Top Ten Retro Sports
Cars
Retro-styled cars have been popular
for many years. It's a pretty successful formula for most manufacturers.
All they need to do is choose a model from their past which
was a success, create a similar looking vehicle for today which
is equipped with all the modern luxuries and technology, and
then sit back and wait for the money to roll in.
Here we've picked out some of the more unusual and extreme retro-inspired
sports cars. Some are from major manufacturers, while others
are produced by small cottage-industry builders.
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Lucra
LC470
The LC470 is a great looking sports/racing car produced by
Lucra Cars based in Los Angeles, California
The LC470 is available in four different flavors, the most
powerful of which has 630 hp thanks to a 7.0 litre V8 engine.
Despite the retro style, the cars bodywork is made from carbon-fiber.
Lucra
LC470 
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Weismann
Roadster MF5
Weismann have become highly respected over the years for producing
extremely high quality sports cars which have traditional
British styling, and modern BMW power. The MF5 Roadster is
powered by a 507 hp BMW V10.
Weismann
Roadster MF5
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Lancia Stratos
The original Lancia Stratos was a beast, both on the road
and track. It was demanding yet rewarding for the driver,
and not many cars before or since have had such an instantly
recognizable shape.
Fast forward to today, and after several failed projects and
prototypes the Stratos has returned. It's Ferrari powered
and Pininfarina styled.
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Lancia Stratos
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Faralli
and Mazzanti Antas V8
Faralli and Mazzanti is an Italian coach building company
which has produced specialist cars for many decades. The Antas
V8 was their first all-new car and the slightly odd, classic
styling is backed up by old-world craftsmanship. Power comes
from a Maserati V8.
Faralli
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HMC
Hidalgo
The HMC Hidalgo is basically a very expensive rebodied Mercedes
SLK. You'll have to really like the looks, because for the
same price you could have five brand-new SLK 55 AMG's!
The styling was inspired by classic Bugatti models like the
Type 57.
HMC
Hidalgo
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Morgan
EvaGT
Morgan don't make any cars which aren't retro styled. In fact
they've turned it into a bit of an art form. But it's one
they're very successful at since they've been making and selling
cars for over 100 years continuously.
The EvaGT is their latest creation, and judging by the looks
it's going to do nothing but enhance the brand, and cement
them as world leaders in the production of retro styled sports
cars. Morgan
EvaGT
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Allard
J2X Mk1
The Allard name was reborn in Montreal in 2006. The first
car from the company was this, the J2X Mk1.
The car features a very traditional looking body, but work
has been done to improve safety, comfort and handling. Sadly
the company hasn't given the car an engine which matches the
car's persona. It's got a Chevy V8!
Allard
J2X Mk1
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Ford
GT
A no-brainer really. Upon its introduction, and right up until
it went out of production, the Ford GT rekindled the magic
of the original Ford GT40 from the 1960s.
The Ford GT has everything; looks, handling, reliability,
and race-winning performance. It's the perfect retro-inspired
car as it has everything the original had... And then some
more.
Ford
GT
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Vanwall
GPR V12
Despite its appearance the Vanwall GPR V12 actually went into
production in 2005. The car is powered by a modern fuel-injected
Jaguar V12 engine producing 350 horsepower. It'll blow the
doors off most vehicles thanks to a 4.5 second 0-60 time and
a 150 mph top speed.
The styling was inspired by a 1958 Gran Prix car.
Vanwall
GPR V12
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Gullwing-America
300SL Panamerica
The Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamerica is a vehicle based
on a replica of the original Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Mounted
up front is a modern 5.5 litre V8 sourced from Mercedes.
While the overall shape of the car stays pretty close to the
original, many of the styling details have been given a contemporary
twist.
Gullwing-America
300 SL Panamerica
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