What Are The Top 10 Cars of... 1960 and 1961?

"Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert" (joshuagilbert)
07/13/2014 at 22:14 • Filed to: top 10

I am hosting a top 10 weekly poll/community discussion...post your suggesstions! Sunday Night I'll post the results. In your comment, please add a picture and what decade you think we should do next week! Don't forget to give it a star, if you don't mind.

This week: The 1960s.

Monday: 1962-1963
Tuesday: 1964-1965
Wednesday: 1966-1967
Thursday: 1968-1969

My first entry: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (photo credits of Boldride.com )

DISCUSSION (22)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:18

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Fiat 500 Abarth. 70's.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:21

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jkm7680 > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:23

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This has got to be one of them. '61 Vette.

My citroen won't start > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:25

My dream car:

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Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider. 40's.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:36

This has got to be one of them.

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To me, 1961 had four major events: JFK was elected president, Yuri Gagarin went into space, the Berlin Wall was built and the E-Type was launched.

Nibby > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:47

Miata.

eurospec > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 22:51

1960-61 Facel Vega HK500

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Jonee > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 23:03

I've always had a strange fascination with the '61 Plymouths, shown here in Fury guise.

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No other car ever looked like it. Maybe for good reason, but I love it.

camaroboy68ss > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 23:17

1961 Chevy Impala, first year of the SS ever on a production car. First Year of the 409, and the super sweet bubble top

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JR1 > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 23:29

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In many ways the 61 Continental set the luxury styling tone for the decade. From futuristic tail fins to elegance through simplicity (and coach doors).

PS repost for the morning crowd. Not a lot of traffic on a Sunday evening

StingrayJake > jkm7680
07/13/2014 at 23:35

Duntov sure got Corvette going in the right direction from '55 on and as much as I love the C2 Vettes, the late 50s early 60s Vettes were going in the direction of performance while still having that beautiful 50s styling. Literally the iconic American sportscar.

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
07/13/2014 at 23:35

Chevrolet Corvair

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Four wheel independent suspension. Air-cooled rear-mounted flat six. Available with a turbocharged engine and a four on the floor. I really don't think I need to justify this one, because it's that awesome.

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Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
All-aluminum, turbocharged 3.5L V8. Need I say more? This and the Corvair were the first production turbocharged cars in the world.

Pontiac Tempest

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Four wheel independent suspension, with a rear transaxle and a 326ci V8 up front. Had what they called a 'rope drive' that connected the engine to the transaxle. Yes, this is very much like a C5 and newer Corvette. It was a small tossable car much in the vein of a BMW that was very innovative but had its innovation killed off when the public started eating up muscle cars and manufacturers brought in profits.