Car aficionados likely know such unique cars as the NSU Ro80 or the Hispano-Suiza H6. But almost anyone who’s owned a car or whose parents owned a car has likely at least heard of the Chevrolet Bel Air or a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. All four were selected by The Daily Telegraph, the London newspaper among “The 100 Most Beautiful Cars.”
The Weekly Driver continues its countdown with the Nos. 80-61 vehicles, and what a diverse group. The newspapers’ readers sent in thousands of votes representing 367 different cars.
Each car is represented by a photo and short description. The accompanying text for the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (No. 65) is typical of the newspaper’s clever style: “The Bentley S2/S3’s close cousin. Optional extras include a chauffeur.”
We’re nearly halfway through the list. Here’s Nos. 80-61:
80. Jaguar XJ 220 79. Hispano-Suiza H6 78. Ford Granada MK1 77. Ferrari 250 GT California 76. Chevrolet Bel Air 75. Cadillac Eldorado 74. BMW 507 73. Audi R8 72. Audi Quattro 71. Alfa Romeo Montreal 70. Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 69. Alfa Romeo Carabo 68. Sunbeam Talbot 90 67. SS 100 66. Rover SD1 65. Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 64. Porsche 911 63. NSU Ro80 62. McLaren F1 61. Mazda RX-7 FD
Article Last Updated: March 27, 2026.
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A sports, travel and business journalist for more than 45 years, James has written the new car review column The Weekly Driver since 2004.
In addition to founding this site in 2004, James writes a Sunday automotive column for The San Jose Mercury and East Bay Times in Walnut Creek, Calif., and monthly auto review and wellness columns for Gulfshore Business, a magazine in Southwest Florida.
An author and contributor to many newspapers, magazines and online publications, co-hosted The Weekly Driver Podcast from 2017 to 2024.