Aston Martin named sexiest car of all time
These are the ultimate hot wheelsâmasterpieces of engineering and design that inspire lust in all who see themâ¦To drive one is to have your sex appeal skyrocket - reports
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âWhen people talk about sexy cars, they use the same language theyâd use to describe a sexy person,â says Rob Myers, co-founder of Ontario, Canada-based RM Auctions, a leading classic-car auction and restoration firm. âThey talk about a car being âhot,â about being âturned-on,â about getting a ârushâ from driving it, about lines and proportions and curves in all the right places.â
Who doesnât love a sexy carâor the idea of zipping around in one? Here, as a tribute to the cars that are the ultimate hybrids of power, style, and unstoppable heat, we present the most luscious cars of all time. We donât expect you to go out and buy one, but do feel free to fantasize about being in the driverâs seat:
1. The car James Bond should have driven: 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
James Bondâs original ride, the DB5, is lovely. But the DB4 has an irresistible pedigree. It is like a wealthy English gentlemanâthanks to the Aston Martin markâbut the sculptural Zagato body, crafted by hand in Milan, gives it the flair and style of an Italian lover. Which is to say, itâs not only handsome, but a smooth operator, too. One of these rare beauties recently sold at auction for almost $2.7 million.
2. Prince's Little Red Corvette: 1963 Corvette C2 Sting Ray Coupe "Split Window"
When Prince sang about the little red Corvette, saying, âBaby, youâre much too fast,â this is the car he had in mind... and he sure wasnât complaining. Detroitâs answer to the Ferrari is a bit more in-your-face than a Euro speedster, which is part of the Sting Rayâs charm.
3. The playboy's dream car: 1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
No less an expert than Hugh Hefner called the Gullwing the sexiest car of all time, and this beauty remains one of the most sought-after cars on the planet. The Mercedes Gullwingâs signature: doors that lift up and out, likeâyou guessed itâwings. Elegant, bold, and a little eccentric, itâs the Uma Thurman of the automotive world.
4. The ultimate Italian: 1957-1960 Ferrari LWB California Spyder
Only 49 of this model California Spyder were produced. But even if the car werenât so scarce, it would still be sexy. Why? Designed by the man Ferrari normally used to produce its race cars, the low-slung California Spyder exudes power and confidence. And itâs cute: The oval grill brings to mind a seductively parted pair of lips, waiting for a nice, deep kiss. Oh, and the standard color is blazing red, like a beating heart.
5. Steve McQueen's muscle car of choice: 1968 Mustang 390 GT
Steve McQueen made this baby famous in the movie Bullitt, driving like a maniac on the California coast, chasing bad guys. Steve McQueen? Chase scenes? California coast? Can you spell s-e-x-y? The fastback Mustang strikes such a romantic, nostalgic chord that Ford brought the car back in 2004.
6. The second most famous star of The Graduate: 1966 Alfa Romeo Spyder
Speaking of romantic, this is the car that Dustin Hoffman drove in The Graduate. You can debate whoâs sexier in the flickâMrs. Robinson or her daughterâbut lots of us really fell for this car, and hard. Itâs a cute little numberârather phallic, if you want to see it that wayâwith room for two and no more, thank you very much.
7. Because sometimes bigger is better: 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The classic âKennedyâ Lincoln proved that even a massive car (5,000 pounds, more than 18 feet long) can exude a sexy sort of elegance. As compared to the Caddy, its chrome-laden competitor of the era, the Lincoln bore a minimal, modernist design and a sleekness that belied its size. Riding in a 1964 with the top down provides total exposure to the elements, maximum sensory stimulation, and style beyond compare. Jump in there with five or six of your closest friends and see where it takes you.
8. Good things come in small packages: 2005 Mini Convertible
As if the hard-top version of the classic Austin Mini Cooper werenât cute enough, BMW decided to make us all swoon a little more by creating a âtoplessâ version for 2005. This is bound to be the summer ride of 2005âthe ideal car for driving while wearing scant clothing.
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