P50

• Engine: DKW 49 cc
• Type: Micro car
• Price: Selling for £5,000 from private collectors
• Doors: 1-door
• HP (hp@rpm): 4.2 HP (fan-cooled)

This three-wheeled micro car cost under £200 when it was first produced by the Isle of Man manufacturer Peel, in 1963-64. The world's smallest ever production automobile, the P50 had a three speed engine, got over 100 MPG, and had no reverse gear (it didn't need one...you could pick it up and turn it around).



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Iveco Panel Van

• Engine: 2.3 HPI 96 PS
• Type: Delivery van
• Price: $22,000 USD
• Doors: 2-door with rear raised loading doors
• HP (hp@rpm): 95 hp / 71 kW

The Daily, the quintessential European delivery van, has been around since 1978. Offering maneuverability, fuel efficiency, and a number of different engine choices, this panel van can do it all. A subsidiary of the Italian automaker Fiat, IVECO has built a reputation for producing Europe's best commercial vehicles.




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Tacoma

• Engine: 2.7L L4 DOHC 16-valve
• Type: Full-sized Pick up
• Price: $30,000 USD
• Doors: 2-door, 4-door king cab
• HP (hp@rpm): 159 @ 5200

The Truck of the Year in 2005, this powerful workhorse is named after the City of Tacoma in Washington State. The vehicle of choice for the American Special Forces in both Iraq wars, this is one tough truck.





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Chrysler PT Cruiser

• Engine: 2.4L L3 DOHC 16-valve
• Type: Wagon
• Price: $23,000 USD
• Doors: 4-door
• HP (hp@rpm): 150 @ 5500

Although it has only been on the road since 2000, this retro-inspired wagon has become a ubiquitous part of North American car culture. Fun to drive, roomy, the vehicle is perfectly suited to the activity it is named after...cruisin'. With a nod to Plymouth's open roof trucks of the 1930's a late model convertible was also offered. A real car buff's car.



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Ram Hemi

• Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16-valve Hemi
• Type: Full-sized Pick up
• Price: $35,000 USD
• Doors: 2-door, 4-door king cab
• HP (hp@rpm): 345 @ 5200

The Dodge Ram is a full-sized pick up truck featuring a new "Hemi", a massive V8 engine. What makes a "Hemi" a "Hemi" is its hemispherical combustion chambers, angled valves, and greater airflow through the engine. And all that means more power.



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VW Golf

• Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20-valve
• Type: Compact
• Price: $20,000 USD
• Doors: 4-door compact, 2-door hatchback
• HP (hp@rpm): 170 @ 5700

When VW released the Rabbit in 1974 it knew it had a winner to replace the beloved Beetle. A look back at the various Golf models and those inspired by it, including the Jetta, and one sees a constantly evolving, but functional small family car.







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Focus RS

• Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
• Type: Compact Coupe
• Price: $19,000 USD (if available)
• Doors: 2-door
• HP (hp@rpm): 305 @ 6000

This little European Rally-Racing inspired sub-compact was a limited edition vehicle that sold particularly well in Great Britain. Gutsy and able to turn on a dime, the spirit of this dynamo lives on in the vastly improved and soon to be released concept car, the Ford Focus RS Mk2.





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Toyota Corolla

• Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16-valve
• Type: Economy sedan & Coupe
• Price: $15,000 USD
• Doors: 4-door compact, 2-door coupe
• HP (hp@rpm): 132 @ 6000

Perhaps the best selling car in the world, the car that now bares the name Corolla has seen many changes over the past 40 years. From the diminutive two-door Corolla of the 70's, to the boxy four-door sedan of the 80's, to the elegant, rounded compacts of today. The Corolla is a testament to improved engineering and refinement of design. It also boasts a fuel economy of 37.9 MPG.



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Cobalt

• Engine: 2.2L L4 DOHC 16-valve
• Type: Economy compact & Coupe
• Price: #15,000 USD
• Doors: 4-door compact, 2-door coupe
• HP (hp@rpm): 155 @ 6100

Chevrolet's latest compact car, the Cobalt's simple styling and various engine and transmission options make it a car for just about anyone. Although it scored poorly on some safety standards, and a large scale recall was held in 2007, the Cobalt's attractive price makes it a viable car for a modest budget.



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Honda Civic

• Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 16-valve
• Type: Economy sedan & coupe
• Price: $20,000 USD
• Doors: 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe
• HP (hp@rpm): 140 @ 6300

Whether you drive it off the lot as is, or add thousands of dollars in after-market accessories, owning a Honda Civic means membership in a very distinct car culture. The Civic has also come to be synonymous with high performance, incomparable longevity and true Japanese design. Recently available in a hybrid model, the Civic is one car that has and will pass any test it faces.





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Beetle Convertible

• Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20-valve
• Type: Coupe
• Price: $25,000
• Doors: 2
• HP (hp@rpm): 150 @ 5000

Re-launched in 2003, this iconic, stylish convertible is beloved by all who drive it. A new signature touch includes a flower vase built right into the dashboard. This, along with the big eye-ball shaped headlights and smiley face hood, make it one of the most easily recognizable and appealing cars on the road.



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330i

• Engine: 2.5L L6 DOHC 24-valve
• Type: Luxury Sedan
• Price: $40,000 (USD)
• Doors: 4
• HP (hp@rpm): 200 @ 6000

BMW's best selling car the world over, this sleek, stylish sedan offers an optional 3.0 Liter N52 emgine. It has received numerous awards, including being listed 18 times on the Car and Driver's Ten Best. Born out of BMW's passionate commitment to racing, the 330i has not only all the power and handling of high performance sports car, but also all the comfort from a BMW.



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