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Vintage and classical vehicles have always inspired car enthusiasts, around the world. Historically, American cars have been among the spotlights, in every major motor show. So much emphasis is laid on the mechanics and design of the classical American cars that people have forgotten about the Asian vintage cars that rivaled the best in the history. One of the reasons behind the success of the American cars was its reliance on a heavy iron framework that was solid enough to stand the test of times. It is only now; avid collectors are turning to the power of the Japanese and Asian vintage cars that have nearly been forgotten. Here we look at some of the three greatest classical machines:

Honda S600

The Honda S600 roadster was first reveled in the Tokyo auto show, back in 1962. The unveiling of this majestic beauty was riddled with controversies. Honda Company, for the first time took a great risk by competing with established manufacturers for a sports design. The design and the red color of the speedster became an instant hit with not only the Japanese but also many foreign clients. Japanese government was reluctant to put a red car on road. The red color was always used for emergency vehicles. Honda fought a lengthy battle and prevailed over a stern opponent. To preserve the sanctity of the car, only 1800 units were produced worldwide. Ever imagined where the new S2000 did come from? Yes, it is the re-carnation of its original Honda S600 version.

Nissan Figaro

The car was first introduced in the 1989 Tokyo motor show. Consequently the production started in 1991. Nissan Figaro was sloganned, ‘Back to the future’. Its retro looks and a typical Japanese style made it such an instant hit that it was often sold by a lottery. Another funky detail was the original topaz mist color that was least popular among the general public. Only 2000 models with topaz were sold initially which than became highly sought after color scheme. The vintage model provided every luxurious amenity that anyone would crave for. It had leather seats, CD player, open roof and air conditioning. Celebrities made it popular, thereafter. It was first seen in Doctor WHO. Initially it was sold to Japanese public but greater demand made manufactures export it to other countries, as well. There are only 20,000 models, ever sold.

Toyota Corona T-10

The Toyota Corona vintage model was first introduced in 1957. It had all the hallmarks of the greatest luxury cars of its time. The looks and the reliability of the car are only rivaled by a few in the history. The corona due to its 960 cc engine and a heavy metallic luster became an instant hit in the West. The car was originally designed by making use of the parts by Crown and Master series. The model was powered by the famous P-series engine. Japanese were not known for their luxury cars but instead for a cost effective design. Soon, the Toyota engineers realized that the sustained production for a longer period would rather be costly. The T-10 model only remained in production for two years and is now a stuff of a legend.

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Jeep : Wrangler Sahara 2003 Jeep Wrangler 4X4 Auto w/ only 7k miles $13,101.00

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Mercedes-Benz : SLK-Class 07 SLK280 *ONLY 29k MI! AUTO! PWR STS! 1 OWNER GEM! FL $15,000.00

Chevrolet : Corvette CALL NOW!! 2002 CHEVY CORVETTE 5.7L V8 AUTO LEATHER BOSE ONLY 46K $15,000.00

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Pontiac : Vibe WE FINANCE!! 2006 PONTIAC VIBE AUTO CD AUDIO FOG LIGHTS ONLY 24K MI $7,600.00

Hyundai : Accent WE FINANCE!! 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS AUTO CD AUDIO SPOILER ONLY 3K MI $7,500.00

BMW : 3-Series 328 2DR 15K 2008 BMW 3 SERIES COUPE 328 1 OWNER ONLY 15K MILES AUTO $18,000.00

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Mercury : Cougar C2 LIMITED 2001 MERCURY COUGAR V6 AUTO 1 OWNER! ONLY 34,845 MILES! $5,500.00

Saab : 900 900s,Auto,Low Miles,Only 108k,Bad Headgasket,No Reserve $595.00

Chevrolet : Cavalier 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2DR Sunroof-Auto “Only 74k” $6,950.00

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Toyota : RAV4 4dr Auto 4WD 2001 Toyota RAV4 L, Loaded! Black/Grey, Only 84k Miles! $5,000.00

Suzuki Sedan 08 FORENZA, TRADE-IN, SPOILER, AUTO, WARRANTY ONLY 15K $500.00

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Mini : Mini Cooper HARDTOP AUTO HTD STS CD CLD WTRH PKG ONLY 44K MLS LOOK! $10,500.00

Mini : Mini Cooper 2DR S 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2dr S AUTO ONLY 5K MILES $100.00

Honda : Civic LOW MILES!!! EX SDN AUTO CD SNRF GR8 CONDT ONLY 27K MLS MUST SEE!!!! $11,987.00

Mercedes-Benz : C-Class Sport 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 SPORT Auto w/ only 700 miles $25,000.00

Audi : A4 WE FINANCE!! 2006 AUDI A4 2.0T QUATTRO AWD/4X4 AUTO SUNROOF ONLY 42K $11,500.00

Mercedes-Benz : C-Class WE FINANCE!! 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 SPORT AUTO SUNROOF ONLY 11K MI $22,500.00

Volvo : S60 T5 2002 S60 T5,ONLY 55K,LEATHER,SUNROOF,AUTO,1 OWNER,NICE $10,700.00

Jaguar : XJS FREE SHIP! XJSC, V12, Auto, Targa, Showroom New, ONLY 12k Miles!! $19,988.00

Suzuki 5dr HB Auto 2008 Suzuki SX4 4wd Only 4900miles 1-Owner Gas Saver! $12,500.00