Check Out These “Classic Sports Cars” of All Time
Those three words come up together to form an image of grandeur, speed and extravagance. Who can afford a classic sports car? Only the rich of course!
But for the average “Joe” who dreams of owning a classic sports car one day, and wants to know more about it, this article is meant to provide information on some of these classic “kings of the road”.
First, here are some of the foremost brands of classic sports cars:
1. Lotus
Lotus is famous for coming up with the Lotus Elise 11S, Lotus Elise Motorsport, Lotus Elan, Lotus Europa Twin Cam, Lotus Super Seven S4, Lotus Elan SE Turbo and Lotus Super Seven Replica by Birkin.
2. Austin Healey Sprite
Only Austin Healey Sprite can come up with the Bugeye Sprite Race Car with an outstanding 250 horsepower! The 1960 Speedwell Sprite Vintage Race Car is another force to reckon with, as well as the 1962 Austin Healey Sprite MK.
3. TVR
The TVR has this elite collection of classic sports cars like the TVR Tuscan Challenge Race Car, TVR S2 Roadster, TVR Taimar Coupe and TVR 2500M.
4. Birkin
The term “classic sports car” is almost synonymous with the brand Birkin. The Birkin S3, Birkin C-S3 Street cars come with the Ford ZETEC engine, four-wheeled disc brakes and a heavy-duty aluminum body.
5. Jaguar
Jaguar is the ‘mighty’ classic sports car that men cannot get enough of. With the Jaguar E-type Coupe, Jaguar X-Type Track Car and Jaguar C-Type replica, this is the brand that really pushes classic sports cars several ‘to the limit’.
6. Triumph
The Jaguar-engined Triumph roars just like a classic sports car is expected to do. Classic models like the 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK III and 1960 Triumph TR3A stand for what Triumph is all about; sophistication and power.
Here are some books on how to keep the classic sports cars in tiptop shape: “Classic Car Restorer’s Handbook,” “Fun and Profit Buying, Showing and Selling Vintage and Classic Cars,” “Restoration of Antique and Classic Cars,” “Budget Auto Restoration: Low Cost, Step-By-Step Tricks” and “How to Rebuild and Modify Your Muscle Car.”
The classic sports car exudes action and nobility. No wonder, it never goes out of style.
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