Classic cars with punch and style

Although classic cars are considered gems of the past, they are actually much more. It knows a selection of these machines, that identified a generation and until today they are pieces of vanguard by the daring and popular of its design.

 # 1 MINI COOPER 970 S: Introduced in 1959, its original name was Morris Mini Minor. It was the first car of series with front traction and transversal motor of maximum power. All this in just 3 meters long and just over one meter wide and high.
Small and economical, the Mini razed the sales, almost to the rhythm that did The Beatles. Even renowned couture couturiers like Paul Smith and Mary Quant declared their love for him. In fact, the skirt known as mini is derived from this self.
# 2 ROLLS-ROYCE 10HP TWO-SEATER: This magnificent machine is the model of this oldest brand in the world. As if that were not enough, in December 2007 it became the most expensive Rolls-Royce on the planet when it was successfully auctioned for 3 million 521,500 pounds sterling (almost 5 million euros). It was the 4th. Model produced by Rolls-Royce and is the living proof of the quality of this brand, possibly the most luxurious and exclusive in the history of motorsports.

  

 

# 3 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K: This was one of the most beautiful cars of its decade, manufactured between 1936 and 1939, in the period between wars. Its convertible version caused total disarray between the German and European high bourgeoisie of the moment.
The super engine of this beauty moved a body of more than 2 
thousand kilos, at a top speed of 170 km / h, although that, with a consumption between 28 and 30 liters per 100 kilometers. Great, is not it?
# 4 FORD T: This super car, also known as Tin Lizzie, was one of the first models produced at low cost by the company. Since its launch on the market at the beginning of the last century, Ford began the production of its machines in a chain, popularizing the purchase of automobiles.

# 5 NISSAN FIGARO: A car markedly vintage style. It was manufactured in 1985 when Nissan's incoming president, Yukata Kume, gave the green light to the designers to create cars that would cause a sensation at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The success was total and that in the beginning was sold only in Japan.
The slogan of the car was "Vuelta al Futuro" and was available in four colors. The designer of this jewel, the Japanese Shoji Takahashi, won a design award with this model.
What do you think? Attractive and powerful, they are the cars with more wave and style of history.

7 things to know about the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Its power, design and advanced technology for the time (50's), made the 300 SL one of the most emblematic cars of the German company. Do you want to know everything that distinguishes this genuine model? Here it goes.

 -The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is one of the first super sports in the history of the automobile and the first model with gasoline engine of direct fuel transfusion.

- Manufactured between 1954 and 1963, it became one of the most prized and best-quoted jewels by classic car collectors.

-This model was rated by the American magazine Sport Cars International as the 5th. Best sports car in history.

- Following the Mercedes-Benz launch schemes (which were generally made in the Frankfurt or Geneva lounges), the 300 SL made its debut at the New York Motor Show in 1954.

-Designed with a maximum power of 215 hp and a speed of 245 km / h, this sporty style was a luxury for the time. Nothing despicable.

- Some of the units of this model were made completely aluminum coated. Many of these are still preserved and of incalculable value.

- Its particularly attractive doors, called "seagull wings", were made that way due to the arrangement of its multi-tube chassis and gave great fame and popularity to this model.

A classic made to the measure of the lovers of the cars of collection. One of the great models that positioned the German firm among the preference of multitudes. Undoubtedly, one of those machines on which you have to know everything.