From '90s supercar icons to Italian hot hatches to mid-2000s luxury SUVs, these are the cars that will dominate the hearts of car enthusiasts around the world in 2023.
Range Rover L322
If you want to know what it-car is at the moment, we suggest you start by checking out our dear car-obsessed friend's page on Instagram. This year, the L322 generation Range Rover is flooding our feeds, and it's easy to see why. Geoff Upex and Don Wyatt's clean design has aged very well. Combining a classic Range Rover silhouette with a clean, minimalist front end, his L322 is his cleanser of palettes needed in a sea of his SUVs akin to Optimus his Prime. The L322 is not only a handsome devil, but it's also incredibly comfortable and fairly affordable to boot, so it's no surprise that it's become a sleeper hit among those in the know. Well, if that was good enough for the Top Gear movie crew, it will be good enough for you!
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Classic AMG
No need to praise the virtues of these early AMG powerhouses. Like us, you may be deeply obsessed with these ballistic savages, but do it anyway. 's German muscle cars offer a driving experience like no other. of popular models sold for over $750,000 at auction. In 2023, we expect collectors to be even more enthusiastic about these early AMGs, making them one of Stratosphere's top picks for ratings.
You may also like: Classic Alpina / Konig / RUF
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Normally we hesitate to include factory cars like the GT4 RS, but this latest enthusiast's damp dream from Porsche reads like a bingo sheet for collector cars. Equipped with the NA Flat 6 derived from the 992 GT3's Orgasm Motorsport and more wings and intakes than the F1 grid, Porsche for the first time allowed the baby sports car to reach its full potential. It means that The result is arguably the best car of the year, but unfortunately this could be the last time the Cayman gets such special treatment. 's GT division is unlikely to see a naturally aspirated mid-engined sports car again. Combine that fact with the very limited supply of his GT4 RS and you have a future classic.
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lamborghini diablo
If we asked the Classic Driver Team to choose our dream '90s supercar, our answer would be the Bugatti EB 110, instantly and unanimously. result. What's the next best thing? Lamborghini Diablo of course! As the last bull to be designed and produced by Marcello Gandini, the Diablo undoubtedly represents the end of the Lambo lineage before the VW Group took over the Murcielago. We love any Diablo, but if you really want attention, the angry he recommends searching for the SV, the all-purple JE 30, or his track-focused GT. If you want to enjoy your Lambo year-round, the 4x4 Diablo VT is the perfect all-weather companion. Regardless of the badge on the back, the Diablo is his 2023 lottery winning supercar.
You may also like: Bugatti EB110 / Ferrari F512 M
Audi TT
It's crazy how the combination of prejudice and vulnerable masculinity prevents a car from reaching collector car status, but thankfully, 2023 will finally see the TT take the label "hairdresser's car." It looks like it's going to be a rocking year. The Mk1 TT, designed by Peter Schreyer, was one of the few cars to go from concept to production with very few changes, and became an instant design icon when it was launched in 1998. I was. Values are starting to rise as enthusiasts handpick the best examples. If I were to go home on my own, I would look for his TT with its unique baseball leather his interior or his one of his more driver-oriented TT Quattro Sport his model. Otherwise, if what you're looking for is a blend of city car and grand tourer, a rare V6 is a big bet as well. Like the A2 we added last year, it won't be long before the world wakes up to the fact that these are great little cars, so buy them in 2023 while they're still a bargain, or live until you regret it.
You may also like: Audi A2 / Early Audi A6 Allroad
Bentley Brooklands
Bentley is going from strength to strength these days, producing arguably the best car in the world in the form of the Continental GT. But Bentley's real high point was his 2008 Brooklands Coupé. Devilishly beautiful and hand-built in very small numbers – only about 420 were made – the Brooklands is the pinnacle of what you can expect from a Grand He tourer. Powered by his 6.75 liter 530 hp V8 and producing 1050 Nm of torque with internal tires, the Brooklands was a wheeled intercontinental ballistic missile with a cigar lounge. With Bentley following the rest of the industry into an electrified future, there's no reason not to make your day in 2023 one of his best internal combustion engine cars of all time.
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fiat panda 100hp
Now that the Panda 4X4 has rightfully assumed its status as a bona fide collector's car, and the value has been adjusted accordingly, we had to look elsewhere for Panda modifications. Luckily, there was one model that simply begged to be included on this list. Meet the small but mighty Panda 100hp. Equipped with his 1.4-liter 4-pot from Punto and his 100 rampant Italian stallion at his right foot, the Panda 100hp is our kind of hot hatch. His now prolific 500 Abarth ancestor, the Panda 100hp, failed to achieve the same sales success as its descendants, making it a very rare sight today. Despite their rarity, these pumped-up pandas are still available for around 5 grand, so they're a great choice if you're looking for cheap thrills in 2023.
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
As the penultimate Pininfarina-designed V12 Berlinetta Ferrari, the 599 holds a special place in our hearts. The flying buttress, long nose and howl of a gorgeous V12 made his one supercar very attractive, but for a while the lack of a dual-clutch gearbox made many 599 on the used market. was overlooked. But as the DCT becomes more and more seamless and efficient, we're noticing a shift towards the drama and engagement offered by the more emotional, automated single-clutch manuals found in the 599. Like all Ferrari greats, imagine pedaling his 6-speed manual: gears and listening to his V12 sing from Enzo. We let the case rest.
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Early Mercedes G wagon
The sleek, urban modern Mercedes G 63 is nothing like our cup of tea at the Classic Driver's Office. In its quest to sell to footballers and influencers, the once-noble G-Wagon has traded off-road credentials for 23-inch rims and a carbon fiber bodykit on steroids. So in 2023, you can go back to the good old days on the slopes and enjoy the bulletproof simplicity of the old G-Class. The Classic Defender and Land Cruiser have already been the object of enthusiastic fandom for years, but now the Classic G-Class is making a comeback of its own. So if you're looking for his 2023 off-road adventures, you can't choose a better sidekick than the real his OG.
You may also like: Land Rover Discovery Series 1 / Toyota Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi Pajero
mclaren speedtail
The final entry on this year's list is something of a wildcard given how many hypercars McLaren has released in the last decade, flooding the market with V8-powered, carbon-tubbed spacecraft. . However, only his one of these models boasts the same three-seater his layout as the legendary McLaren F1. Built as low-drag warp-speed cruisers and tested at the Kennedy Space Center, only 106 of these long-tailed beauties have ever been built, far more than Senna or her P1. Rare. Hypercars aim to deliver a one-of-a-kind driving experience, and the Speedtail perfectly fits that bill, making it a model to watch in 2023.
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