Retro-style automobile

A retro-style automobile is a vehicle that is styled to appear like cars from previous decades. Often these cars use modern technology and production techniques.

List of retro-styled automobiles

Production cars

1964 Excalibur (automobile) – 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK
1965 Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote - 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider Zagato
1972 Panther J72 – 1936 SS Jaguar 100
1974 MP Lafer – 1952 MG TD Midget
1974 Panther De Ville
1974 Panther FF
1976 Panther Lima
1980 Cadillac Seville – bustle-back styling from the 1930s-1960s
1980 Phillips Berlina – 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K
1980 Zimmer Golden Spirit
1981 Imperial – bustle-back styling from the 1930s-1960s
1982 Lincoln Continental – bustle-back styling from the 1930s-1960s
1982 Panther Kallista
1983 Evante – 1962 Lotus Elan
1983 Eniak Antique
1986 Bufori Madison
1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
1986 Ronart W152 - 1940s and 50s Formula 1 cars
1987 Nissan Be-1 – 1959 Mini
1988 Bufori MK I
1989 Nissan Pao – 1959 Mini
1989 Nissan S-Cargo – 1948 Citroën 2CV and Snails
1989 Mazda MX-5 - 1962 Lotus Elan
1990 Mitsuoka Le-Sayde
1991 Nissan Figaro – possibly the 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite, but more likely the 1959 Datsun Sports 1000
1991 Mitsuoka Dore
1992 Subaru Vivio Bistro – 1959 Mini
1992 Bufori V6i
1992 Bufori MK II
1992 Hurtan Albaycín T2
1993 Mitsuoka Viewt – 1963 Jaguar Mark 2
1993 Wiesmann MF 30 – 1954 Jaguar XK140
1994 Nissan Rasheen - unknown, but often compared to the Wartburg 353
1996 Mitsuoka Galue
1996 Toyota Classic – 1935 Toyota AA
1996 Mitsuoka Ray - 1966 Riley Elf Mk3
1997 Plymouth Prowler – 1930s hot rod
1997 LTI TX1 - 1958 Austin FX4
1998 Rover 75 - 1950s Rover P4
1998 Honda Z – 1967 Honda N360
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle – 1938 Volkswagen Type 1 "Beetle"
1998 Mitsuoka Ryoga
1998 Aston Martin Vantage Special Series 1 - 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
1999 Daihatsu Mira Gino – 1959 Mini
1999 Ronart Lightning
1999 Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca
2000 BMW Z8 – 1956 BMW 507
2000 Jaguar S-Type – 1963 Jaguar S-Type
2000 Toyota Origin – 1955 Toyota Crown
2000 Mitsuoka Yuga - London Taxi
2001 MINI – 1959 BMC Mini
2001 Morgan Aero 8
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser – Chevrolet Advance Design and Chrysler Airflow
2001 Devaux Coupe
2002 Ford Thunderbird – 1955 Ford Thunderbird
2002 Hummer H2 – 1983 Humvee
2002 Suzuki Lapin
2002 Citroën C3 - 1948 Citroën 2CV
2003 Chevrolet SSR - Late 1940s Chevrolet Advance Design trucks
2004 Chrysler Crossfire
2004 Ford GT – 1964 Ford GT40
2004 Morgan Roadster
2004 Bufori La Joya
2004 Mitsuoka Nouera
2004 Bristol Blenheim Speedster - 1953 Bristol 404
2004 Ferrari 612 Scagiletti - 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Ingrid Bergman
2005 Ford Mustang – 1965 Ford Mustang
2005 Chrysler 300 - 1955 Chrysler C-300
2006 Chevrolet HHR – 1940s Chevrolet Suburban
2006 Hummer H3 –1983 Humvee
2007 Fiat 500 – 1957 Fiat 500
2007 Ruf CTR3 – 1950s and 1960s LeMans race cars ^[1]
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser – 1960 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
2007 Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Zagato - 1960s Ferraris
2008 Dodge Challenger – 1970 Dodge Challenger
2008 Mitsuoka Himiko – Jaguar XK120 and others
2009 AC MK VI – 1963 AC Cobra
2009 Daihatsu Mira Cocoa
2010 Chevrolet Camaro – 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
2010 Bufori Geneva
2010 Heynsdyk 2400SF
2011 Volkswagen Beetle – 1938 Volkswagen Type 1 "Beetle"
2011 PGO Hemera - 1948 Porsche 356
2012 Morgan 3-Wheeler - 1930s Morgan V - Twin 3 wheeler
2012 Toyota 86 - 1967 Toyota 2000GT
2013 Jaguar F-Type - 1961 Jaguar E-Type
2013 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante - 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 "Disco Volante"
2013 MOKE - 1964 Mini Moke
2014 Hongqi L5 – 1966 Hongqi CA770
2014 Equus Bass 770 - Various 1960s and 1970s muscle cars
2014 David Brown Speedback - Aston Martin DB5 and Aston Martin DB6
2014 Mitsuoka Ryugi
2014 Messerschmitt Kabinenroller KR-202^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] - 1953 Messerschmitt Kabinenroller
2015 Zagato Maserati Mostro - 1957 Maserati 450S Coupe
2015 Healy Designs Enigma - Austin-Healey
2016 Fiat 124 Spider – 1966 Fiat 124 Sport Spider^[6]
2016 Daihatsu Move Canbus
2016 Suzuki Ignis - 1977 Suzuki Cervo SS20.
2016 Jannarelly Design-1 - 1960s roadsters
2016 Citroën E-Méhari - 1968 Citroën Méhari
2017 Alpine A110 – 1963 Alpine A110^[7]
2017 Hurtan Author
2017 FC Automobili Citroen Type HG - 1947 Citroen H Van
2018 Ruf SCR 2018 – 1978 Ruf SCR and 1989 Porsche 964
2018 Toyota Century – Toyota Century (G20/G30/G40)
2018 Daihatsu Mira Tocot
2018 Eadon Green Zeclat - Various 1930s sports cars
2018 New Stratos - 1973 Lancia Stratos
2018 Mitsuoka Rock Star - 1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2
2019 Ares Design Progettouno – 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
2019 Ferrari Monza SP - Early post war Ferrari race cars
2019 Porsche 935 - 1976 Porsche 935
2019 Hispano-Suiza Carmen - 1938 Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia
2019 Hurtan Vintage
2020 Honda e – 1972 Honda Civic
2020 Fiat 500e - 1957 Fiat 500
2020 Ecurie Ecosse LM69 - 1966 Jaguar XJ13
2020 Touring Superleggera Aero 3 - 1930s sports cars including the Alfa Romeo 6C and 8C
2020 Ora Good Cat
2021 Ford Bronco – 1966 Ford Bronco
2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 1975 Hyundai Pony
2021 Mitsuoka Buddy - 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz - 1950 Volkswagen Type 2
2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 - 1974 Lamborghini Countach
2022 Microlino - 1950s Isetta bubble cars
2022 Lotus - Radford Type 62-2 - 1969 Lotus 62
2022 De Tomaso P72 - 1965 De Tomaso P70 and 1960s Le Mans cars
2022 Ferrari Daytona SP3 - 1960s Ferrari race cars
2022 Bugatti Centodieci - 1991 Bugatti EB 110
2022 Hurtan Grand Albaycín 30th Anniversary
2022 Ora Ballet Cat - 1938 Volkswagen Beetle
2022 Aston Martin DBR22 - 1953 Aston Martin DB3S
2023 Nissan Z (RZ34) - 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z
2023 Gordon Murray Automotive Type 50 - 1992 McLaren F1
2023 Carice TC2 - 1948 Porsche 356
2023 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale - 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
2023 Aston Martin Valour - 1960s and 1970s Aston Martins

Concept cars

1993 Bugatti EB 112 – Bugatti Type 57
1994 Volkswagen Concept One - 1938 Volkswagen Beetle
1995 Chrysler Atlantic – 1930s Bugatti Type 57 and Talbot-Lago T150 SS
1995 Mini ACV30 - 1959 BMC Mini
1995 Ford GT90 - 1964 Ford GT40
1996 Renault Fiftie - 1947 Renault 4CV
1996 Autech A10 - 1960s Alfa Romeo Giulia
1996 Citroën Berlingo Bulle - 1948 Citroën 2CV
1996 Rinspeed Yello Talbo - 1938 Talbot-Lago SS
1997 Plymouth Pronto
1998 Chrysler Chronos – 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance concept
1998 Bugatti EB 118 – Bugatti Type 50 and Type 57
1998 Lancia Dialogos - 1950 Lancia Aurelia
1999 Bugatti EB 218 – Bugatti Type 101
1999 Dodge Charger R/T – 1960s Dodge Charger
1999 Plymouth Howler
1999 Chevrolet Nomad - 1950s Chevrolet Nomad
1999 Nissan Z - 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z
2000 Audi Rosemeyer – 1936 Auto Union Type C racing car
2000 Stola S81 Stratos - 1973 Lancia Stratos
2000 Ferrari Rossa - 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
2001 Buick Blackhawk – 1938 Buick Y-Job concept
2001 Ford Forty-Nine – 1949 Ford
2001 Volkswagen Microbus Concept – 1950 Volkswagen Type 2
2001 Dodge Super 8 Hemi - Various classic Dodge Vehicles
2001 BMW Project Warwick - Austin-Healey
2002 Lincoln Continental - 1962 Lincoln Continental
2002 Mazda Cosmo 21 - 1967 Mazda Cosmo
2003 Nissan Jikoo - 1935 Datsun Type 14 Roadster
2003 Peugeot 4002 - Various historic Peugeot models
2003 Ford 427 - 1960s Ford Sedans
2003 Ford Visos - 1968 Ford Capri
2003 Lancia Fulvia - 1965 Lancia Fulvia Coupe
2003 Jaguar R-D6 - 1963 Jaguar S-Type
2003 Chrysler Airflite
2004 Fiat Trepiùno – 1957 Fiat 500
2004 Chevrolet Nomad - 1954 Chevrolet Nomad "Dream Car"
2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept - 1962 AC Cobra
2004 Ford Bronco - 1966 Ford Bronco
2005 Holden Efijy – 1953 Holden FJ
2005 Volvo T6 – 1930s hot rod
2005 Nissan Foria - 1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311
2005 Suzuki LC - 1967 Suzuki Fronte 360
2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 - 1964 Shelby Daytona
2005 Fenomemon Stratos - 1973 Lancia Stratos
2006 Lamborghini Concept M – 1966 Lamborghini Miura
2006 BMW Mille Miglia Coupe - 1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe
2007 Renault W19 - 1963 Alpine A110
2008 Scion Hako Coupe - 1930s and 1940s hot rods
2008 BMW M1 Hommage - 1978 BMW M1
2008 Alfa Romeo BAT 11 - Alfa Romeo BAT Cars
2009 Bugatti 16C Galibier – Bugatti Type 57
2009 Morgan LIFEcar
2009 Trabant nT - Trabant
2009 Citroën Revolte - 1948 Citroën 2CV
2009 Bugatti 16C Galiber - Bugatti Type 57 Galiber
2009 Peugeot 204 Cabriolet - 1966 Peugeot 204 Cabriolet
2009 Honda EV-N - 1967 Honda N360
2009 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster - 1885 Benz-Patent Motorwagen
2010 Morgan Eva GT
2010 Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta - 1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider
2010 Audi Quattro Concept - 1980 Audi Quattro
2011 Citroën Tubik – 1939 Citroën TUB and 1947 Citroën Type H
2011 BMW 328 Hommage - 1936 BMW 328
2011 Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning - 1930s Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow race cars
2012 MG Icon - 1955 MG MGA and 1962 MG MGB
2012 Volvo Concept Coupe - 1961 Volvo P1800
2012 Jeep Mighty FC - 1956 Jeep Forward Control
2013 Nissan IDx – 1968 Datsun 510
2013 Porsche 904 Living Legend - 1964 Porsche 904
2013 Aston Martin CC100 - 1956 Aston Martin DBR1
2014 AMZ Syrenka - 1957 FSO Syrena
2015 Toyota Tacoma Back to the Future Concept - 1985 Toyota pickup^[8]
2015 BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage - 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL
2015 BMW 2002 Hommage - 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo
2016 Bristol Bullet - 1955 Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe
2016 Citroën CXperience - 1974 Citroën CX
2016 AK Motor Syrena Meluzyna - 1957 FSO Syrena
2017 Volkswagen I.D. Buzz – 1950 Volkswagen Type 2
2017 Honda Urban EV - 1972 Honda Civic
2017 Honda Sports EV - 1964 Honda S600
2017 Daihatsu DN Compagno - 1963 Daihatsu Compagno
2017 Eadon Green Black Cuillin - 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900
2017 Infiniti Prototype 9 - 1940s race car
2017 Daihatsu DN Pro Cargo - 1957 Daihatsu Midget
2017 Vosco S106 - 1957 FSO Syrena
2018 Peugeot E-Legend - 1969 Peugeot 504 Coupe
2018 Infiniti Prototype 10 - Classic speedsters
2018 Kalashnikov CV-1 - 1973 Izh 2125
2018 MW Motors Luka EV - Various 1960s sports cars
2018 Porsche Vision Renndienst - 1954 Volkswagen T1 Microbus Porsche Race Service van
2019 Morris Commercial JE – 1949 Morris Commercial J-type
2019 Nobe GT100
2019 Piech GT
2019 Suzuki Wako SPO - 1967 Suzuki Fronte 360
2019 Suzuki Hanare - 1969 Suzuki Carry
2019 Mercedes-Benz Vision Simplex - 1901 Mercedes 35HP
2019 Volkswagen ID. Buggy - 1965 Meyers Manx
2019 Eadon Green Panthean Coupe
2020 Great Wall Ora Futura
2021 Hyundai Grandeur Heritage – 1986 Hyundai Grandeur
2021 Renault 5 EV Prototype - 1974 Renault 5
2021 E-Legend EL1 - 1984 Audi Sport Quattro
2021 Volkswagen ID. Life
2021 Abarth Classiche 1000 SP - 1966 Fiat Abarth 1000SP
2022 Hyundai N Vision 74 - 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe concept
2022 Renault 4Ever Trophy - 1961 Renault 4
2022 ElectricBrands Evetta - 1950s Isetta bubble cars
2022 Meyers Manx 2.0 - 1965 Meyers Manx
2023 Lancia Pu + Ra HPE - 1973 Lancia Stratos and 1975 Lancia Beta HPE
2023 Porsche Vision 357 - 1948 Porsche 356
2023 Nissan Max Out
2023 WEY Yuanmeng
2023 Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven - 1970 Mercedes-Benz C111
2023 Porsche Vision 357 Speedster - 1954 Porsche 356 Speedster
2023 Triumph TR25 Makkina - 1953 Triumph TR2 MVC 575 "Jabbeke"
2023 MG EX4 - 1984 MG Metro 6R4
2023 Renault Twingo - 1992 Renault Twingo
2023 Citroën Type Holidays - 1947 Citroën Type H

One-off vehicles

2006 Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina - Various 1960s Ferrari race cars
2009 Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta - 1963 Ferrari 330 LMB
2012 Ferrari SP12 EC - 1981 Ferrari 512 BB
2016 Ferrari SP275 RW Competizione - 1964 Ferrari 275GTB
2018 Ferrari SP38 - 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1975 Ferrari 308 GTB
2019 Ferrari P80/C - Various Le Mans winning Ferrari race cars
2020 Ferrari Omologata - Various 1960s Ferrari race cars
2020 Aston Martin Victor - 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2023 Kode61 Birdcage - 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
2023 Maserati GranTurismo Ouroboros - Various historical Maserati models

Retro-inspired styling

Some car designers choose to incorporate retro features into new models. While not necessarily retro styled, these cars may include features that pay homage to previous models. Examples include:

1996 Alfa Romeo 156 - The car features retro style front door handles.
1998 Bizzarini Kjara - The grille references arguably Bizzarini's most famous model, the Strada.
2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI - The GTI features the same red stripe around the radiator as the first generation model.
2009 Ferrari 458 - The 458 features a triple exhaust, a nod to the Ferrari F40.
2011 Dodge Charger - The car features retro style tail lights inspired by the original Dodge Charger.
2011 Honda CR-Z - The CR-Z features a similar rear end to its spiritual predecessor, the Honda CR-X.
2015 Jeep Renegade - The rear lights of the Renegade are styled to represent the cross stamped jerry cans that would be attached to a Willys MB during the Second World War.
2016 Bugatti Chiron - The spine running down the back end of the car reflects the art deco styling of Bugatti models from the 1930s, notably the Type 57sc Atlantic.
2018 Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition - This car pays tribute to the 1961 Lincoln Continental which also featured coach doors.
2020 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 - Numerous Lamborghini officials have stated that this car references the Lamborghini Countach in some ways.
2022 DeLorean Alpha5 - Like the original DeLorean, the Alpha5 features gull-wing doors.
2022 Lamborghini Countach - Exterior Design Inspired fromthe Original Countach. But shares the Power Unit From Siàn and the platform with Aventador.
2024 Koenigsegg CC850 - To celebrate the 20 years anniversary of Koenigsegg's first production car CC8S, It pays homage to that car by various exterior design similarities.

References

↑ "The dream machine". GulfWeekly. 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
↑ Messerschmitt KR200: Quirky Bubble Car Reborn Electric!, retrieved 2023-09-10
↑ Neumann, Tim (2021-05-14). "Messerschmitt Kabinenroller (2021): Elektro". autozeitung.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-10.
↑ Niemerg, Stefan. "Messerschmitt / Neue Kabinenroller". www.neue-kabinenroller.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-10.
↑ Adlfinger, Joachim M. "MESSERSCHMITT-Werke.DE | Kabinenroller". www.messerschmitt-werke.de. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
↑ Ramey, Jay (18 November 2015). "Fiata! 2017 Fiat 124 Spider debuts at LA Auto Show". autoweek.com. Autoweek. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
↑ Duff, Mike (2019-01-02). engined-sports-car-drive "Renault's Alpine A110 Is a Lithe and Lively Mid-Engined Sports Car" Check |url= value (help). Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
↑ Turkus, Brandon (2015-10-21). "Great Scott! Back To The Future Toyota Tacoma Concept is awesome". Autoblog. Retrieved 2016-03-03.

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[GulfWeekly-1] "The dream machine". GulfWeekly. 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2018-08-13.

[2] Messerschmitt KR200: Quirky Bubble Car Reborn Electric!, retrieved 2023-09-10

[3] Neumann, Tim (2021-05-14). "Messerschmitt Kabinenroller (2021): Elektro". autozeitung.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-10.

[4] Niemerg, Stefan. "Messerschmitt / Neue Kabinenroller". www.neue-kabinenroller.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-09-10.

[5] Adlfinger, Joachim M. "MESSERSCHMITT-Werke.DE | Kabinenroller". www.messerschmitt-werke.de. Retrieved 2023-09-10.

[autoweek_LA-6] Ramey, Jay (18 November 2015). "Fiata! 2017 Fiat 124 Spider debuts at LA Auto Show". autoweek.com. Autoweek. Retrieved 19 November 2015.

[7] Duff, Mike (2019-01-02). engined-sports-car-drive "Renault's Alpine A110 Is a Lithe and Lively Mid-Engined Sports Car" Check |url= value (help). Car and Driver. Retrieved 2019-03-28.

[8] Turkus, Brandon (2015-10-21). "Great Scott! Back To The Future Toyota Tacoma Concept is awesome". Autoblog. Retrieved 2016-03-03.

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