The 1800 ES hatchback appeared for only two years. You’ll probably never see another one modified into a hearse.
The Rover 2000, also known as a P6, was introduced in 1963. Upon its arrival, it was heralded as a modern and sophisticated sedan.
Cars of this era are just starting to earn the appreciation they deserve. This beautiful Chrysler Laser example is worth a long look.
This Fortwo sits on a raised suspension and rides on oversized General Grabber A/T off-road tires mounted on black spoked wheels.
This 1970 example establishes the formula for cost-conscious shoppers wanting to put a classic 'Vette in their garage.
The 1995 Lincoln Mark VIll LSC was arguably the ultimate expression of American luxury. Now, it's a hard-driving, comfy time capsule.
The 1997 Honda Civic Type R is the first of its breed. The hot hatch's 16B engine cranks out 182 horsepower at 8,200 rpm.
The Chevrolet El Camino SS is the original muscle truck. This handsome survivor sports a 386 V-8 paired with a four-speed manual.
The Checker Aerobus is a factory-stretched version of the Marathon taxi cab with as many as eight doors and four rows of seating.
The cab also reveals a life of work, with a bench seat upholstered in durable blue vinyl, supplemented with extensive black duct tape.
The BMW i8 is a drop-dead gorgeous sports car with quick acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and about 20 miles of all-electric range.
Enthusiasts gravitate toward traditional muscle cars like Mustang or Camaro, or the Corvette. The AMX is the cool, weird alternative.
The E39 BMW 530i Sport rolls with a 228-horsepower, 3.0-liter version of the legendary and ultra-reliable BMW straight six.
The wee Fiat is light, powerful, and tossable in the twisties. It's arguably the ultimate hot hatch.
The SE-i was also the first Honda sold in the United States with standard fuel injection for increased performance and efficiency.
Introduced in 1983, the Ford Ranger battled with the popular small trucks from Toyota and Datsun. It remained in production until 2012.
The 300 horsepower 2.5-liter, turbocharged engine turns an unassuming family transporter into a canyon-carving champ.
The Honda Beat roadster, designed by Pininfarina, is two feet shorter and 700 pounds lighter than a Mazda Miata.
The Opel Manta GT/E performance model's cosmetic enhancements include a blacked-out hood, side stripes, and trim.
The Ford Taurus was one of the last wagons offered by a domestic carmaker, sold alongside SUVs in dealer showrooms.
Ford touted the Fairmont’s low starting price and good fuel economy. But ads didn’t mention what was lurking beneath the cabin.
