10 Most Beautiful Cars of All Time

Please tell me that they're NOT talking about that rolling atrocity we all know as the (current) Rolls Royce Phantom.

It looks like a Dick Tracy Cartoon Car Come To Life!

That Is The Single Least Elegant Looking Vehicle In The History Of Automotive Design!

Boooooo!

Agre with DaHarder about the Phantom. Also, Mustang should be removed from the list. There have been many much nicer Farraris than the Dino so why is the Dino on the list?

Maybe they mean the original old-school Phantom... I like the new Phantom too, so I'll agree with them...

'I'm shocked that any Jaguar was on this list...'
Are you retarded??? Jaguar has produced some of the most elegant designs of all time, including the current XK8 coupe and coming XF sedan. How about the D-type, the XJ220, the original XJ6??? What are you smoking?

And Houston... The LS460? You just keep getting dumber. How can a bland Camry-ish losenge shaped sedan with hijacked BMW styling cues and obvious Benz-envy be one of the most beautiful cars ever? The LS is not even one of the best designs among cars currently available. Why won't you die?

I also find it funny that their are no 'regular' production vehicles listed here i.e. they're all rather exotic.

Where's:

- The Perfectly Executed 1988-1991 Honda CRX

- The Timelessly Beautiful Alfa Romeo Spyder

- The Stunningly Functional 1993-1999 Mazda RX-7

- The Drop-Dead Gorgeous 1963-65 Buick Riviera

- The Masterfully Masculine 1st Generation Dodge Viper Coupe

The List Goes On... and On...

What are some vehicles you'd pick?

Are you kidding me??? Thats like looking at a list of the worlds most beautiful women and throwing random girls from your high school on it. There is a reason why the exotic cars are the ones on the list... get with the program man.

Your Obviously Faulty Logic lies in the assumption that only the exotic/unobtainable (for most) can be regarded as being beautiful.

It's a silly notion, because true beauty often manifest itself in more than just the exotic.

And in many cases, such as the Rolls Royce Phantom or the Ferrari Enzo, There is No Actually No True (by Definition) Aesthetic Beauty At All, Just Exotica.

But as they say, Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder (though often said eye is quite blind)

you are just plain goofy!!!!!!!!

Honda crx...most beautiful car of all time...ROFL

You has lost all credibility (In any catagory) forever.
I hope you were joking.

Why would that be a joke?

It's very difficult to pen a very small, yet practical vehicle that looks both sporty and well-proportioned, and I strongly feel that the 2nd generation Honda CRX was the first design that achieved that lofty goal.

If you don't agree, for whatever reason - fine, but it still remains a timelessly beautiful vehicle, and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to find it regarded as one of the few true Japanese classics in the near future.

No crummy 4-cylinder econo box coupe makes it onto the list of most beautiful cars. Forget the honda. Things that are truly beautiful are always highly coveted, so being difficult to attain is part of the criteria when it comes to beauty. If your wife is so beautiful, how come nobody wants her but you? there is a reason why really beautiful women usually marry rich, powerful guys.

I guess its you against the world DaHarder... and yes you lost all credibility with the crx. As for the Enzo and the Rolls, they are two of the most beautiful cars out there! I dont know what planet you're from, but on this planet, your list is complete RUBBISH!

And I really don't care about anyone else's opinions in these matters, as their all subjective, and as usual, Chiming In The Loudest are the usual band of 'Internet Automotive Aficionado's' who in REAL Life drive 1990 Plymouth Sundance Sedans, and wouldn't know a 1937 Cord 812 Cabriolet from a 1934 Auburn 12.

In Summary: I Don't Require Nor Care For Your Approval!

HAHA! Have you even checked my profile?? I actually DO NOT drive a 1990 ANYTHING...

...and I can bet that I've driven 10 times more cars than you have in your meager existance.

I don't agree with DaHarder on the CRX, but I definitely see what he means in the Phantom and Enzo. Neither of those cars are beautiful by any stretch of the imagination. They're just expensive and exclusive and exotic; we are star-struck when we see them.

BTW, why is the Aston Martin DB9 not on this list?

Because the DB9 is a bland POS...

Saying an Aston Martin is bland is a pretty dumb thing to do.

CLK63 - going with mainstream opinion, you're driving a chick car. The CLK has always been considered a chick car. Do I think so? No. The CLK63 kicks ass, and it is beautiful.

I agree, the CRX is not beautiful, no matter how well executed it may have been.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Case in point, two women that are thought to be gorgeous by the media's standards but make me sick:

Sarah Jessica Parker
Julia Roberts

The CLK63 IS a chick car. However, the CLK63 Black Series definitely is not. I know a girl that goes to my gym with a CLK63, and when I park next to her, it's obvious why my car isn't the chick car and hers is. It seems as though you don't know what the Black Series is, and even if you do, you should at least know that the 3 series is also pretty much a chick car, and that the m3 is definitely not. Most people miss the boat on that one and dont really get it until I pull up next to them in my german muscle...

the pagani and the bugatti do not belong on this list. you can replace them with hmm... the enzo or slr 722 just to name a couple...

The Enzo isn't really beautiful. It's just modern, functional, and exotic to a shocking degree. I think the F50 was much better looking than the Enzo.

To each his own, but I just think the Pagani and the Buggati needs to be removed without a doubt.

The SLR is an aesthetic disaster (SL is better), and the Enzo is not beautiful at all, it's just awesome.

The Bugatti is the aesthetic desaster...

The Bugatti was designed for aerodynamics. The SLR... wasn't. It looks like a huge shoe.

Out goes the bugatti in comes the BMW 328 from the 30`s that was such a nice car, and a winner in motorsport.

Where is the 96-01 BMW 7 series??

Are you really being serious?

It was nice enough looking for its time, but it was extremely slab-sided, and the side ground effects have all the style/appeal of nailing 2 x 4 boards to the bottom of the car.

to me its better looking than the RR Phantom.

I'll definitely give you that... LOL!

yay, we agree on one thing.

It was much better looking than the current 7. Especially a 2000-2001 with Sport Package.

A let's face it...

The 1967 Shelby Mustang Eleanor GT500 is simply a convoluted mess of scoops, inlets, side pipes and the like, albeit a very rare one.

The basic 1967 Shelby Mustang Fastback was far better looking.

lots of racing fords were better looking...........what about the gt40?

lots of racing fords were better looking...........what about the gt40?

The 67 GT500 was a gorgeous car. Definitley beats the Crx! rofl.

But I agree, id put the Gt40 (Along with the 05 Ford GT) Ahead of the shelby as well.

And Not a Single (1930's era) CORD?

Not even the 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton?

This List Is A Disaster!

Shut up already. Its not what you think. Its what the editors said (who have more authority on making these decisions, unlike a shumck like you)

Do You Actually Aspire To Be The BIGGEST JERK on this Forum, or Is It Just Happening That Way?

Either Offer Something Constructive To The Conversation or BUG OFF!

HATER!

bugatti veyron?? okay, it is really fast, but thats doesnt automatically make it beautiful. its not bad, but definetly not top 10.
and yes, the list is crap

Lamborghini Miura and Porsche 911 should definetely be on the list.

A few of my favorites not on the list:
1962 Ferrari GTO
60's Shelby Cobra
1984 Porsche 911

As far as BMWs go, I personally think the ~1985 635 coupe was brilliant, along with the same era 5 series M5. Though maybe not the most beautiful design, my favorite Ferrari is the 1987 GTO.

Looks like a list made by a 13 years old that thinks just because he red a book about cars, he knows everything about them.

It Sure Does!

The Jeep CJ7. Everytime I see one in mint condition, it has such an amazing presence about it. It is a timeless look. Plus, the Jeep CJ7 responds to all of your senses, that is what makes it a real vehicle, not a daily driver. I know, most of you think I am insane.

It is a classic.

Is the 300L Coupe the Gullwing?

Yes... I do believe that's what they were eluding to.

you meant alluding.

eluding = evading
alluding = refering

hahaha... now that eluding comment proves this daharder character is a 10 year old...

My God... How old are you 5?

It was a mistake, and I've seen a countless number of yours, without ridiculing you.

Now...Go Take Your Ritalin, so as to allow to to stay on TOPIC!

Anyway, to address the question...

300SL are all gullwings

190SL looks just like the gullwing but its a convertible and doesnt have the big side "gill slits"

the aston zagato, the dino and the 300sl get my vote. absolutely stunning cars!

Rolls Royce, Pagani and Veyron were just instant classics when they came out.

But, Are They What One Would Consider The Most Beautiful... Ever?

Classic - Probably

Beautiful - ?????

I can't believe they left out the 550 Spyder. =(

WOW!

You're Right... Big Omission

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione!

The moment the last curve/line was drawn on its canvas, they created an instant classic and, one of the 10 Most Beautiful Cars of All Time!

Let's have this list amended!

Yeah, I don't agree. Here's what my top 10 would be (in no specific order):

1. Audi R8
2. Audi S8
3. Bentley Continental GT
4. 2007 BMW M5
5. 2007 BMW 4.8i
6. Bugatti Veyron
7. Ferrari F-599
8. Lamborghini Gallardo
9. Lexus LS 600h L
10. Porsche Carrera GT

2007 BMW M5??

I don't get that one either, unless 'Kabuki Theater' themed car designs are your thing.

To Each Their Own...

Lexus LS600hL??? Leave the PCP alone! How can such an uninspired, derivative design strike you as beatiful? (let alone most beautiful?) It's inoffensive and attractive in and understated way, yes. But never beautiful.

If any Lexus makes it to a 'most beautiful of all time' list, only the original Giugaro-penned GS300 and SC coupe of 1992-1994 should even be considered.

Also, every car on your list is a recent design. You don't have a single old-school classic on your list. Such an ommission makes me question your true automotive enthusiasm, and your knowledge / respect for the classics and originators. I guess you are the sort of fellow who would find a Lexus LS beautiful. Your frame of reference is so narrow that you are easily impressed...

You see, this is the mentality of Lexus lovers. It's why they can't fathom the reasons why a BMW or MB is any more special than a Lexus. Lexus is nice, but it's like cars for beginners. Real afficionados look past it every time. It's like eating at Olive Garden and fancying yourself to be an expert on Italian cuisine.

528i-
I like the M5, is that a problem?


pushrod27-
I happen to think cars look better now than they did 20 years ago.

Fine, but the Lexus LS? Every current car in it's class looks better than the LS (Jag XJ, Maserati Quattroporte, Audi A8, Benz S-Class)

Even the BMW 7 series. (controversial, yes - but ultimately more creative and satisfying than the LS bland design, which includes some watered-down visual references to the aforementioned 7 series.)

I love the LS, especially the 600h.

lexusis350
No, I like the BMW M5 too, but that car is not beautiful.

Where's the Alfa Romeo Brera?

It may be new, but it's already an aesthetic standout in the history of automotive design.

interesting

everyones post has more beatiful listed cars on it that this goofy list! (ok except the 30's cords -which were unique but top 10 best looking?)

Have you seen any Cord vehicles in the metal... Stunning Shapes and Craftsmanship.

So Forward Thinking (for their time).

E-Type rules. Here is my list though!

1. Aston Martin DB9
2. Jaguar XKR 2007
3. Aston Martin Vanquish
4. Ferrari 355
5. Lambourghini Murcielago
6. TVR Tuscan
7. Jaguar XF
8. Ferrari 308
9. Alfa Romeo Spider
10.Lotus Esprit

i like your list

pagani zonda and bugatti veyron? yuuuuuuuuk!

bugatti 57sc atlantic
porsche 917
lamborghini miura
ferrari 288 gto
citroen sm
lancia stratos....but the veyron and zonda? no!

why isn't the E46 M3 on this list? u know thats hot...

why isn't the E46 M3 on this list? u know thats hot...

Please, go to the university that you donated your brain to and tell them that you need it back! Hopefully they haven't done too much disecting already.

If that's her opinion, Who Are You to tell her what to like?

This place is so ridiculous sometimes, especial a select few of you...

Especially - That is

Before one of you Dips get your panties in a wad.

I'm a reasonable adult. Of course she's entitled to her opinion!
But it happens to be my opinion that only a brain donor wouuld put a Lexus LS460 on the list of the 10 most beautiful cars of all time.

"NAME ONE CAR IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD THAT WON MORE AWARDS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR THAN THE LEXUS LS 460? IT'S COMMON SENSE.....THE LS460 IS THE BEST CAR SO FAR OF OUR LIFETIME. PERIOD...LIVE WITH IT...."

Haha, what a joke. I've got to side with pushrod here...

"NAME ONE CAR IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD THAT WON MORE AWARDS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR THAN THE LEXUS LS 460?"

The Audi A8.

You thought I was joking? Look it up yourself.

My top 5:
1. Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
2. Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
3. Mercedes Gulling 300SL
4. Audi A6
5. E39 BMW M5

Well it's definitely not what my list would look like, far from it. I agree with the 300SL & maybe the Aston, but even still it should be a DB5 or DB9 in place of the DB4.

I would like to have seen a Lambo Miura on the list, & for me a Daytona over the Dino. The Zonda shouldn't be on this list that should have been a Mclaren F1. Also no 911? That's a timeless design!

BTW in defense of the Phantom, it's monstrous yes, but it's also very classy, bold & beautiful…reminiscent of how cars were back in the 30's or 40's.

1. Aston Martin DB7
2. Porsche Carrera GT
3. 1963 Corvette Stingray coupe
4. 1999 BMW Z8 roadster
5. 1950 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing coupe
6. 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK
7. 1993 Dodge Viper
8. 1960's Jaguar E-type
9. 1990's Nissan 300zx coupe
10.1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic

I'd agree with the Stingray Vette over the Mustang but a DB7 over a DB9; or even the DB4 & DB5 for that matter...I don't think so.

Also the 300zx & the Viper definitely are not the bases for most beautiful, I like them but I wouldn't call them beautiful cars.

Now that you mention it, I actually like the DB9 (and DBS) better too. I just didn't want my list to skew too far in the direction of more recent designs when considering 'most of all time' status. You have to consider designs that havr remained striking for a long time.

I'll stick with the Viper. With the 300ZX, I was just trying to throw a bone to the Japanese fans. There's probably another car that deserves it's slot more, but we gotta have at least one Asian design on the list. The original z steals way too many Jaguar E type cues for my liking.

Also, the DB7 is quite beautiful, and notable for resurrecting the Aston-Martin badge. It is the beginning of the modern Aston, and the DB9 (though drop-dead gorgeous) is clearly derivative of the DB7.

The DB7 is the foundation of the revived, profitable, independent Aston Martin.

Sure the DB7 may be more of a landmark in Aston's history than the DB9, but it's not about what the car represents, it's how it looks. The DB5 & DB9 are my favorite Aston designs. Both look classier & more expensive than the DB7.

Good point, but we'll have to agree to disagree on this. To me, the DB7 was a much more striking addition to the automotive landscape of the time than the DB9 is (can't speak for the DB5, i wasn't there!)
The DB9 is gorgeous, but in terms of impressions, it's just another gorgeous Aston. We're used to it. But when the DB7 came out, it was something the likes of which we hadn't seen for decades.

One Japanese car belongs on the list, Toyota 2000GT.

Phnatom and Bugatti do not belong on that list, insanely expensive does not mean beautiful. If it did, I would much rather see the Enzo, it takes my breath away every time.

And the Bentley Conti GTC is drop-dead gorgeous, it may be the PERFECT car.

So far I've got Japan, Italy and Britain, so for US, I'll add the 59 Impala (cats eyes, baby!!!), and Germany, BMW 3.0 CSi (or Audi TT, but it'll need about 20 more years or so, I think).

I don't feel a Japanese car should be on this list because they're not very orginal with any of their designs. I can't think of 1 Asian car with such a memorable design that it deserved to be on this list.

OK Folks....were talking about the most beautiful cars of all time????

1. Agree....1930 Mercedes Count Trossi SSK
2. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
3. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante
4. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC
5. Agree....1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
6. 1956 Jaguar XKD
7. 1929 Blower Bentley
8. 1955 BMW 507
9. 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III
10. 1968 Bizzarrini 5800

Sorry, but I must give my input on this.

1. Agree...1930 Mercedes Count Trossi SSK
2. 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe
3. 1971 Lamborghini Muira SV
4. Agree...1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS Teardrop Coupe
5. Agree...Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
6. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
7. 1965 Ford GT40
8. 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
9. 1955 Porsche Spyder
10. 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO (thought I would throw in one from the 80's)

So there's my list. Those are all production cars (some with coachbuilt bodies).
Don't even get me started on custom cars...

"jahnewnoise" mostly I like your list, but again where is the 911 & Daytona? Both are timeless designs from each auto manufacturer, & the DB9/DB5 in my eyes are clearly more attractive cars than the DB4. I'm sure not many people will agree with me but the R8 should take the Veyron's place.

The Veyron is exotic... not beautiful. It should be replaced by the Lamborghini Miura on this list.

The DB4 should be replaced by the stock DB9; I don't fit Zagato's products attractive.

And I have a list of the most beautiful sub-$100K cars:

1. Porsche 911
2. Jaguar XK
3. Mercedes-Benz CLS
4. Audi TT
5. Audi A8
6. BMW 335i Coupe / Audi S5 tie
7. Range Rover
8. Mercedes-Benz CL
9. Cadillac CTS
10. Infiniti G37

This is just my opinion. I think many people would agree with most of the cars on the list, though. Why is the 911 #1, you ask? Well, it has classic proportions, modern styling and no-fuss surfacing; these combine to create one of the most beautiful cars ever produced. The A8 and Range Rover are the same way--they won't blow you away with their drama, but they're gorgeous and timeless.

Notice that it's the top-ten UNDER $100K. That's what the 911 is #1 on.

I just realized that the CL550 starts at $103K. Substitute the S-Class there instead.

My co-worker has a CL and it's sticker was around 70k...must be a 500?

I like your list minus the TT...yuck.

I can agree that this list here is pretty good, minus the phantom. I do think there should be some others as well.

benz c, s, cl, s, maybach, r, are the most beautiful cars.
the new bmw x5 is also pretty.
lexus has created a very beautiful car in the shape of GS.
cadillac's cts, sts, escalade

To me this is the most beautiful car ever made.

The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Spezial Roadster.

Type that into google and prepare to be blown away...

Oh, that car is so beautiful... we have a model of it in my house. Wow.

It's not. Fits right in with the design of that day.

Where's the TT? That design will last forever...
A 60's M-B SE250 convertible and CE coupe...amazing looking cars. Also the pagoda roof SL.
The original 1950's 328 convertible? A Porsche 356? Hispano-Suiza Sedanca...that is beautiful...see it here:
http://www.shorey.net/Auto/Miscellaneous%20Pictures/Hispano%20Suiza/1934%20Hispano-Suiza%20K6%20Sedanca%20Coupe%20by%20Fernandez%20et%20Darrin.jpg

The Phantom, Zonda, Bugatti and Shelby don't belong.

What about the Lamborghini Miura, BMW 507 or even the DB9?

I don't agree with the Veyron, Zonda and Phantom being on that list. And houstoncutie2000, the LS460? Come on? And don't say I'm biased because I do't think any modern BMW should be on the list either, maybe the Z8 but thats no longer in production.

they are Mercedes biased! they should put a BMW 5 Series! or a Lexus IS! Bugatti Veyron! it's ugly as hell! it's fast but doesn't look good!

houstoncutie is a damn fool