And so the saga continues...
Again a short recap of previous episodes:
Voting
1 points, 76th place
2 points, 69th place
3 points, 63rd place
4 points, 59th place
7-10 points, 40th-31st places
Since less and less cars share same position now, I will post them all in one post from now, makes it easier to write.
30th place, with 11 points
Chevrolet Chevelle SS
http://img86.imageshack.**/img86/6271/chevellezo2.jpg
The Chevrolet Chevelle debuted for the 1964 model year as a mid-size automobile from Chevrolet. It was produced throughout the remainder of the 1960s and 1970s and was one of General Motors' most successful models.
The Chevelle SS represented Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car battle. It had its own line of engines and performance equipment. The performance engines available included 327 in?, 350 in?, and 396 in? V8s - rated at 325, 350 and 375 hp respectively.
Sharing 25th place, with 12 points each
Pontiac GTO Judge
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7501/gtojudgezj2.jpg
The Pontiac GTO was an automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974. It is often considered the first true muscle car.
The significant event of 1969 was the launch of a new model called 'The Judge'. The Judge name came from a comedy routine, "Here Comes the Judge", used repeatedly on the "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV" show. Advertisements used slogans like "All rise for The Judge" and "The Judge can be bought." As originally conceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of some gimmicks to make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner. During its development, however, it was decided to make it the ultimate in street performance and image.
NSU Ro 80
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/9154/nsujx1.jpg
The NSU Ro 80 was a technologically advanced large sedan-type automobile produced by the German firm of NSU from 1967 until 1977. Most notable was the powertrain; a 113 bhp (86 kW), 995 cc twin-rotor Wankel engine driving the front wheels through a clutchless semi-automatic transmission employing an innovative vacuum system. It was voted Car of the Year for 1968 by European motoring writers.
Lotus Europa
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/8955/europanq2.jpg
The Lotus Europa or Lotus Europe, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. The Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis, while also relying on its fiberglass body for structural strength. The 4-wheel independent suspension was as minimalist as everything else on the car; for instance, the rear suspension consisted of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower link per side, and the axles; very similar to Formula type race cars of that era. Aside from the doors, bonnet (hood), and trunk, the body was cast as a single unit of fiberglass. The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness."
Jensen FF
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5168/jensenffno8.jpg
The Jensen FF was an all wheel drive GT car produced by the British manufacturer Jensen between 1966 and 1971. Preceding, by far, the Audi Quattro it was the first non all-terrain production car equipped with all wheel drive and an antilock braking system, the Dunlop Maxaret electro-mechanical system used hitherto only on aircraft or racing cars.
The letters FF stand for Ferguson Formula, Ferguson being the inventor of a full-time all wheel drive system, the first on a production sports car.
Although it was a highly influential vehicle in a technical sense, the FF was not all that commercially successful. Its price was high?about 30% higher than the Jensen Interceptor, its similar-looking rear wheel drive stablemate, and more than that of luxury GTs from much more prestigious makes.
Austin Healey 3000
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/1299/healey3000be5.jpg
The Austin Healey 3000 was a sports car built from 1959 to 1967, by the Austin-Healey marque, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The 3000 was a successful car which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday - and is still used in competition by enthusiasts today.
The original Austin Healey 3000 was 2912cc (nearly 3 litres), with twin SU carburetors and front disc brakes. It was only called the Mark I after the Mark II was released. The original 3000 was built from 1959 ? 1961.
The 3000 Mk II came with triple SU Carburetors was built 1961 - 1963 and had model variants BT7 (4 seater version), BN7 (2 seat roadster) and BJ7 (wind up windows rather than side curtains).
The 3000 Mk III was launched in 1963, and remained in production until 1967.
24th place, 13 points
Volkswagen Beetle
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/995/beetlebb4.jpg
The Volkswagen Beetle is Volkswagen's best known car, known for its reliability, now enjoying a "cult" status.
The origins of the car date back to 1930s Nazi Germany. Hitler's desire that almost anybody should be able to afford a car fitted with a proposal by car designer Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1952). The intention was that ordinary working Germans would buy the car by means of a savings scheme.
Production of the "Type 1" VW Beetle increased dramatically over the years, reaching 1 million in 1954. During the 1960s and early 1970s, although the car was getting out-dated, American exports, innovative advertising and a growing reputation for reliability helped production figures to surpass the levels of the previous record holder, the Ford Model-T: by 1973 total production was over 16 million.
On July 30, 2003, the final original VW Beetle (No. 21,529,464) was produced at Puebla, Mexico, some 65 years after its original launch, and an unprecedented 58-year production run since 1945.
23rd place, 16 points
Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/2937/mustang350ep9.jpg
The Shelby Mustang was a performance muscle car from the 1960s. It was a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series.
The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. All '65 Shelbys were painted Ford "Wimbledon White", with optional "Le Mans" stripes from nose to tail.
All GT 350s featured rocker panel stripes with the GT350 name. The engine was a modified K-code 289ci Windsor V8 with special "Cobra" valve covers, tri-Y headers, a special intake manifold and Holley carburetor increased power from 271 to 306 hp (162 to 228 kW).
22nd place, 17 points
Lotus Seven
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4270/sevengw6.jpg
The Lotus Seven was a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars between 1957 and 1972. It was designed by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the Lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity.
After Lotus ended production of the Seven, Caterham bought the rights to it, and today make both kits and fully assembled cars.
Since the design of the Lotus Seven is so simple, over 90 companies have offered replicas or Seven-type cars over the years.
Shared 20th place, 18 points
Toyota Corolla E10
http://img291.imageshack.**/img291/8114/corolladg1.jpg
The Corolla was launched in Japan in October 1966. The initial car, the KE1x series was small, with a 90 in (2286 mm) wheelbase, and used a 4-speed manual transmission or a 2-speed automatic transmission, with rear wheel drive.
The suspension in front was MacPherson struts supported by a transverse leaf spring beneath the engine cross-member, with leaf springs connected to a solid axle in back.
Pontiac GTO 1st Gen 1964
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/6156/gto1964mp0.jpg
The first Pontiac GTO was an option package for the Pontiac LeMans, available with the two-door sedan, hardtop coupe, and convertible body styles. With every available option, the GTO cost about US$ 4,500 and weighed around 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg).
Most contemporary road tests used the more powerful Tri-Power engine and four-speed manual transmission. Car Life clocked a GTO so equipped at 0-60 miles per hour (0-97 km/h) in 6.6 seconds, through the standing quarter mile in 14.8 seconds with a top speed of 99 miles per hour (158 km/h). Like most testers, they criticized the slow steering, particularly without power steering, and inadequate drum brakes, which were identical to those of the normal Tempest.
19th place, 19 points
Lotus Elan
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7377/elanju7.jpg
The original Elan was introduced in 1962 as a roadster, although later a coup? version and an optional hardtop were offered. It was the first Lotus road car to use the now famous steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass body. The Elan was technologically advanced with a twin-cam 1558 cc engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel independent suspension. The Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine was based on Ford's Kent and would go on to be used in a number of Lotus production and racing models. An Elan +2 was introduced in 1967 with a longer wheelbase and two more rear seats. The Elan ceased production in 1973 and the Elan +2 in 1975. An estimated total of 17,000 original Elans and Elan +2's were built.
The original Elan is commonly credited as being the design inspiration, if not the outright predecessor, for the original 1990 Mazda Miata. In fact, two Elans were "reverse-engineered" in the process of designing the Miata.
18th place, 20 points
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4057/mb300slld5.jpg
The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gullwing or butterfly wing doors and for being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gullwing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. In Mercedes-Benz fashion, the "300" referred to the engine's cylinder displacement, in this case, three liters. The "SL", as applied to a roadster, stood for "Sport Leicht" or "Sport Light."
17th place, 21 points
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/6526/db4zagatoqp7.jpg
The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato was introduced in 1960 at the London Motor Show. It was basically a DB4 GT improved by the Zagato factory in Italy, by Ercole Spada. The Zagato's engine produced 314 hp (234 kW), a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of just 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). Initially the factory had plans to produce 25 cars, but demand wasn't as strong as expected and production ceased at the 20th unit. Nowadays the car sells for around ?750,000.
Shared 15th place, 22 points
Toyota 2000GT
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4808/toyota2000gtij0.jpg
The Toyota 2000GT was a sports car produced in very limited numbers by Toyota in Japan. First seen at the Tokyo Motor Show of 1965, production vehicles were built between 1967 and 1970. It revolutionised the automotive world's view of Japan, formerly seen as a producer of imitative and stodgily practical vehicles, and showed that the Japanese makers could produce a sports car to rival those of Europe.
Reviewing a pre-production car in 1967, Road & Track magazine summed up the 2000 GT (sic) as "one of the most exciting and enjoyable cars we've driven", and compared it favorably to the Porsche 911. Today, the car is seen as the first seriously collectible Japanese car, the first "Japanese Supercar", and examples change hands for fairly high prices.
Porsche 356
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/2968/356ko8.jpg
The 356 was the first production sports car bearing the Porsche name. The 356 was created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of Dr. Ing. Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the company). Like its ancestor, the Volkswagen Beetle (which Ferdinand Porsche senior had designed), the 356 was a four-cylinder, air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive car.
The 356 has always been popular with the motor press. In 2004 Sports Car International ranked the 356C tenth on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly-regarded collector car. The Porsche 356 Carrera (with its special four-cam racing engine), Super 90 and Speedster models are today among the most desirable 356 models. Few 356 Carreras were produced, and these often bring well over $100,000 at auction.
Shared 13th place, 31 points
Shelby Mustang GT500
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5363/eleanorzo3.jpg
GT500 was introduced in 1967 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 427-in? (7 L) big-block V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in Sixty Seconds.
Chevrolet Camaro 1967
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/8056/camaro67bg2.jpg
After two years of watching the Ford Mustang enjoy tremendous success, General Motors finally launched its entry into the pony car segment, the Chevrolet Camaro. Although available with a mediocre six cylinder for volume sales, the Camaro could be equipped with several V8s and a myriad of performance options. Then, of course, was the famous Regular Production Code, Z/28, that would change the industry's view of pony cars.
12th place, 34 points
MK1 Mini
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7765/mk1miniml5.jpg
The original Mini was a small, economical, inexpensive, and characterful car designed for the nationalized BMC by Alec Issigonis (1906-1988), and first released in 1959. The car's design was very influential, and almost all small cars built since the 1970s have shared its mechanical layout--a transverse four-cylinder water-cooled engine driving the front wheels. It was originally called the "Austin Seven" or "Morris Mini", but later Mini became a brand in its own right.
Production of the original model outlasted both its major competitors, the VW Beetle and the Citroen 2CV, and the Metro, its intended replacement, running until October 2000 with a total of 5.3 million cars.
And finally 11th place with 36 points
Mini Cooper
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5119/minicoopernp8.jpg
John Cooper of the Cooper Car Company, Formula 1 Champion of 1959 and 1960, saw the potential of the Mini and after some experimentation and testing, the Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper were born. With a tuned 997cc engine, double SU carburettors, and disc brakes, the power was boosted from 34 bhp (of the 848 engine) to 55 bhp (25 to 41 kW). Designed for Group 2 rally racing, initially 1,000 of this type were built to meet the homologation rules but when production ended in 1967 12,274 had been made. In 1963 production of a more powerful version had begun. Cooper had taken a new 1071 cc engine and increased the size of the brake discs, and this was manufactured for the public as the Cooper S from April until August 1964 with 4,030 produced.
The Mini Cooper S earned acclaim with Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965, and 1967.[18] Minis were initially placed first, second and third in the 1966 rally as well, but were disqualified after a controversial decision by the French judges.
That's it for now, not sure when I put up top10, probably this weekend, but maybe a bit later, got exams coming
Again a short recap of previous episodes:
Voting
1 points, 76th place
2 points, 69th place
3 points, 63rd place
4 points, 59th place
7-10 points, 40th-31st places
Since less and less cars share same position now, I will post them all in one post from now, makes it easier to write.
30th place, with 11 points
Chevrolet Chevelle SS
http://img86.imageshack.**/img86/6271/chevellezo2.jpg
The Chevrolet Chevelle debuted for the 1964 model year as a mid-size automobile from Chevrolet. It was produced throughout the remainder of the 1960s and 1970s and was one of General Motors' most successful models.
The Chevelle SS represented Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car battle. It had its own line of engines and performance equipment. The performance engines available included 327 in?, 350 in?, and 396 in? V8s - rated at 325, 350 and 375 hp respectively.
Sharing 25th place, with 12 points each
Pontiac GTO Judge
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7501/gtojudgezj2.jpg
The Pontiac GTO was an automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974. It is often considered the first true muscle car.
The significant event of 1969 was the launch of a new model called 'The Judge'. The Judge name came from a comedy routine, "Here Comes the Judge", used repeatedly on the "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV" show. Advertisements used slogans like "All rise for The Judge" and "The Judge can be bought." As originally conceived, the Judge was to be a low-cost GTO, stripped of some gimmicks to make it competitive with the Plymouth Road Runner. During its development, however, it was decided to make it the ultimate in street performance and image.
NSU Ro 80
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/9154/nsujx1.jpg
The NSU Ro 80 was a technologically advanced large sedan-type automobile produced by the German firm of NSU from 1967 until 1977. Most notable was the powertrain; a 113 bhp (86 kW), 995 cc twin-rotor Wankel engine driving the front wheels through a clutchless semi-automatic transmission employing an innovative vacuum system. It was voted Car of the Year for 1968 by European motoring writers.
Lotus Europa
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/8955/europanq2.jpg
The Lotus Europa or Lotus Europe, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. The Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis, while also relying on its fiberglass body for structural strength. The 4-wheel independent suspension was as minimalist as everything else on the car; for instance, the rear suspension consisted of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower link per side, and the axles; very similar to Formula type race cars of that era. Aside from the doors, bonnet (hood), and trunk, the body was cast as a single unit of fiberglass. The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness."
Jensen FF
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5168/jensenffno8.jpg
The Jensen FF was an all wheel drive GT car produced by the British manufacturer Jensen between 1966 and 1971. Preceding, by far, the Audi Quattro it was the first non all-terrain production car equipped with all wheel drive and an antilock braking system, the Dunlop Maxaret electro-mechanical system used hitherto only on aircraft or racing cars.
The letters FF stand for Ferguson Formula, Ferguson being the inventor of a full-time all wheel drive system, the first on a production sports car.
Although it was a highly influential vehicle in a technical sense, the FF was not all that commercially successful. Its price was high?about 30% higher than the Jensen Interceptor, its similar-looking rear wheel drive stablemate, and more than that of luxury GTs from much more prestigious makes.
Austin Healey 3000
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/1299/healey3000be5.jpg
The Austin Healey 3000 was a sports car built from 1959 to 1967, by the Austin-Healey marque, and is the best known of the 'big' Healey models. The 3000 was a successful car which won its class in many European rallies in its heyday - and is still used in competition by enthusiasts today.
The original Austin Healey 3000 was 2912cc (nearly 3 litres), with twin SU carburetors and front disc brakes. It was only called the Mark I after the Mark II was released. The original 3000 was built from 1959 ? 1961.
The 3000 Mk II came with triple SU Carburetors was built 1961 - 1963 and had model variants BT7 (4 seater version), BN7 (2 seat roadster) and BJ7 (wind up windows rather than side curtains).
The 3000 Mk III was launched in 1963, and remained in production until 1967.
24th place, 13 points
Volkswagen Beetle
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/995/beetlebb4.jpg
The Volkswagen Beetle is Volkswagen's best known car, known for its reliability, now enjoying a "cult" status.
The origins of the car date back to 1930s Nazi Germany. Hitler's desire that almost anybody should be able to afford a car fitted with a proposal by car designer Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1952). The intention was that ordinary working Germans would buy the car by means of a savings scheme.
Production of the "Type 1" VW Beetle increased dramatically over the years, reaching 1 million in 1954. During the 1960s and early 1970s, although the car was getting out-dated, American exports, innovative advertising and a growing reputation for reliability helped production figures to surpass the levels of the previous record holder, the Ford Model-T: by 1973 total production was over 16 million.
On July 30, 2003, the final original VW Beetle (No. 21,529,464) was produced at Puebla, Mexico, some 65 years after its original launch, and an unprecedented 58-year production run since 1945.
23rd place, 16 points
Shelby Mustang GT350 1965
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/2937/mustang350ep9.jpg
The Shelby Mustang was a performance muscle car from the 1960s. It was a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series.
The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. All '65 Shelbys were painted Ford "Wimbledon White", with optional "Le Mans" stripes from nose to tail.
All GT 350s featured rocker panel stripes with the GT350 name. The engine was a modified K-code 289ci Windsor V8 with special "Cobra" valve covers, tri-Y headers, a special intake manifold and Holley carburetor increased power from 271 to 306 hp (162 to 228 kW).
22nd place, 17 points
Lotus Seven
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4270/sevengw6.jpg
The Lotus Seven was a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars between 1957 and 1972. It was designed by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the Lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity.
After Lotus ended production of the Seven, Caterham bought the rights to it, and today make both kits and fully assembled cars.
Since the design of the Lotus Seven is so simple, over 90 companies have offered replicas or Seven-type cars over the years.
Shared 20th place, 18 points
Toyota Corolla E10
http://img291.imageshack.**/img291/8114/corolladg1.jpg
The Corolla was launched in Japan in October 1966. The initial car, the KE1x series was small, with a 90 in (2286 mm) wheelbase, and used a 4-speed manual transmission or a 2-speed automatic transmission, with rear wheel drive.
The suspension in front was MacPherson struts supported by a transverse leaf spring beneath the engine cross-member, with leaf springs connected to a solid axle in back.
Pontiac GTO 1st Gen 1964
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/6156/gto1964mp0.jpg
The first Pontiac GTO was an option package for the Pontiac LeMans, available with the two-door sedan, hardtop coupe, and convertible body styles. With every available option, the GTO cost about US$ 4,500 and weighed around 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg).
Most contemporary road tests used the more powerful Tri-Power engine and four-speed manual transmission. Car Life clocked a GTO so equipped at 0-60 miles per hour (0-97 km/h) in 6.6 seconds, through the standing quarter mile in 14.8 seconds with a top speed of 99 miles per hour (158 km/h). Like most testers, they criticized the slow steering, particularly without power steering, and inadequate drum brakes, which were identical to those of the normal Tempest.
19th place, 19 points
Lotus Elan
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7377/elanju7.jpg
The original Elan was introduced in 1962 as a roadster, although later a coup? version and an optional hardtop were offered. It was the first Lotus road car to use the now famous steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass body. The Elan was technologically advanced with a twin-cam 1558 cc engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel independent suspension. The Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine was based on Ford's Kent and would go on to be used in a number of Lotus production and racing models. An Elan +2 was introduced in 1967 with a longer wheelbase and two more rear seats. The Elan ceased production in 1973 and the Elan +2 in 1975. An estimated total of 17,000 original Elans and Elan +2's were built.
The original Elan is commonly credited as being the design inspiration, if not the outright predecessor, for the original 1990 Mazda Miata. In fact, two Elans were "reverse-engineered" in the process of designing the Miata.
18th place, 20 points
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4057/mb300slld5.jpg
The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gullwing or butterfly wing doors and for being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gullwing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. In Mercedes-Benz fashion, the "300" referred to the engine's cylinder displacement, in this case, three liters. The "SL", as applied to a roadster, stood for "Sport Leicht" or "Sport Light."
17th place, 21 points
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/6526/db4zagatoqp7.jpg
The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato was introduced in 1960 at the London Motor Show. It was basically a DB4 GT improved by the Zagato factory in Italy, by Ercole Spada. The Zagato's engine produced 314 hp (234 kW), a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of just 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). Initially the factory had plans to produce 25 cars, but demand wasn't as strong as expected and production ceased at the 20th unit. Nowadays the car sells for around ?750,000.
Shared 15th place, 22 points
Toyota 2000GT
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/4808/toyota2000gtij0.jpg
The Toyota 2000GT was a sports car produced in very limited numbers by Toyota in Japan. First seen at the Tokyo Motor Show of 1965, production vehicles were built between 1967 and 1970. It revolutionised the automotive world's view of Japan, formerly seen as a producer of imitative and stodgily practical vehicles, and showed that the Japanese makers could produce a sports car to rival those of Europe.
Reviewing a pre-production car in 1967, Road & Track magazine summed up the 2000 GT (sic) as "one of the most exciting and enjoyable cars we've driven", and compared it favorably to the Porsche 911. Today, the car is seen as the first seriously collectible Japanese car, the first "Japanese Supercar", and examples change hands for fairly high prices.
Porsche 356
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/2968/356ko8.jpg
The 356 was the first production sports car bearing the Porsche name. The 356 was created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of Dr. Ing. Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the company). Like its ancestor, the Volkswagen Beetle (which Ferdinand Porsche senior had designed), the 356 was a four-cylinder, air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive car.
The 356 has always been popular with the motor press. In 2004 Sports Car International ranked the 356C tenth on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly-regarded collector car. The Porsche 356 Carrera (with its special four-cam racing engine), Super 90 and Speedster models are today among the most desirable 356 models. Few 356 Carreras were produced, and these often bring well over $100,000 at auction.
Shared 13th place, 31 points
Shelby Mustang GT500
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5363/eleanorzo3.jpg
GT500 was introduced in 1967 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 427-in? (7 L) big-block V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in Sixty Seconds.
Chevrolet Camaro 1967
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/8056/camaro67bg2.jpg
After two years of watching the Ford Mustang enjoy tremendous success, General Motors finally launched its entry into the pony car segment, the Chevrolet Camaro. Although available with a mediocre six cylinder for volume sales, the Camaro could be equipped with several V8s and a myriad of performance options. Then, of course, was the famous Regular Production Code, Z/28, that would change the industry's view of pony cars.
12th place, 34 points
MK1 Mini
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/7765/mk1miniml5.jpg
The original Mini was a small, economical, inexpensive, and characterful car designed for the nationalized BMC by Alec Issigonis (1906-1988), and first released in 1959. The car's design was very influential, and almost all small cars built since the 1970s have shared its mechanical layout--a transverse four-cylinder water-cooled engine driving the front wheels. It was originally called the "Austin Seven" or "Morris Mini", but later Mini became a brand in its own right.
Production of the original model outlasted both its major competitors, the VW Beetle and the Citroen 2CV, and the Metro, its intended replacement, running until October 2000 with a total of 5.3 million cars.
And finally 11th place with 36 points
Mini Cooper
http://img64.imageshack.**/img64/5119/minicoopernp8.jpg
John Cooper of the Cooper Car Company, Formula 1 Champion of 1959 and 1960, saw the potential of the Mini and after some experimentation and testing, the Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper were born. With a tuned 997cc engine, double SU carburettors, and disc brakes, the power was boosted from 34 bhp (of the 848 engine) to 55 bhp (25 to 41 kW). Designed for Group 2 rally racing, initially 1,000 of this type were built to meet the homologation rules but when production ended in 1967 12,274 had been made. In 1963 production of a more powerful version had begun. Cooper had taken a new 1071 cc engine and increased the size of the brake discs, and this was manufactured for the public as the Cooper S from April until August 1964 with 4,030 produced.
The Mini Cooper S earned acclaim with Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965, and 1967.[18] Minis were initially placed first, second and third in the 1966 rally as well, but were disqualified after a controversial decision by the French judges.
That's it for now, not sure when I put up top10, probably this weekend, but maybe a bit later, got exams coming
