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First Place - Porsche 911.
First introduced in 1963, this is one of the most iconic and well-recognised sports cars ever. Originally produced with an engine located in the rear, it became famous as an enthusiast's sports car with superb performance delivered to those with the skills to drive it. The Porsche 911 is recognised as a car driven by the successful, and is at home on the road and racetrack, being a regular drive of teams in the GT classes at the Le Mans 24 Hours. The 911 still remains in production and demand is as high as ever with the current variant being the 997.
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AC COBRA.
Carroll Shelby's master creation, borne of the pretty but not-too powerful AC Ace. The fastest, the "427", had a 7 litre (427 cubic inches) V8 engine and was capable of reaching 60mph in 4.2 seconds. For decades this was the worlds fastest production car, and still remains a legend with many AC Cobra replica models still being built and driven by enthusiasts everywhere. |
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JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar's most loved and sought-after sports car. Unveiled at the 1961 Geneva motor show, it took the world by storm. The final e-type left the production line in 1973, and this car will forever be regarded by many as the ultimate in style and sporting form.
"There will never be another motor car like this one" - Quentin Wilson, Top Gear |
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SHELBY MUSTANG
Carroll Shelby's second entry in the 10 car garage top ten is the much sought-after Shelby Mustang. This variant of the Ford Mustang was produced between 1965 and 1969, the most poweful being the GT500 with 428 cu in engine size, slightly larger than the terrifying AC Cobra 427 powerplant.
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FERRARI F40
Ferrari makes it into our 10 car garage top ten with the awesome F40, a thoroughbred racing car built for the road. No air conditioning, stereo, air bags, electric windows or comfortable seats can be found in this car. Even the door handles are draw-strings! Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd, was one of the first lucky owners. Ferrari is perhaps unsurprisingly your most popular manufacturer with more than 9 out of 10 Ten Car Garages having one.
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ASTON MARTIN DB9.
This 470 bhp 6.0 litre V12 Aston Martin is the latest legendry automobile to bear the Aston Martin "DB" (David Brown) label. Unveiled in 2004, the Aston Martin DB9 is currently regarded as the flagship in the Aston Martin sports car range. |
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BMW M3.
Since 1986, the BMW M3 has been widely regarded as BMW's flagship performance car, based on the 3-series coupe. Hugely popular with car enthusiasts who regard themselves as real drivers, the M3 has earned it's place in the top ten as a favourite among petrolheads everywhere. |
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FORD GT40.
Ford's stunning answer to the all-conquering Ferrari racers of the 1960s. Overall winner of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. The "40" stood for the fact that the car was just 40 inches high. In the 1967 Le Mans 24 Hours, the winning GT40 averaged over 135mph. |
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FERRARI 288 GTO
Based on the Ferrari 308 GTB, 272 of the GTO versions were built between 1984 and 1986, specifically for racing against the Porsche 959 in a dedicated Group B series. Sadly the races never took place and the 288 GTO remained a performance roadcar. The 2.8 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine was mounted longitudinally taking all of the boot space, and could reach 60mph in less than 5 seconds. Top speed was 189 mph, making the 288 GTO the first production car to reach a top speed of 300 km/h. 5 Evo versions were also produced, paving the way for the production of the F40. |
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McLAREN F1
In 1992, McLaren stunned the automotive world with the release of the F1. This was by far the fastest of all the Supercars, and virtually ended the other manufacturers' attempts to out-do each other in the flagship supercar wars. With a record-breaking top speed of 240 mph, it remained the ultimate car until Bugatti released it's Veyron, over a decade later. The performance of the F1 made it a natural contender on the racetrack, proven by gaining overall victory in the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hour race. |
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WE DON'T LIKE:
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius holds the current ten car garage "wooden spoon", only just beating the Fiat Multipla in our poll of cars we dislike the most.
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