The unique 1969 Rambler was designed by American Motors, and was an affordable, $3,000 muscle car that featured a 390 cu inch V8 engine with a manual four-speed gearbox that made driving it an absolute pleasure. The all-American Rambler had a stiff suspension, dual exhausts, a heavy-duty clutch, great cooling system, quick and easy steering, cool-air induction and Goodyear Polyglas tires.
As for the aesthetics, the 1969 Rambler had chrome hood tiedowns, teardrop=shaped rearview mirrors, a woodgrain steering wheel, reclining front seats, special body paint, and a gorgeous, all-vinyl upholstery. The car was a beautiful piece of machinery, to say the least.
1965 Iso Grifo A3/C
The 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C was a classic beauty produced by Iso Autoveicoli, a prominent Italian car manufacturer. The Iso Grifo was designed as a response to the Ferrari and Maserati GTs, and it featured many components from the Ford and Chevrolet companies. Iso wanted a car with a luxurious Italian look and a sturdy, reliable American performance.
The mechanics were built by revered designer and Bizzarrini company owner, Giotto Bizzarrini. The 1965 Iso Grifo had a 327 V8 engine and a Borg-Warner four-speed manual transmission. This stunning piece of machinery could hit 68 mph in first gear.
1969 TVR Vixen 1600 S1
The 1969 TVR Vixen was produced by British automaker, TVR, between 1967 and 1973. The Vixen was a hand-built sports car that used a four-cylinder Ford engine, and weighs a little over 1600 pounds. The trusted little car can reach 60 mph in under 10 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 110 mph.
Even though it features a 1950's chassis, the fiberglass Vixen S1 can be handled quite easily, which is why it became a favorite British sports car back in the day.
1964 Sunbeam Tiger
In 1964, the Rootes Group, a British automobile manufacturer, released the Sunbeam Tiger. The Tiger was a high-performance, V8 engine version of their Sunbeam Alpine roadster, and it was partly designed by famous American car designer and racer, Carroll Shelby.
The Sunbeam Tiger was produced from 1964 to 1967, with two major versions: the Mark I, which had a 260 cu in V8 engine, and the Mark II, which featured a larger, 289 cu in engine. Two modified versions of the Sunbeam Tiger Mark I were designed to compete in the 1964 24 Hours of LeMans race, but neither finished the race. Once the Rootes Group was purchased by Chrysler in 1967, production of the Tiger ended soon after.
1961 Lancia Flaminia
Another prestigious Italian automobile manufacturer was Lancia, and their 1961 Flaminia was stunning and powerful. Produced from 1957 to 1970, the Flaminia was a coachbuilt cars that had a classic look, making them ideal to use for official state occasions and events.
The Flaminia was a two-door, four-headlight model that had a decreased wheelbase, which meant there was only space for two seats.