbers, which are adjusted right inside the cabin, and front and rear anti-roll bars. The body was made out of carbon fiber to reduce weight. Only 399 of these amazing cars were built, making them highly sought after. Due to their limited numbers, each time an Enzo crashes the value of all the other Enzos increases, pushing the price upwards of 1 million dollars.

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FERRARI F12BERLINETTA

FERRARI F12BERLINETTA

Top Speed: 211 mph

The Ferrari F12berlinetta was created as the successor to the classic 599 GTB Ferrari Fiorano. The F12berlinetta is equipped with a 6.3 liter V-12 engine, producing 730 Horsepower with 509 lb-ft of torque. All that power allows it to accelerate from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds. The seven-speed dual clutch is similar to the kind found in race cars and the shifts are smooth and precise. The top speed of the F12berlinetta is 211 mph. The suspension and steering are perfectly tuned, as to be expected of a Ferrari vehicle. This car delivers precision handling like that of a formula one vehicle, giving you a racing feel when you really get on the gas. The vehicle looks just as good as it drives, with beautiful curves and body lines that will turn heads when this beast races past.

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LAMBORGHINI DIABLO GT

LAMBORGHINI DIABLO GT

Top Speed: 210 mph

Only 80 examples of the Lamborghini Diablo GT were produced for sale. The Diablo GT was a completely race-oriented model differing in nearly every aspect from the more mainstream Diablos. The cars were fitted with radically altered aggressive bodywork, a stripped-down interior, and an enlarged engine. The V12 engine normally found in a Diablo was stroked, increasing the displacement of the engine. This took it from a 5.7 liter to a 6.0 liter. The engine output 575 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The transmission was given a different gear ratio to give the vehicle a more race oriented setup. The top speed of the Diablo GT was 210 mph. Even though it was stripped down for racing, A/C was still installed on the vehicle.

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PORSCHE CARRERA GT

PORSCHE CARRERA GT

Top Speed: 205 mph

Built to be a fast, beautiful car, the Porsche Carrera GT achieves its goal with ease. Under the good is a 5.7 liter V10 engine producing 612 horsepower and 435 lb-ft of torque. The Carrera GT is a mid engine car, with the engine directly behind the vehicle occupants. What was innovative about this car is the way that its engine is placed: with the use of a clutch made of a high-tech ceramic material, it allowed the engine to sit lower in the chassis than in any other supercar. This feature not only makes the Carrera GT a road car with the looks of a race car, but also improves its aerodynamics and lowers its center of gravity. The Carrera GT lacks any electronic driving aids that are usually found in newer cars, in order to give the vehicle a true race car feel. The top speed of the Carrera GT is 205 mph.

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BMW Z4

BMW Z4

Starting price: $48,950

The rear-drive BMW Z4 is one of the top handling sports cars in the world. It is also unique amongst the top-performing cars in that the company includes a folding hardtop as standard equipment for the vehicle. The car is designed to have the build of the engine mounted behind the front wheels of the vehicle which gives it a mid-engine car feel. Rated as an above average daily driver, the Z4 handles exceptionally well on the open road and racetrack. The engines sold with the auto range from 240 to 335 total horsepower. The Z4 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and the top overall speed of the vehicle is north of 150 MPH.

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MERCEDES-AMG GT S

MERCEDES-AMG GT S

Starting price: $129,900

The Mercedes-AMG GT S has not only been a highly successful succeeding auto to the SLS AMG model, but it has quickly become one of the best handling sports cars in the world. The AMG GT S is not only an excellent handling automobile at high speeds, but it also does significantly above average as a daily driver. The car’s engine is rated at 479 ft-lbs of torque and 503 horsepower. The car has a zero to 60 MPH time of 3.5 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 193 MPH. The auto manufacturer has even expanded the trunk size so that it can fit up to golf bags for those who like to hit the links or take their sports car to the super market.

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NISSAN GT-R NISMO

NISSAN GT-R NISMO

Starting price: $149,990

The Nissan GT-R NISMO supercar is one of the best handling sports cars on the market today. The auto lives up to its six figure price tag when it comes to driving the auto on the highway, and it handles just as good at high speeds as it does driving it around town. The stock engine in the vehicle is rated at 481 ft-lbs of torque and 600 horsepower. The GT-R is also fast. It can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 2.9 seconds, and it runs the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds with a top overall car speed of 193 MPH. Although consumers who can afford to drive this car likely don’t worry much about fuel economy, the GT-R is rated at a decent 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway).

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