Determining which car is the most beautiful is a tough task, but not impossible. The automotive industry has a wide selection of offerings, ranging from the most powerful track cars to the bizarre ones. Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, however, in the hunt for the most beautiful cars, some models tend to come up all the time.

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Such are the classic cars featured in this list. These cars are outstanding in almost every aspect. Their aesthetics are sure to turn heads even before the driver turns the key to unleash the pleasantly entertaining sound of the engine.

10 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

1954 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL
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True enthusiasts know the value of this car; it also happens to be one of the most expensive cars in Jay Leno’s collection. The 300SL is not just beautiful. It was also a performance vehicle that featured a powerful powertrain and impressive stats in the 1950s. It pioneered the SL-Class grand tourer.

1954 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL.
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The 300SL was introduced in 1954 as a two-seater coupe with outstanding gullwing doors. The following model was an open roadster. Designed by Daimler-Benz, it was powered by a 212-horsepower engine and had a top speed of 160mph.

9 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

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The 8C Competizione is an Italian-made sports car. It was first announced during the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and went on sale for the 2007 model year. Powered by a Ferrari-derived V8 powerplant, the achingly gorgeous Competizione is one of the coolest cars with borrowed engines.

ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE.
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The car was produced in limited numbers and came with a starting price north of $200,000. It’s costly but stunning. Its 4.7-liter V8 makes 444 horsepower, enough to propel it to a top speed of 190 mph.

8 Jaguar XK120

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The Jaguar XK120 is an open-top sports car produced between 1948 and 1954. The vehicle featured an extended body and beautiful aesthetics. Instead of a flashy and sporty design, Jaguar chose to utilize bold colors perfectly polished to make the car look soft and calm.

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Under the hood of the XK120 is a 160-horsepower engine that propels it to a top speed of 132 mph. Many consider this as the supreme model of all Jaguar cars, a revolutionary sports car that set the standard for the future of Jaguar.

7 1939 BMW 328 Roadster

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BMW is a renowned auto manufacturer with cars ranging from performance sports cars to family haulers. The 328 Roadster was produced between 1936 and 1940. Peter Szymanowski and Fritz Fiedler worked on the car’s unique body design.

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The 328 Roadster is famous, legendary, and accredited across the globe for being able to maintain maximum speed for long distances without grievances. It was powered by a 79-horsepower powerplant, with a top speed of 93 mph. The car perfectly blends remarkable performance and faultless handling to deliver an exceptional experience.

6 Talbot-Lago T150C SS

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Of all the cars built during the Art Deco Era, the T150C SS was the most beautiful. It featured a curvaceous body shape put together by Figoni et Falaschi. The beautiful body styling was mostly referred to as “Goutte d’Eau,” French for teardrop.

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The Talbot-Lago T150C SS was a revolutionary car that redefined automobile styling by winning multiple top-level races. This car became a trendsetter by perfectly blending racing functionality with elegance and motivated other French auto manufacturers to build more streamlined vehicles.

5 Mercedes-Benz SSK

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The Mercedes-Benz SSK was built at a time when the company needed to survive after a worldwide financial crisis. It was a performance sports car that doubled as a daily driver. The selling point of this car was that buyers could feel a connection between them and real-life racing champions.

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The SSK was one of the most successful racing cars in Germany. Under its hood was a 300-horsepower engine that propelled it to a top speed of 120 mph. Its multiple victories in different racing events made the SSK one of the most considered sports cars in the world.

4 Ferrari 250 GTO

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Designed and styled by revolutionary auto designers such as Giotto Bizzarrini and Sergio Scaglietti, the Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the best racing GT cars ever to exist. Ferrari built and sold this car between 1962 and 1964.

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The car has beautiful aesthetics and a streamlined body style. Its several victories on the race track were made possible by the mighty 3.0-liter V12 engine that produced 300 horsepower. A 0-60 mph time took around 6 seconds and had a top speed of 158 mph. Although it was one of the most expensive cars when new, it was still one of the most wanted Ferraris in the world.

3 Aston Martin DB5

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The Aston Martin is a famous car for several reasons. Though not the first, it’s the most renowned James Bond automobile, and like all other cars ever used in the 007 films, the DB5 is quite gorgeous. The vehicle is distinct for its exceptional mechanical components and dominant styling.

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The British luxury grand tourer was designed by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera and came with a power output of up to 282 horsepower. The first DB5 was launched in 1963. Its top speed was quite impressive at 143 mph.

2 Ferrari 458 Italia

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There’s nothing as gorgeous as this pure red sports car from the legendary Italian car builder, Ferrari. The 458 Italia was designed as the official successor of the F430 but on a whole new platform. It was designed by Pininfarina utilizing the experience and technologies established from Formula 1.

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Built purely for speed, few road cars can challenge this mid-engined Ferrari and its convertible counterpart, the 458 Spider. Its massive V8 powerplant is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to produce 562 horsepower. It had an impressive top speed of 210 mph.

1 Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E-Type
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Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type the most beautiful car ever made, and no one dares to disagree. Its incredible styling cues include the long sweeping bonnet and the small but effective grille. These features give the Jaguar E-Type an iconic silhouette never seen before in the automotive world. The car features an attractive red leather interior that anyone would prefer to keep the top down to show it off.

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The Jaguar E-Type is powered by a 272-horsepower engine that produces 304 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission to deliver an exceptional driving experience.

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