Cars are an integral part of human culture. Both in the US and worldwide, urban planning revolves around the vast distances that cars can travel in short times. In fact, many consider the road systems of the world to be humans’ greatest achievement. So, as important as vehicles are socially and spatially, they are equally important culturally. Vintage cars evoke a sense of a lost era. American cars of the fifties and sixties took on a shape that had never been seen before then. The designs sparked imagination in the population and made them want more. Here is the product of that spark: the most desirable vintage cars of all time!

1957 Chevrolet Corvette

When you ask someone to think of a classic old car, almost everyone jumps right to the ’57 Chevy Corvette. There is just something about this car that screams “the fifties.” Whether it be the skinnier and beefier grille, the whitewall tires, the round, pronounced headlights, or the smaller windscreen, this automobile truly signifies the end of the finer automobile era. In the case of this car and many others like it, the popularity comes mainly from the looks and identity of the car. Some of these cars that you’ll find on the market today may be restored, as many of the originals were scrapped and sold for parts.

1967 Chevy Impala

Not just an iconic car from the CW’s longest-running television series, Supernatural , this automobile embodies everything that a muscle car should be. One of the more popular sedans of the era, the ’67 Chevy Impala has now become the namesake of one of Chevy’s most sold models of modern cars. While the modern counterpart may not boast its namesake’s size, attitude, or power, it does draw upon its reliability and range.

1983 DeLorean DMC-12

Just about everybody recognizes the DeLorean’s classic look, especially if they have seen the classic time travel movie, Back to the Future. Interestingly, the DeLorean DMC-12 was the only model ever produced by the DeLorean Motor Company. The details of this vehicle that draw most in are its distinctive gull-wing doors, reflective stainless steel finish, and rear engine design—all of which make up the DeLorean’s unique personality. While never widely produced, these cars continue to sell at higher and higher prices due to the popularity of Back to the Future. The DeLorean went on to inspire many other car designs due to the classic cult popularity that the car possesses. The car’s production was horrible due to the poor quality control that DeLorean had in place.

1963 Corvette Sting Ray

The Corvette Sting Ray is the second generation in the long line of Chevrolet Corvette sports cars. Inspired by the Q-Corvette and the famed Bill Mitchell’s racing Sting Ray, this car quickly gained popularity as the smaller, nimbler, and yet more powerful option in the sports car category. One of the more notable facts about the car is that it is one of the first cars ever to be designed in a wind tunnel. As such, it boasts a design that centers around being light, nimble, and fuel-efficient. In the first production run, this Corvette coupe came standard with a fastback body and a long hood. In an attempt to increase the profile of the car, the corvette employed rotating hidden headlights—this car was the first to include these since the 1942 DeSoto.

Datsun 240Z

In some markets, the Datsun 240Z, also known as the Nissan N30, was Nissan’s first line of GT two-seaters. Among other features, the vehicle includes a two-door design, long, sleek nose, and a short, coupe-style rear. Nissan primarily designed this car to compete with other European sports cars, hoping to get a Japanese car into the hands of the West. Due to the 240Z’s sleek appearance, great handling, and other performance statistics, the 240Z was a successful car that broadened the acceptance of Japanese car makers beyond the simple small economy car image. Revered for its efficient design and affordability for the era, the Datsun 240Z has steadily become a cult classic car.

1971 Ford Thunderbird

Sporting unique features such as a curiously bent grille and beautiful bodywork, the Ford Thunderbird was marketed to the public as a large personal luxury car. Later in the development of the car, competition forced manufacturers to go from a two-door to a four-door design. This was to compete with the increasingly large interiors of Chrysler and Dodge competitors. One of the most notable body features of the car is the large beak-shaped hood and grille front, which helped drive the identity of the car.

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The Shelby GT500 is a classic Ford convertible that has become entrenched in American culture. The Shelby Mustang is well known as the high-performance model of the standard Ford Mustang. These models were often fitted with a “Ford Cobra” FE Series 428 cu in the V8 engine. This model of car has stood the test of time, with several revivals from Ford—the latest of these is the 2020 Shelby GT500. Due to these cars’ overall quality and recognizability, editions such as these have been widely regarded in racing culture to the point of being synonymous with American racing. As such, the asking price for these models can often be quite high—merely due to the iconic and popular nature that this vehicle commands. If you are looking to pick one of these up, consider one of the newer models for better availability!

We hope that you have enjoyed our list of the most desirable vintage cars of all time . Keep in mind that there are bound to be endless examples of vintage cars in the world of cars. The ones listed here are simply some of the most recognizable to our modern culture. If you are looking to sell your high-end car and need a reliable high-end car buyer , be sure to reach out to Nahas Motorcars. We have a wide range of clientele looking for most models of vintage cars on the market!