There are few things that appeal to men more than a good old fashioned vintage car. They have the strong aesthetic appeal of something from another era, which appeals to men in the same way that retro jeans or t-shirts do, and they give you the credibility of being enough of a collector to spend the time and money to bring a vintage car back to life.
Looking through this collection of vintage car finds, you'll be surprised to see their influence. And I don't just mean with men. You'll see how vintage cars wield power by how many vintage cars are used as props in fashion editorials, how they fetch millions of dollars at auction, and even how they're used to sell watches.
So sit back, relax, and take a virtual ride in one of these vintage cars.
20 Vintage Car Looks
From Old School Rolls Royces to Hot Rods, These Throwback Whips Are Memorable:
Jordan Sowunmi — Aug 13, 2011 — Autos
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Vintage Car Shop Photography
Jennifer Anderson Will Have You Smelling Grease in No Time
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Vintage Car Couches
The 'Spirit of 427' Takes You Back to the 60s
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Split Personality Retro Cars
This 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Coupe is a Two-Faced Wonder
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Retooled Hot Rods
Bo Zolland's ‘33-34' Automobile is a Blast from the Past
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Hot Rod Jewelry
Custom Cuffs to Showcase Your Own Rod
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Fashion Magnate Car Museums
The Ralph Lauren Car Collection Defines "Droolworthy"
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Vintage Vacationer Vehicles
Fiaker Panta Rhei Car is the Optimal Sightseeing Conveyance
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Car Captive Editorials
The 125 Magazine 'Mustang Sally' Spread Shot by Simon Mills
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Vintage Car Timepieces
The Ralph Lauren Sporting Watch Promises Smooth Vintage Car Luxury
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Faux Vehicle Shelving
Store Your Tools on This Manly Car Shelf
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Mod Retro Cars
Jean Pauline by Decorides is a Combination Car
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Retro Cars With Modern Power
N2A Corvette Stinger Kit Turns Any ‘Vette Into a Classic
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Hot Rod BBQ Grills
Willie Elder's Awesome DIY Creation is a Barbecue Built from a 1939 Dodge
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Hot Rods for Kids
Matchbox Ads
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Reshaped Retro Cars
The Ford Xplor Revitalizes a Classic Design with Hi-Tech Features
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$5 Million Vintage Prototypes
Jaguar E2A at Bonhams & Butterfields Auction
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$45 Hot Rods?
Poor Punctuation Marks 1985 Johnson Phantom at Super Low Price
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Retro Carbon Fiber Toys
World Champ Johnnie Delvalle's Hitman Pro Yo-Yo is Top of the Line
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Car Nut Social Networks
Check My Ride is Perfect for Gearheads Who Can't Let Go
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Sultry Sports Photography
Photographer Cecilia Austin Captures Alluring Athleticism
Freaky High-Fashion Illustrations
Laura Laine Draws Outlandish Upscale Images
Fake Car Orgies
Erotika Sexy Shop Ads
76 Bizarre eBay Sales and Auctions
Vintage-Styled Photography
The Vogue Portugal September 2010 Spread Has a Whimsical Twist
Numberless Watches
The Infinity Piece by Levi Maestro is Beautifully Inspirational
Super Soft Snapshots
Clement Demarquet Captures the Essence of Femininity
Disrobing Photography
Alisa Verner Straddles the Line Between Erotic and Portrait Photography
Creepy Heroine Photography
Matt Hoyle's 'Fairy Tales' Takes a Realistic Approach to Classic Storie
Patriotic Body Paintings
The 125 Magazine 'Old Glory' Spread Celebrates the Star Spangled Banner
Black Pearl SUVs
G-Power Auto Tuners Pimp Out BMW X5
Soft Sultry Photography
Tada Varich Creates Distinct Fashion Shoots that Show Intense Talent
Multi-Colored Yachts
The Roberto Cavalli Yacht is the Perfect Seaside Party Spot
Custom Vintage Motorcycles
This Art Deco 1930 Henderson is a One-of-a-Kind Ride
Ultra-Exclusive Sports Cars
The Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Comes in a Limited Run of Just 25
Minimalist Portrait Photography
Valeria Heine Captures Dark and Simple Images
Chic Comic Caves
Mathieu Vinciguerra's Parisian Condo is Transformed in Eco-Architectural Redo
Retro Futuristic Roadsters
The Maserati GT Garbin Concept Car is Slated to Launch in 2020
Street-Legal Spy Cars
Exclusive Motor Cars Produces Bond-Inspired Reproduction
Agile Small-Scale Autos
The Mini Rocketman Embodies Efficiency in a Petite Package
Ambivalent Americana Shoots
'This is Not America' in Spring/Summer Issue of 125 Magazine
Social Media Crisis Infographics
Disaster Relief on Facebook Charts Japanese Tsunami Responses
Homogeneous Home Theaters
The All-in-One Jan Kaplicky 'Future Systems Sofa'
DIY Car
Order This Kit and Build this Car
Sleek Canoe Couches
The Boat Sofa by Bongyoel Yang is Perfect for Flood-Prone Areas
Multi-Story Bookcases
The Bookshelf Apartment from Rintala Eggertsson Holds 6,000 Books
2 for 1 Truck Sales
Extreme Dodge Dealer Incentives
Suspended Fashion Snapshots
This Kristian Schuller Photography Portfolio is Sheer Perfection
Amphibious All-Terrain Autos
Volkswagen Aqua Will Cope with the Changing Chinese Landscape
Melancholy Child Photography
Osamu Yokonami Captures Kids in an Unconventional Way
Wheel-Free Cars
Avatar Concept Car Seems to Made for the Air
High-Tech Eco Roadsters (UPDATE)
The Venturi America Roadster Makes Its Mark
44 Brilliant Barbecues
From Green Thumb Grills to Beastly BBQs
Life-Sized Fake Cars
The Ferdinand GT3 RS Porsche Roadster May Look Legit, But it's Not
Summer Love Shoots
Vogue Turkey's Kalbim Ege'de Kaldi Editorial Stars Dree Hemingway
Hidden City Furniture
The Holland Table by Joost Wever Has a Unique Underbelly
40 Sure-Fire Chevrolets
From Gold-Plated Low Riders to Chunky Concept Cars
Reflective Car Imagery
These Ken Brown Car Photography Works are Photoshopped to Perfection
Oxymoronic Fashion Photography
Bregje Heinen Models Real Life for Vogue Japan July 2011
Hot Green Concept Cars
Fiery Peugeot ELA Design by Mohammad Ghezel Floats on Air
Facebook Killers
Google Circles to be Announced at SXSW Interactive Festival
Beastly BBQs
The 'God-grilla' is the World's Biggest Barbecue
10 Street-Focused Fashions
From Summertime Party Pictorials to Brit Style-Stalking
DIY Supercars
The Emil Badal Eb-48s Concept Car is Fueled by Innovation
Cinematic Noire Furniture
The See & Touch Marbella ‘Creation Cinema Chair' Screams Com
85-Year-Old Concept Cars
The 1926 Rolls Royce 10EX is a Historical Concept Car Up for Auction
Sophisticated Hipster Watches
The Nixon 'Mellor' for New York Retailer Bergdorf Goodman
Eco Urban Chariots
The Litty Electric Car is a Concept that Values Agility and Sustainability
Speed-Shattering Supercars (UPDATE)
The 2,000-HP Lamborghini Indomable is Headed for Production
Ancient Automobile Photographs
Some of the World's Smallest & Oldest Cars
Retooled Hot Rods
Bo Zolland's ‘33-34' Automobile is a Blast from the Past
Miniature MINI Coopers
BMW Gets Small With the MINI Coupe Concept Car
Compact Cubic Cars
The Designer of the Kinetia Cuboy Concept Thought Inside the Box
Outlandish Organic Furnishings
Dysmorphic 'Dandelion' Furniture by Sally Bridge Metal
Runaway Rebel Fashion
Justin Timberlake's Name is William Rast
Out-Of-Place Editorials
Marco Grizelj Captures That Alienesque Feeling for 125 Magazine
Revamped Convertible Muscle Cars
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition at the Indy 500
Dual-Purpose Subcompacts
The Duno by Ben Herron Offers Two Forms of Efficient Urban Transit
Angular Sci-Fi Chairs
The Disney Cappellini TRON Armchair Will Have You Sitting Off the Grid
Hot Rod Jewelry
Custom Cuffs to Showcase Your Own Rod
Wee SUVs
The MINI Countryman Will Make Every Yuppie's Dream Come True
Social Network Growth Graphs
The Foursquare Infographic Illustrates Fascinating Facts
Amalgamated Accordion Seating
The Mixed-Media Floris Wubben 'No. 3 Bench'
Crocus-Inspired Vehicles
Bionic Concept Car Brings Plants and Technology Together
Badass Hybrid Beamers
The BMW Vision 'Efficientdynamics' Goes from Concept to Reality (UPDATE)
Exorbitantly Extravagant Toys
The Nostalgia Yo-Yo Will Have You Missing Simpler Days
Exotic Kit Cars
The Danish Sondergard
Disconnected Fashion Shoots
Aorta 'Homecoming Queen' Editorial for 125 Magazine Explores a Model's
Green Celebrity Dream Cars
The Tesla Roadster & Stars Who Love It
Goddess Warrior Fashion
Vogue Brasil's Como Uma Deusa Spread Stars the Stunning Gisele Bundchen
Lonely Dual-Framed Photography
Jesus Madrinan's Characters Emanate Fear & Drama
Adaptable Gossamer Autos
The Eco EALO Concept Car is Highly Sensitive to its Surroundings
Recessionista Art Trunks
Vauxhall Art Car Boot 2009 Showcases Painted Autos
Playful Toy Phones
The Yo Yo Cell Phone Won't String You Along
Anti-Bullying Social Media
Facebook is Set to Unveil Its Dramatically Improved Security Features
Pocket-Sized Barbecues
The Altoids Tin BBQ is a Fully Functional Grill That Fits into Your Palm
Minimalist Time Tellers
These Revolutionary i-Toc Watches are Timeless Timepieces
Surf-Perfect Vehicles
The Roofless Gambo Beach Boy Car Features a Flatbed Deck for Sports Gear
Celebrity Garage Sales
Pamela Anderson Sells Her Stuff
Customizable Car Interiors
The Cartoonish Honda Ev-N Concept Car Is Every Girl's Dream
Cute Compact Convertibles
The Smart ForSpeed Concept Lets You Feel the Wind in Your Hair
Rich Racer Wristwatches
The Ferrari Paddock Limited Edition Chronograph Lets Time Pass in Luxury
Recycled Magazine Shelves
The National Geographic Shelf is an Adventurous Creation
Off-the-Wall Organizers
The Vidame Creation Wave Bookshelf is Riveting
Juggling Act Editorials
The Sarah Jessica Parker Vogue Spread Shows How She Does It All
Faking Fatal Crashes
Thai Police Use Macabre Anti-Drunk Driving Sculptures
Leather Jackets From Vintage Carseats
Platinum Dirt VIN Jackets
Yo Yo Cocktail Shaker
Shaken, Stirred or Bounced?
Brilliant Whirling Toys
Eric Chu's DIY Spin-Activated LED Yo-Yo
Mod Retro Cars
Jean Pauline by Decorides is a Combination Car
Retro Cars With Modern Power
N2A Corvette Stinger Kit Turns Any ‘Vette Into a Classic
Tank SUVs
Dillon Aero SUV for Road Rage
Eco-Optimized SUVs
The Motive VPV Gives the Active Driver an Energy-Efficient Alternative
Sleek Slate SUVs
The GMC Granite Concept Boasts a Sportier Look
Fierce Firepower Racecars
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Crams Heavy Hardware into a Small Frame
Tiny Tree Toys
Yo-Yos Handcrafted From Sustainable Harvested Woods
Seductive Stewardess Spreads
Take Flight with Lara Stone's Vogue Paris August 2011 Cover
Swank Entry-Level SUVs
The 2010 GMC Terrain Delivers on Convenience, Comfort & Value
Luxury Skeletal Watches
The Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton is Cartier Quality at its Finest
DJ-Inspired Timepieces
The BPM Watch by Mr Jones Watches is a Tribute to Tom Middleton
Last-Minute Shopping Sales
Super Saturday is Black Friday for Procrastinators
Heavenly Ornate Watches
This Audemars Piguet Watch Will Give you Glitz
Oversized Hardcover Facades
The Kansas City Library has Installed a Gigantic Bookshelf
Sportscar SUVs
Nissan Qazana Softroader Revealed at Geneva Car Show 2009
Bookworm Social Media Sites
The Copia Social Network Lets You Virtually Share Your Books
Eco Hot Rods of the Future
The Delithium Combines Delirious Design with Lithium Battery
Briefcase Grills
Bring the Darwin BBQ to Your Next Office Potluck
Sovereign Car Auctions
The Sultan of Brunei Sells His Custom Ferrari F50
Lookalike Photo Shoots
'The Next Stop' Envisions a Future in Which We're All the Same
Affordable Eco Concept Cars
The Toyota FT-CH is a Snappy Hybrid We May See on the Road
Fiery Fashion
Orange is Hot Color for Fashion and Cars
Suspended Barbecues
The DesignerGrill from Fire & Steel is Almost Too Pretty to Cook With
Hot Rods for Kids
Matchbox Ads
Reshaped Retro Cars
The Ford Xplor Revitalizes a Classic Design with Hi-Tech Features
Hotel Social Networking Sites
IMGuest Connects Businesses and Travelers Together Online
Cylindrical Ceramic Grills
The Pro Joe Grill by Komado Joe Turns Up the Heat on Ceramic Technology
Manly Grilling Kits
Proper BBQ is the Perfect Barbecue Product for any Grillmaster
Luxe Rugged SUVs
The Mercedes Benz G55 AMG is Pretty and Tough
Fiery Brass Instruments
The Flamethrower Trombone is for the Musical Pyro
Photo-Sharing Services
The Picplz App Offers Cool Photo Filters from Your Smartphone
Twitterific Christmas Trees
Light Up the Merry Twitter Tree by Tweeting on the Social Network
Muscle Car Two-Wheelers
The Shelby Cruiser Has the Body of a Bike and the Spirit of a Shelby
Toy-Inspired Tables
Illuminated Yo-Yo ‘Lounge' Furniture Lights Up Your Home
$5 Million Vintage Prototypes
Jaguar E2A at Bonhams & Butterfields Auction
Ceiling Fan-Inspired Seats
'Yoyo Furniture' from Juil Kim is Designed to Go Up and Down
Celebrity Garage Sales
Willie Aames Sells His Old Goods to Raise Cash
Remixed Iconic Supercars
The Ferrari Superamerica 45 is a Tribute to a Classic Roadster
Diet Concept Cars
The Newly Redesigned Mazda MX-5 Drops 995Kg to Become Superlight
24 Hour Timepieces
Nordschleife Chronographs are Built for Endurance Drivers
Fake Car Commercials
Shocking Auto Ad Illustrates Backlash of Eco Snobbery
Interactive Sport Sales
EA Games Launches Grand Slam Tennis Application On Facebook
Supercharged SUVs
The Mercedes-Benz Biturbo GL 63 Brabus is Hella Fast
Collapsible Barbecues
Paul Jr. Designs' Coleman RoadTrip Grill is Perfect for Summer Adventures
$45 Hot Rods?
Poor Punctuation Marks 1985 Johnson Phantom at Super Low Price
Giant Vintage Toys
Chris Allen Creates the World's Largest Handheld Yo-Yo
Museum Salvage Sales
Toronto's Design Exchange Sells Unnecessary Walls
Southern Racer Watches
The Franc Vila Sergio Pérez Watch is Ready to Race
Opportunistic Charging
The iYo-Yo
Yo-Yo MP3 Players
Nicolas Cinguion Designs the Cord-Wrapping S.MP3
Anti Rip-Off Car Pricing
‘TrueCar' Lends Truth to the Automotive Sales Process