1. Pontiac Astre
   Isuzu Gemini
2. Plymouth Duster
   Premier Padmini

A performance version of the Plymouth Valiant, the Duster was a fairly small vehicle for the time. It had a range of engine options and was produced by Plymouth starting in 1970 and running until 1976.

1. Iso Grifo
   Jaguar E-Type
2. Alvis TE 21
   Mercury Marauder

This classic British sports car was first made in 1961. Not only did he E-Type look spectacular, but it offered excellent performance and was capable of speeds of up to 150 mph while it covered 0-60 mph in under seven seconds. Over 38,000 of the Series 1 Jaguar, the first produced in the '60s, were made

1. Bricklin SV-1
   Fiat 131
2. Holden One Tonner
   AMC Rebel

The Rebel, particularly the 1970 models, took AMC straight into the muscle car fight. This was a real looker, blessed with a muscle car stance. With “Up with the Rebel Machine!” AMC's slogan for the car, it was certainly trying to buy into the younger market.

1. Simca Aronde
   Talbot Baby
2. Alvis TB 21
   Lincoln Cosmopolitan

Available in a 2-door as a coupe or convertible and as a 4-door sedan, the Lincoln Cosmopolitan was produced from 1949 through 1954. Power came from a 337-cubic inch 5.5-liter V8 coupled to either a 3-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearbox.

1. Bristol 412
   Dodge Li’l Red Express
2. Chrysler Cordoba
   Hyundai Pony

A "super truck" of sorts, more than 5,000 Li’l Red Express Trucks were sold in 1978 and 1979. And it's not difficult to understand why. Not only did it look incredible but it had some serious speed. In fact, the modified 360 cubic inch V-8 engine produced 225 horsepower, even more than Corvettes produced at the time.

1. Alfa Romeo Eagle
   Plymouth Superbird
2. Gurgel Itaipu
   AMC Pacer

Created as a high-speed racing machine especially for NASCAR, the Superbird was also for sale to the public. The first models appeared in 1970 and were instantly recognizable thanks to the massive spoiler on the back.

1. Mazda 929
   Chevrolet C30 One Ton
2. Toyota Starlet
   Ferrari GT4

A stalwart of the Chevy pickup fleet in the 1970s, the C30 is considered to be the first of the modern pickup trucks. It was also the first Chevy with the crew cab option, meaning the truck could easily seat six people.

1. Ford Mustang
   Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
2. Opel Commodore
   Toyota 2000GT

Arguably the most iconic muscle car ever, the Mustang was first released in 1964. It proved one of the most popular debuts ever and within a year, 400,000 units had been sold which quadrupled Ford’s sale estimates. Today, the first edition versions of this legendary car are still in demand.

1. Pioneer 2M
   Holden EH
2. Humber Sceptre
   Ford Bronco

The first 4x4 Bronco hit the trails in 1966, and between that year and 1977 proved to be a more than capable off-roader. Later models also included a Ford V8 engine with incredible torque. Bronco production ended in 1996 after 30 years, but Ford will reintroduce the model around 2019.

1. Chevrolet Corvair Monza GT
   Lamborghini Miura
2. Renault 8
   Wolseley 24/80

Built between 1966 and 1973, the Miura was updated a number of times during its production. The first version, the P400, received its power from a 3.9-liter V12 engine also produced by Lamborghini. Only 764 were built during its run.

1. Lloyd 600
   Jaguar Mark 1
2. Fiat 500
   Toyota Crown

The Fiat 500 garnered legions of devoted fans. No, we're not talking about the modern one but the first model, released in the 1950s. This car took Europe by storm and it's not difficult to understand why. Small, cheap and certainly cute, 500s from that era remain in demand today.

1. Izh 2125
   Maserati Khamsin
2. Hyundai Pony
   Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer

The Pony, Korea's first mass-produced car, was a rear-wheel-drive subcompact car produced by the Korean manufacturer between 1975 and 1990. Two generations of the Pony were produced with a range of body options, including sedans, wagons, a coupe utility and a hatchback.

1. Alba Regia
   Chevrolet Bel Air
2. Fuji Cabin
   Skoda 440

One of the most iconic vehicles ever produced by Chevrolet was the Bel Air. The version manufactured between 1955 and 1957 will always be remembered for its fantastic trim, with plenty of chrome and those beautiful pointy tail fins.

1. BMW 3200 CS
   Mitsubishi Minica
2. Triumph Spitfire
   Mitsubishi Minica

A little over 500 examples of this sports touring car were produced by BMW from 1962 to 1965. The 3200 CS was essentially seen as a 2-door grand tourer and was powered by the first-ever V8 car engine produced by the company.

1. Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
   Ford Granada
2. Daihatsu Charmant
   Panther FF

The Ford Granada was marketed as a midsize car in the United States between 1975 and 1982. It came in many guises, including a 2- and 4-door sedan, station wagon and 2-door coupe. It was also sold in Europe.

1. Ford Zephyr
   Porsche 550 Spyder
2. Allard M2
   AC Petite

The Porsche 550 Spyder sports car was produced by Porsche from 1953 to 1956. The 1.5-liter Type 547 engine produced 108 horsepower. Another popular car at auction time, a 550 sold as recently as 2016 for $5.4 million. Of course, it was Spyder that actor James Dean was driving when he was killed in a fatal crash in September 1955.

1. Buick Regal
   Rolls Royce Camargue
2. SEAT 132
   Datsun 210

This luxury 2-door saloon was produced by Rolls Royce between 1975 and 1986. It was designed by the legendary Pininfarina design house in Italy, with Paolo Martin the lead designer. This was the first Rolls Royce not designed by the company itself since World War II.

1. Chrysler C-300
   Ford Popular
2. Daimler Conquest
   Lancia Appia

Many muscle car aficionados call the Chrysler 300 the first muscle car, although some go farther back and point to the 1949 Olds Rocket 88. No matter if you agree or not, the 300, introduced in 1955 and produced until 1965, certainly had the cool factor.

1. Bentley S3
   Austin Freeway
2. AMC AMX
   Maserati Sebring

Produced by the American Motors Corporation between 1968 and 1970, the AMX was a GT-style sports car. It featured a 2-door coupe-styled body and had six different engine options, all V8s of varying size. AMX's came with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

1. Volkswagen Jetta
   Mazda 121
2. Lancia Stratos
   Reliant Kitten

Essentially a Golf with rear storage space making it a sedan instead of a hatchback, the Jetta first appeared in 1979. It continues to be a Volkswagen model to this day. More than 14 million had been sold as of 2014.

1. Hudson Italia
   Buick Skylark
2. MG Y-Type
   SEAT 1200 Sport

Over 8000 Y-Type saloons were built from 1947 to 1953. Three different types were built, the YA, Tourer and YB, although the YA was far more prevalent. Y-Type MGs were powered by a 1.2-liter engine.

1. Bristol 408
   Pontiac Firebird
2. Isuzu Bellett
   Lancia Fulvia

Based on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis, the Pontiac Firebird was its own car and certainly caught the public's attention in the mid-1960s. The Firebird was powered by a range of engines including straight-six and V8s. Over 82,000 were sold in 1967, the first year of production.

1. Matra Djet
   Ford GT40
2. Mazda Carol
   Pontiac Grand Prix

The first generation GT40 won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for four straight years from 1966 to 1969, which included filling out the top three positions in 1966. Only 105 were produced.

1. Jensen C-V8
   Holden EJ
2. Mazda Bongo
   Ford Taunus P4

The Bongo was available as either a pickup truck or a cab-over van. This Mazda stalwart was first released in the 1960s. The first generation was powered by a 780 cc rear-mounted engine, although a 1000cc model was made available in 1968.

1. Rolls Royce Phantom IV
   Chevrolet 210
2. Cadillac Eldorado
   Sunbeam Alpine

The Phantom IV was the first Phantom model in 11 years for Rolls Royce. This model was an exclusive, only for royals or heads of state. Only 18 were made, three of which were convertibles. 16 are still known to exist around the world, most notably either in museums or with private collectors.

1. Austin Allegro
   Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna
2. Audi 100 Coupe S
   Honda Civic

More than 30,000 of these fastback coupes were built by Audi from 1969 to 1976. It was noted for its slanted back section. The 100 Coupe S was powered by a 1.8-liter engine coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox.

1. Nash Metropolitan
   Packard Cavalier
2. Holden 48-215
   Hudson Jet

Also known as the Holden FX, the 48-215 was a Holden model produced in Australia from 1948 to 1953. It was the first model from General Motors to be marketed under the Holden name. The "FX" was never officially used by Holden, although it persisted.

1. Triumph TR3
   Triumph TR3
2. Mercury Montclair
   BMW Isetta

Mini cars have a certain charm, and perhaps the most famous of them all is the Isetta. Interestingly, this was not a BMW design but built under license. BMW built the Isetta between 1955 and 1962. Its egg-like shape led to it being called a "bubble car."

1. BMW 1602 TI
   Ford Falcon
2. Chevrolet Camaro
   AMC Goblin

Sold for a period of nine years from 1966 to 1975, the BMW 1602 was a 2-door cabriolet which included a high-performance version, the TI. This model was not sold in the United States as it did not meet emissions requirements at the time.

1. Jaguar XJ Coupe
   Holden Berlina VK
2. Jeep Cherokee
   Lamborghini Countach

Formed in 1922 by Sir William Lyons and William Walmsley, the Swallow Sidecar Company was the forerunner to Jaguar. Under the name SS Jaguar, the company started producing two models, the SS 90 and SS 100. One of their much-loved vehicles, the XJ Coupe, was built between 1975 and 1978. These were available with both 6- and 12-cylinder options. More than 8,000 were sold.

1. Dodge Custom Royal
   Mini Mk 1
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Mercury Montclair

Perhaps one of the most famous cars ever produced, the Mini first appeared in England in 1959 with the Mark 1. This small car was produced into the late ‘90s with various upgrades and changes over the years. In 2000, BMW bought the brand and introduced the Mini ONE. Although the shape paid homage to the original, these were much larger cars.

1. Daihatsu Taft
   Holden Berlina VB
2. Audi 50
   Citroën CX

First introduced in 1978 and still marketed in Australia today as part of the Holden lineup, the Berlina name has been associated with the Commodore model for a number of years.

1. Pontiac LeMans
   Lotus Elan
2. Ferrari 250 GTO
   Ford Cortina

Only 36 Ferrari 250 GTOs were produced by the Italian marque between 1962 and 1964. Over its production run, the GTO featured had two engine options, a 3.0-liter and a 4.0-liter V12. The GTO is considered one of the greatest Ferraris ever made.

1. Opel Rekord
   Citroën LNA
2. BMW M1
   Volkswagen Golf

With a body designed by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro, the M1 sports car was released in 1978 and built for a period of three years in which 453 were made. This was BMW's first mid-engined car and was powered by a 3.5-liter double overhead cam straight-six engine.

1. Chevrolet Monza
   Dodge Charger
2. Lotus Eclat
   Lancia Montecarlo

The Charger was Dodge's first muscle car in the 1960s and entered the market as their answer to Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The model was still prominent during the early 1970s as well. Recent models have hearkened back to the original design.