The most iconic motors of all time have been revealed – from James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 to Italian Job’s Mini Cooper
THE most iconic cars of all time have been revealed.
And some classic motors from British manufacturers have been named amongst the best to hit the road.
From Tesla to Ferrari, a recent poll by Boundless magazine has named the 100 most memorable models throughout history.
The list was put together by a panel of motoring experts, before members of the public sector magazine casted their vote.
Topping the list is the Range Rover, which has been a favourite with UK drivers since it was first released in 1970.
The luxury 4x4 narrowly beat out the Aston Martin DB5, made famous in Goldfinger starring Sean Connery as James Bond.
The top 10 most iconic cars of all time
- Range Rover (1970-present)
- Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger
- Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975)
- Mini (2000-present)
- Mini Cooper from The Italian Job
- Mark II Jaguar from Insepctor Morse
- Volkswagen Golf (1974-present)
- Ford Fiesta (1976-present)
- Audi Quattro rally car (1981-1986)
- Citroen DS (1955-1975)
It was followed by the classic Jaguar E-Type, which was produced by the British automaker between 1961 and 1975.
Other iconic British models earned high praise, with the Mini, Mini Cooper and Mark II Jaguar all finishing in the top 10.
Interestingly, the Tesla Model S which was only released in 2012 finished in the 12th position.
It even beat out stunning models such as the Ferrari F40 (38th), Ford Mustang (44nd) and Lamborghini Diablo (29th).
Other surprising placings include the Volkswagen Golf (7th), Ford Fiesta (8th) and Skoda Yeti (37th).
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Alex Drew, editor of Boundless magazine, told This is Money: "Who’d have thought that – from a shortlist including Bond’s DB5 and the original Mini – the Range Rover would poll 52 per cent of the vote and come out on top?
"Of course, the Range Rover – nominated by our columnist and Fifth Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson – isn’t just any old 4x4.
"It’s a British classic; a homegrown hero capable of extraordinary adventures as well as everyday chores. It’s the car that does it all, and which – since the original model arrived in 1970 – has shown that luxury doesn’t contradict utility but actually enhances it."