Classic car model guides
Reference guides to the most-hired classic and prestige models on BookAclassic, including history, specs, what they're like to drive, and which occasions they suit.
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Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type (1961–1975) is the archetypal British grand tourer: long bonnet, twin-cam straight-six (later V12), independent rear suspension, and looks Enzo Ferrari called the most beautiful car ever made.
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Ford Mustang (1967–1968)
The 1967–68 Ford Mustang is the era most people picture when they think 'classic Mustang': longer, wider, and more muscular than the 1964½–66 cars, with a fastback body that became iconic through Steve McQueen's Bullitt.
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Porsche 911 (air-cooled)
Air-cooled Porsche 911s, including the 901, F-Series, G-Series, 964, and 993, are the most coveted sports cars on the platform.
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Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
The air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1, 1938–2003) is the most-produced single car platform in history at over 21 million units.
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MG MGB
The MGB (1962–1980) is the most-produced British classic roadster, with over half a million units.
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Mini Classic Mini
The classic Mini (1959–2000) is a 3.05 m long front-wheel-drive package that redefined small-car design.
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Fiat 500 (Nuova / Cinquecento)
The Fiat 500 'Nuova' (1957–1975) is the smallest, most photogenic, and most distinctly Italian classic on the platform.
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Aston Martin DB5
The Aston Martin DB5 (1963–1965) is the most culturally famous British grand tourer, immortalised by Goldfinger (1964).
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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1965–1980) is the most-produced Rolls-Royce ever (≈ 32,000 units) and the default chauffeured classic wedding car in the UK, Ireland, and US.
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Mercedes-Benz SL 'Pagoda' (W113)
The Mercedes-Benz W113 'Pagoda' SL (1963–1971) is a German grand tourer with a Paul Bracq–designed body and a distinctive concave 'pagoda' hardtop.
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