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The Jaguar XKE Series I, crafted from 1961 to 1968, is a legend wrapped in a sleek, stylish body that even Enzo Ferrari dubbed “the most beautiful automobile ever.” With a 3.8-liter engine and a later upgrade to 4.2 liters, it was the sports car that could whisk you from zero to “I’m late for tea” in about 7 seconds. Known for its quirks like a hood latch that required a special tool, it’s no wonder collectors clamored to keep these beauties in mint condition.
In a feat that could make any car enthusiast’s heart rev, Bob Ashton, co-owner of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, has managed to corral 27 Hemi-powered E-body convertibles under one roof. It’s like herding cats, but with more horsepower and fewer litter boxes. This Michigan native has spent nearly a year rallying Mopar collectors for what can only be described as the automotive equivalent of finding a unicorn that runs on premium fuel.
Muscle cars generally hail from the USA, but the Ferrari 250 GTO, with its zippy speed and feather-light body, makes a compelling case for an exception. Born between 1962 and 1964, only 36 of these Italian stallions were made. Designed for GT racing, it flaunted a 3.0L V12 engine and minimalist interior—forget about a speedometer. Despite rocky beginnings, it zoomed to fame, winning races and collectors’ hearts, skyrocketing from a modest $18,000 to a jaw-dropping $13 million.