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Audi Quattro

Trans am

Buick Grand National

AC Cobra 427

Honda Integra Type R DC2

Mazda MX5

AE86 Sprinter

Alfa Romeo GTV V6

Mazda RX7 series 1

Corolla SX

tubo regals were around for some time. they started doing them in the late 70's the last of them were the best (86/87) and the quickest.

one that I think may have been missed its the subaru XT (or alcynone VX) styling on that one was ahead of its time

Toyota Soarer - Both aesthetically and functionally, in 1991 was ahead of everything but the most expensive European vehicles. The ergonomics of this thing were adopted well into the late 90's until Toyota started making fridges.

Opel Calibra - Wrong place at the wrong time, particularly in Australia where we weren't ready for expensive European coupes just yet. Not to mention the lacklustre marketing behind it. Some models as early as 1989/1990 (in Europe) yet portrayed design cues and functionality inherited by mid to late 90's vehicles.

I think there's a fine line between vehicles with styling that was later copied by many manufacturers and therefore ahead of its time, and vehicles that simply did not catch on in terms of looks - e.g. Subaru SVX.

this thread is useless, how on earth did the diablos and older get on here? they are the ugliest cars ever made, not to mentuion that they never work, and people are saying R34's and Supras. Why? there is nothing special about them? They are jap cars that may look nice, but technology wise and styling wise they are not special at all

this thread is useless, how on earth did the diablos and older get on here? they are the ugliest cars ever made, not to mentuion that they never work, and people are saying R34's and Supras. Why? there is nothing special about them? They are jap cars that may look nice, but technology wise and styling wise they are not special at all

I disagree with the Supra comment. For a car released in '93 they're bloody good looking, even compared to modern day standards. Hell, even some new cars have the same shape and styling.

Tell me this doesn't look similar to a Supra, which was made 17 years ago.

Ford GT40

Nissan R32 (I mean come on look at what all the other major manufacturers were offering at the time, IE VL, XF, VW style porsches, angular Ferrarris and Lambos etc, and also a huge improvement over the HR31 and DR30 styling)

i agree somewhat, but that ferrari does look amazing

I disagree with the Supra comment. For a car released in '93 they're bloody good looking, even compared to modern day standards. Hell, even some new cars have the same shape and styling.

Tell me this doesn't look similar to a Supra, which was made 17 years ago.

I'm counting exterior only, as interiors seem to date a lot quicker.

Mazda FD RX-7

Toyota SW20 MR2

McLaren F1

Ferrari 360 Spyder

Mercedes Benz R230 SL series

Mercedes W203 C-Class

BMW E85 Z4 (roadster)

Datsun S30 240Z

Ford Mustang (first gen)

Lotus Elise

Volvo P1800

AC Cobra

Peugeot 406

Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

Karman Ghia

I'm counting exterior only, as interiors seem to date a lot quicker.

Mazda FD RX-7

Toyota SW20 MR2

McLaren F1

Ferrari 360 Spyder

Mercedes Benz R230 SL series

Mercedes W203 C-Class

BMW E85 Z4 (roadster)

Datsun S30 240Z

Ford Mustang (first gen)

Lotus Elise

Volvo P1800

AC Cobra

Peugeot 406 coupe

Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

Lancia Stratos

Austin Mini

^^ Incredible looking car...

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have always been a fan of these little alfas. There's one that belongs to this guy Nick Rahimtulla. It goes off on the VSCC race days held annually in my town. Incredible to look at, every time.

this thread is useless, how on earth did the diablos and older get on here? they are the ugliest cars ever made, not to mentuion that they never work, and people are saying R34's and Supras. Why? there is nothing special about them? They are jap cars that may look nice, but technology wise and styling wise they are not special at all

The thread is based on aesthetics only, not technology. It has sort of turned into a "my favourite car is..." thread though. I think some shockers have been posted but it is all subjective & each to their own.

The Countach was way way ahead of its time & imo is still one of the sexiest looking cars today.

The Mark IV Supra's styling was also ahead of its time, and like others have said still looks good today for a car that came out 17 years ago which is hard to believe. Just as the Z32 300ZX came out in 1989, hardly anything on the road at the time could touch its sharp ultra modern looks and a nicely kept one still manages to turn heads today.

The R34 GTR imo is the modern day evolution of muscle car looks. An fine amalgamation of boxy retro muscle with modern flair - it has an unmistakeable presence on the road. Similarly the R32 GTR was also cutting edge with its looks for the time.

The Audi R8 is yet another example of a car that is miles ahead of its time. And the list goes on...

lol there was a Pantera at the summernats and I had to tell a bunch of bogans what it was :blink: They were like "ohh never heard of it" :down:

I think Escort RS Cossies still look shit hot, for an early 90's car

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