The Most Sought After Luxury Cars Over The Years, Which One Is Your Favorite?

Published on 07/05/2020
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1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

The Aston Martin DB4 Zagato was first launched at the London Motor Show last 1960, and it was a lighter version of its DB4 predecessor. It was named as such because it was improved by the Italian Zagato factory where it built a total of 25 cars. The demand for the Aston Martin DB4 Zagato faltered at first, but its popularity grew in time. The Aston Martin DB4 Zagato had a straight-six DOHC 3670cc engine under the hood, and the transmission was a four-speed manual. Ercole Spada of the Zagato factory designed the Grand Tourer. The curb weight of the car model was light compared to the typical Aston Martin cars as it weighed 2,701 pounds with a reported top speed of 154 miles per hour.

1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider

The California Spiders were one of Ferrari’s most expensive vehicles among car collectors and enthusiasts, and the 1961 Ferrari 250GT California SWB Spider was the same. The car was one of 16 that were produced with a horsepower of 226. The engine was a SOHC V-12 (2,953cc) with a transmission four-speed manual. Numerous movie stars owned California Spiders not just in America but around the world. Some of them were Alain Delon, James Coburn, and Roger Vadim. There were also European royals who owned the 250 GT California SWB Spider, like Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy. The 250 Spider competed at the 1960 Le Mans and 1961 Sebring race.

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider

1961 Ferrari 250 GT California SWB Spider

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