These are the most iconic classic cars of all time
Thousands of cars have hit our streets – but which ones made their mark? We pick out some of the best
Iconic is a term thrown around liberally these days. However, for certain classic cars it’s a must. And though thousands of vehicles have hit our roads over the years, some have stood out more than others.
Here, we pick out some of the all-time iconic classic cars.
Ford Model T
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Any vehicle that helped to bring cars to the mass-market in the infancy of the automobile deserves to be an icon, and that’s very much the case with the Ford Model T.
It was the first car to be built on production lines (though without the robots we have today, of course) and also to be manufactured simultaneously around the world at a host of different production sites. It doesn’t attract the mad values of other classics, but it’s a worthy icon and a hugely influential car from the 20th century.
Price (today): circa £12,000
Produced from: 1908-1927
Aston Martin DB5
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Best known for its appearances on the silver screen, the DB5 is a model that was famous from the start thanks to its starring role in James Bond’s Goldfinger in 1964 – just a year after the model was unveiled.
The 007 franchise has continued to roll out the DB5 in multiple Bond films – making it one of the most identifiable classics for both teens and pensioners, and everyone in-between. The best DB5s are now selling for more than £1,000,000, and while value isn’t always the sign of an icon, it’s a pretty good indicator.
Price (today): circa £650,000
Produced from: 1963-1965
Mini
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A car that just about everyone could identify – the original Mini is an icon not just for automotive, but also for fashion. While massive blingy SUVs might be the in-demand car today, for much of the Mini’s lifetime, it was easily one of the most appealing cars on sale – particularly in Cooper S form.
It was also made for an impressive 41 years, and not a huge amount really changed in that time. More than six million are thought to be built, and its appeal continues to shine through to the younger generation. That’s always the sign of an icon.
