The World's Most Iconic Cars
The World's Most Iconic Cars
Some of the world's most iconic cars changed the industry forever, while others set new benchmarks for performance or style, or broke new engineering ground. Let's explore some of the world's most iconic cars and what they did that set them apart from the rest.
Volkswagen Golf
First released in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf is iconic because of its affordability and practicality. While most people might opt for the (upcoming in our list) Beetle as the iconic VW, the high value-for-money Golf deserves a spot on the list too.
Range Rover
The original Range Rover was released as a "do-it-all" vehicle in 1970 by the British car manufacturer Land Rover, who'd been producing 4x4 off and on-road SUVs since before WWII. Its shared design with the classic Land Rover, coupled with a more refined, luxurious look inside and out, makes the Range Rover an icon.
Porsche 911
First produced in 1964, the Porsche 911 "Classic," as it's now referred to as, is one of Porsche's finest ever achievements and one of the greatest sports cars of all time. The OG 911 could seat four and featured a 2.2L 6-cylinder engine that produced 128 horses and had a five-speed manual transmission. While many Porsches have come and gone since the original 911, it remains a brand icon.
Honda Accord
One of the Japanese answers to the 'everyday driver' that was the Volkswagen Golf in the mid-1970s was this car. The Honda Accord was released in 1976 as a small hatchback—not dissimilar to the disastrous Pinto—but offered Americans an affordable, reliable, and resilient Japanese car that could do the daily rounds.
