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We take scale seriously at Auto World. This front-engine exotic ride boasts a roaring cylinder engine. This was the least expensive car Aston Martin made at the time. It offered an aluminum frame and 8-cylinder engine, though today the 4. At the time, Honda was known more for motorcycles than cars. And prices keep rising. It goes with this pandemic view, which is 'I just want to get out.

Which pretty much says it all. Highs: Obnoxiously cute; a likely loner at the cars and coffee; spirited if not fast. Lows: Parts are scarce; drum brakes; it helps to be short; intimidating in traffic unless everyone else is on a skateboard. The prices keep rising, even as the number of cars changing hands is also increasing. The Vanagon fits the template to a T, its appeal only sweetened by a purposeful, trundle-along charm. Tall and boxy, with a rear-mounted flat-four, the T3 came in a variety of configurations, from cargo van to people hauler to, most famously, a clever, space-efficient, pop-top Camper.

Each iteration had its own appeal, but as with the T2, the Camper hit a sweet spot. Syncro all-wheel drive was available, and for the U. This was followed by diesel and automatic options, plus later water-cooled flat-fours with more urge.

These are becoming popular additions to collections. But when it was new, it felt too clinical, perhaps a bit too numb behind the wheel. Plus, Ford planned to build over copies, so we all thought the world would move on after it stopped being the newest thing, as with most modern supercars.

Owner groups immediately emerged and created DIY forums, tours, and shows. Tuners found that the engine was stout enough to bolt on turbos or larger superchargers without requiring a rebuild, and they drew headlines with hp setups. A community formed around this durable, usable sports car. When I drove an original GT40, I realized how faithfully Ford captured the old essence in the GT, not only in appearance but in feel and sound. The analog GT therefore strikes the balance between the too modern and the too ancient.

Highs: The GT40 will always be cool, and so will the GT; reliable powertrain parts; the sound, good lord, the sound. Lows: Everyone bonks their head on the doors; desirable paint schemes are crazy expensive now. Born of boomer nostalgia, it appears to be a design that transcends age brackets. When Audi debuted its TT concept at the Frankfurt show to much approval, anticipation for the mini sports coupe grew as the new millennium neared.

When the ball dropped, that giant exhale heard in was relief not only that the world did not end with Y2K, but that the Audi TT was in stateside showrooms bearing few changes from the concept. Buyers could select coupe or convertible, front-drive or Quattro all-wheel drive, and a hp or hp turbocharged inline-four-cylinder sitting sideways in the bang bay a 3.

Hagerty member Paul Vatter supplied his coupe to us, and with its chop-top Beetle profile, large circular wheel wells, and stretched grille, the TT still invites stares. The short wheelbase hinted at its VW Golf guts, and the relaxed zip proves the TT is more sweet than it is sinister.

Audi is likely phasing out the TT after in favor of more crossovers, which is a bummer because the design remains a head-turner. More than two decades later, the first-generation TT looks as good as the day it was conceived, refusing to be lost among our highly capable Road America fleet. Highs: Small buy-in, big fun with this travel-size sports car; timeless design. Lows: Back seats made for dolls; minor turbo lag; typical understeer in FWD models.

In May , on a Belgian motorway and under the watchful eyes of a handful of British engineers, a factory-owned Jaguar XK went more than mph. Nonetheless, a staggering combination of refinement and performance drew admirers, especially in the critical export markets. Most of all, however, the thing was good old elegant fun. XK s handle like they look, meaning that driving one quickly feels like ballroom dancing, all graceful moves and no surprises.

The car is let down only by its Girling drum brakes, which give decent stopping power but wilt under hard use. A ladder frame, a simple but well-tuned independent front suspension, and a live rear axle were fine partners for that glorious engine.

The car shown here, a more potent SE model owned by Hagerty Valuation editor Colin Comer, exemplifies the charms of the breed. If Jaguar had made of them, they would be million-dollar cars. Highs: One of the loveliest British cars ever made; sturdy bits; nobody will ever ask you why you own it. Lows: Challenging ergonomics for taller people; too cheap for too long, so many were abused—due diligence and a Jag Heritage Certificate are key. A few years ago, this seminal sports car fell from grace in the market—but that drop only served to bring out the enthusiasts who recognize the Jag as a great deal, especially in 3 condition.

Quote interest from Gen Xers is up by a third since By , Honda had become the house of small cycles characterized by deep fenders, color palettes of black and chrome, and other naked hijackings of European design. Alas, starved for quality, the market went nuts for the dependable, button-start CB, and an elated Honda sprang for better tooling after making the first bikes using sand cores.