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Classic Car News: Classics Speed Ahead Of Their Time

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Katie Norton

With their dazzling good looks and super speed ability, the young boys might think they measure up to their elder predecessors but in fact they could do with learning a thing or two from them. 'Modern cars are now so fast and capable that you really need to be doing very silly speeds to experience the sensation', according to the Telegraph website, which is why the unhurried glide of a classic car wins over the hearts of many car enthusiasts.

A rather unusual first choice is the Citroen DS, which was technologically well ahead of the opposition, with 'hydropneumatic suspension that gave a magic-carpet ride', reports the Independent website. What makes a car a classic, other than its age, is its distinctive features, which unarguably the DS has in abundance. With its swoopy, sexy chic shape and wrap-around front screen the dynamic DS easily deserves its classic status.

British motoring history wouldn\'t be complete without a mention of the legendary Aston Martin marque, and in particular the DB5 – made famous by Sean Connery in the James Bond film, Goldfinger. This classic was well before it\'s time and effortlessly combined power, beauty and soul, making it one of the most memorable cars of the 60s.

The swinging 60s saw many crazy fads come and go, but undoubtedly the original Mini and Fiat 500 are the iconic figures of the decade, and went on to be the car of choice for the legendary Beatles. These classic models were so far ahead of their time that they have once again in recent years been re-born with a success that has taken the motoring industry by storm.

It has probably been said a million times but I\'ll say it again; classic cars are like fine wine, they just get better with age. Having been described as the Leonardo da Vinci of Motoring, it\'s no shock that the Ferrari 250 GTO is highly regarded as a piece of art that was prematurely born. Getting your hands on one of only 36 models ever built is like getting hold of actual gold dust.

 

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