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6. Porsche 904
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Grand tourer Porsche chose to withdraw from Formula 1 during the early 1960s, and instead decided to turn its racing efforts towards sports car racing. The 904 was developed in order to be eligible for a variety of racing series around Europe. One of the more notable races the car was entered in during the mid-1960s was the 1964 1,000 kms of the Nurburgring in Germany.
7. Ferrari 330 P4
Country of Origin: Italy
Type: Sports racing prototype The car pictured is the only one left in its original state in the entire world, and only one of four ever made. It is owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll. The P4 raced in the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, and finished first, second and third, ending a period of dominance at the race by Ford and its legendary GT40.
8. Jordan-Ford 191
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Type: Formula 1 car This is the car that marked the debut of Jordan Grand Prix in Formula 1, and also gave the legendary Michael Schumacher, the most successful driver in the sport’s history, his debut in the top tier of world motorsport. It is notable for its stunning green 7Up livery, as well as its simplicity and elegant lines. Considering how difficult Formula 1 is for new entrants, the team did incredibly well, placing fifth in the Formula 1 Constructor’s Championship that year.
9. Lotus 49
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Type: Formula 1 car One of the most successful cars designed by Colin Chapman, the man who founded Lotus, was also one of the most beautiful ever to turn a wheel in anger. It remained competitive in Formula 1 for four entire seasons, and took a total of four World Championships in that time – two Constructors’ World Championships for Lotus, and two Drivers’ World Championships for Jim Clark in 1968, and posthumously for Jochen Rindt in 1970.
10. BMW V12 LMR
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Le Mans prototype With the might of Toyota and the other works teams taking part in the 1999 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, the BMW V12 LMR looked to be completely outgunned. It was only when the other runners dropped out that it took victory, with Yannick Dalmas, Joachim Winkelhock, and Pierluigi Martini piloting the winning car. Its low-slung, elegant lines make the V12 LMR stand out almost two decades after it was raced competitively.
