50 Rare Classic Cars

Are you someone that is a car enthusiast? Do you enjoy driving and looking at classic cars? Then you should check out this article about 50 rare classic cars from around the world. Ever since the car was invented, thousands of different models have been made, each being tailored for people's specific needs, such as speed and comfortability. Each one of these classic cars has its own design and feel that makes each one unique. Some of these cars have become extremely rare over time and several cars have become collectibles that are sometimes worth millions of dollars. 

There are so many classic cars out there that we had to make a list of the 50 that stand out and are extremely rare. So if you are interested in discovering these rare classic cars, be sure to check out this article. 

One of the rarest classic cars on the list is the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic which was produced in 1936 and is a very unique-looking car. The Atlantic looks like some sort of version of the Batmobile and is one of the cars that it was based on. There aren't many Atlantics left in the world, making it one of the rarest cars in the world. 

The Tucker Torpedo was a sedan that was introduced in the late 1940s and was designed by Preston Tucker. The Torpedo had a unique design and stood out from the other car manufacturers in America at the time. Unfortunately, the Torpedo wasn't produced on a mass level, and only 51 of these cars were actually made. 

Aston Martins have always been rare and classical cars, one that stands out is the DB4 GT Zagato, which first was released to the public in 1960. Although many people know of the DB5, the DB4 stands out and is liked by more car collectors due to the small number of versions that were produced. 

Ferrari is a car manufacturer that knows how to make a sports car look and feel just right. The Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB is one of the finest-looking cars that Ferrari designed and is one of the most sought-after among car enthusiasts. This classic car was produced in 1960 and became one of Ferrari's most iconic sports cars during that era. 

One of the most iconic American muscle cars is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, also known as the C2. Corvette wanted to spice things up in the 1960s and wanted to make their sports car something different that nobody had seen before. Chevrolet decided to go with a stingray body style that made the muscle car more attractive and, over the years, has become a classic. 

The Ford GT40 is one of Ford's most explosive sports cars to hit the track and was able to compete against Ferrari at Le Mans during the 1960s. The GT40 was the first time Ford could compete and beat Ferarri at the Le Mans speedway in France. At the time, Ferrari was beating everyone, and Ford wanted to have their way and decided to make a sports car that was unique in every way. 

Of course, the Aston Martin DB5 would be on this list as it is one of the most popular models that the company produced. One of the main reasons why this classic car has become one of the rarest is because it was featured in the first James Bond films and is an extremely good-looking car. 

In 1967, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale was released to the public and was instantly a car that every car enthusiast wanted during that era. The 33 Stradale is a beauty and has the style from the 1960s that has been imprinted into the shape of the car. 

One of the unique cars that BMW produced was the M1, which looked like an Italian car but was German-made. The reason why the M1 looked similar to a Lamborghini was that the two-car manufacturers were working together to make the M1, but things ended up falling apart between them, and BMW ended up taking over the project. 

The AC Shelby Cobra 427 is a legendary sports car that was developed by Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company during the 1960s and became one of the best cars on the road. Shelby approached Ford and told him that he could make a car that would beat everything on the track. 

The Acura NSX was produced and released during the 1990s and quickly became one of the most popular sports cars that were actually affordable to the common person. The NSX was also referred to as the poor man's Ferarri as it was equipped with all the bells and whistles. The NSX was the first car to have an all-aluminum frame and was equipped with an engine that was tested by the well-known F1 driver, Ayrton Senna. 

The DeLorean DMC-12 is a pretty well-known car as it was featured in the Back to the Future films but wasn't nearly as fast as it was in the movies. This iconic car was developed during the 80s and was going to be one of the hottest vehicles on the road. Still, the founder of the company ended up doing some shady stuff that resulted in the company going bankrupt, and the production of the car ended. 

Jaguar has always produced elegant-looking cars, and the E-Type is one of the most iconic-looking cars that they created. The E-Type is another fine example of a British-made car and has become such a classic over the years. The sports car is powered by a V12 engine and has a unique body style that has never been replicated. 

The Countach is an iconic sports car that was developed by Lamborghini and was everyone's dream car back in the day. The unique style of the body is what drew everyone's attention, and the massive V12 engine is what made everybody remember this supercar. The scissor doors and the rear engine made it pretty hard to see if you weren't looking forward, but that didn't matter as you were traveling in style. 

The Volvo P1800 is the first sports car that was produced by the company. The Swedish wanted to make their own sports car during the late 1950s and decided to work with Jensen motors to create the P1800. It ended up being a good-looking car, and many people didn't think that they could actually pull it off. 

The Pontiac GTO was first released in 1967 and became one of the most famous American muscle cars. Also referred to as the Judge, it was sported with a V8 engine that provided 335 hp, which is quite a lot. It was pretty easy to advertise this muscle car as the body and sound spoke for themselves. 

Maserati wanted to take a different approach when it came to the 3500 GT Vignale Spyder, as they wanted to make an open-top roadster for Europeans to use during their summer road trips. The 3500 GT stood out because it had a massive engine in it and featured the latest technology at the time. 

Audi Quattro is an iconic sports car that is the pioneer for the German car company. Quattro was the first to introduce all-wheel drive with a turbocharger and became one of the best rally cars during the 1980s. The rally car became so popular worldwide that a road version was produced. The Quattro was the first to have the technology that has stuck over the years in Audi vehicles. 

The Datsun 240Z is a classic sports car that has become rare over the years. It was the first of the Z series that Nissan took over and was quite affordable. The Datsun was either equipped with a 240Z or a 280Z engine that easily speeds up to 120 mph in less than 8 seconds. 

The Nissan Skyline GTR R34 is the best car that Nissan has produced and has been a favorite among car enthusiasts worldwide. It was released in 1989 and became instantly popular among people who loved going fast. Nissan wanted to produce a car that would be on par with the Porsche 959, and what they ended up creating was one of the best sports cars in the world. 

The Porsche 959 is a beast of a car and is considered the first supercar to be released to the public. This elegant-looking sports car can reach 0 to 60 mph within four seconds and has a maximum horsepower of 444. The Porsche 959 is a very rare car and is even rarer in the United States as there were only a few converted for American rodes. 

Most people will recognize this sports car from the popular television show Miami Vice as the main character Sonny Crockett owned one of these. Miami Vice is one of the reasons why this car became so popular, but the main reason was that the Daytona was a good-looking car and had the best handling. Ferrari wanted to go with a sports car that had an American look, and the Daytona is what they ended up coming out with. 

Regarding comfort and luxury, Rolls-Royce has always been the top car manufacturer that offers the best in both categories. One of their most popular models that has been around forever is the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The Phantom was first introduced to the public in 1925 and since then, Rolls-Royce has been producing Phantoms that have been suiting wealthy people for years. 

The most significant car enthusiasts know about the Toyota 2000GT, which is pretty rare since both Toyota and Yamaha created it in the 1960s. The 2000GT has a unique look, and it was Japan's first try at a supercar. Japan surprised the world as they made a supercar that was on par with the Porsche 911. 

The BMW 2002 is one of the most recognizable cars that came out of the late 1960s and is one of the reasons why BMW became so popular. The 2002 became instantly popular as it had a good look, was fast and also reliable. This sports car was able to produce 108 horsepower and even was able to win the Nurburgring 24-hour race in 1970. 

The Mini is another pretty recognizable car and one of the United Kingdom's classic cars from the past. These affordable cars became popular in the United Kingdom and all over Europe as they could fit a good amount of people in them and also had enough room for cargo. 

The McLaren F1 is one of the most iconic supercars in the world as it is instantly recognizable and cannot be compared to any other supercar out there. When the McLaren F1 was first released in the 90s, it came out with a bang as it broke the top speed record in the world and set the new speed of 231 mph at the time. 

The Austin Healey 3000 is another British beauty that has become an extremely rare car as the last ones were produced in 1967. The 3000 was first introduced in the 1950s and became one of the cars that every gentleman wanted to own. There were three different models that were produced over the years, and every one of them was better than the last. 

The Ford Shelby Mustang GT350/500 is one of the sexiest looking Mustangs that was produced by both Ford and Carroll Shelby. This beast of a car was first produced in 1965 as the partnership between the two was strong, and they wanted to make a Mustang that had the power to take on any car. The Shelby Mustang was amazing on the track, making everyone want to own one for themselves. 

The Ferrari F40 is a supercar that was made for driving as it was outfitted with no air conditioner or radio. The F40 was made to be driven on a track and therefore, no distractions such as AC and radio were installed in it. The F40 was produced before there was traction control or ABS brakes, so when you are driving it, you get the whole driving experience. 

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a pretty iconic car and is also very rare. What makes the 300 SL special is the look of the car, the speed of the engine, and the gullwing doors. The 300 SL was first introduced in 1955 and became instantly popular among car enthusiasts. The 300 SL was also the fastest car in the world when it first came out, as it was outfitted with the first fuel injection system. 

The Porsche 356 Speedster is considered to be the first production car that Porsche produced and was first introduced to the public in the early 1940s. The 356 was designed by the man himself, Ferdinand Porsche, who wanted to make a fast and good-looking car. 

The Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster is a luxury car that was produced to enjoy the luxuries of driving. The 280SL Roadster was something different that Mercedes-Benz created as it was an open-top roadster that still had a big engine and was equipped with the latest technology. 

The Lamborghini Miura was labeled the most beautiful car when it first was introduced to the world in 1966. The Miura was a sexy car for its time, and anyone who owned one of these at the time was making some serious money as there were only 764 produced. The Miura was outfitted with a V12 mid-engine and is considered one of the best cars that Lamborghini designed. 

The classic Porsche 911 was first introduced to the world in 1963 and since then has become one of the most iconic sports cars. The 911 hasn't changed much over the years as they are still rear-engined and have the same classic body style. Anyone who has driven a 911 will understand that these cars are the best at handling. 

Ferrari knows how to make a supercar, and one that is pretty recognizable is the Enzo which was first released in 2002 and was only produced for two years. This supercar was named after the founder of the company Enzo Ferarri and is one of Ferarri's best-made cars. The Enzo is extremely light, and that is thanks to the carbon fiber body and carbon-ceramic brake disks. 

One of the longest cars out there is the classic Bentley Blower which was first introduced to the world in 1929 and was one of the first to use a supercharged engine. The Bentley Blower has a maximum horsepower of 240 and was able to dominate the race track for a couple of years. 

The Chevrolet Camaro was first introduced in 1966 and came out simultaneously as the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet wanted a sports car that would compete with the Mustang, and it actually did quite well. The Camaro has gone through many different styles over the years and is the most favored of the models from the 1960s and the 1970s. 

The Chevrolet Bel-Air is another classic American car that has a certain look that will never be duplicated. The Bel-Air was first sold in 1950 and sold its last model in 1975. Throughout those 25 years, the Bel-Air underwent several changes, but the most favored years were in the 50s and 60s. Any classic American movie will feature one of these cars as it is one of the most popular in the nation, and everyone likes its look. 

The Maserati Merak was first introduced in 1972 and became one of Maserati's most popular cars. The Merak has a similar body to the Bora but was equipped with different panels and powered by a V6 engine. There were three different models that were released over the years called the Merak, Merak SS, and Merak 2000 GT. 

The Cadillac Eldorado is another American classic that has been sought after by car enthusiasts ever since it was first released in 1952. The Eldorado was one of the top cars that Cadillac produced, it was also the most expensive model that they made, and it showed in the attention to detail. The first and second generations of Eldorados were limited in production, which has made these classic cars pretty hard to find. 

The Bentley Embiricos is a prototype of the Bentley Continental and was first introduced in 1938. There were only a few of these Embiricos made, which makes this classic car one of the rarest out there. The Bentley Continental got a lot from the Embiricos, and you can see the similarities when the first Continental came out in 1952. 

The Ford Model-T was the first car to be produced in mass production and was affordable for the common person. The Model-T was first sold in 1908 and was the first time people could buy a car in America at the time. Ford changed the automotive industry and paved the way for several companies to do the same as he did. 

The Pontiac Firebird was first sold in 1967 and became instantly famous as the look and power are what drove everyone to want one of these muscle cars. The first and second generations are the most sought-after as they both bring something different to the table. The first generation Firebird is loved because of the originality but the second is a bit more favored as it was the Firebird Trans Am model. 

One of the sleekest-looking roadsters out there is the Jaguar XK120, which was first sold in 1948 and became extremely popular in Europe because of its looks and speed. The XK120 was the second sports car that Jaguar produced, and it had been ten years since their last, which was the SS 100. 

The Plymouth GTX is another American classic that was first sold in 1967 and was one of the top muscle cars that were sold in America. The GTX became popular because of its aggressive look and ultimate power. There were several models that were released over the years, but one that stands out is the 1970 Plymouth GTX, which was mainly used for drag racing. 

The Pontiac Bonneville was first introduced to the world in 1954 as a concept sports car, but the concept look is entirely different from the Bonneville you think of today. The original Pontiac Bonneville was first sold in 1957, and America fell in love with the long and luxurious look. When you think of 1950s America, a couple of cars come to mind, and the Bonneville is one of them. 

The Ferrari F50 is another classic supercar that came out of the 1990s and has an iconic look that everyone recognizes. The F50 was first sold in 1995 and was produced for two years until Ferrari went on to a different project. The V12 Ferarri engine is what makes this supercar very unique and was developed after the F1 version of the car. 

The BMW 507 is another classic roadster that was first sold in 1956 and was BMWs most popular model at the time. The car was thought to be sold by the thousands, and America made several orders, but sadly things didn't go right, and BMW ended up losing money which resulted in only 252 cars being produced. 

The Ferrari Dino is a unique sports car that was first produced in 1957 by Ferrari. The Dino was named after Enzo Ferrari's son, who passed away, and ended up being a hit in the market. The Dino was first used for racing purposes, but in 1958, the road model was released, which was favored by the public.