Supercars are
all about the aura. Their unattainable mystique made them poster-worthy when
you were younger, and their unbridled power and quality components always put
them at the top of the charts in performance.
And yes, we all
know they can easily cost a couple million to obtain. Except when they don't.
So put away the re-mortgaging papers on your house—all nine of these cars are
$50,000 or less.
1)) Lotus Esprit
The
Lotus Esprit is not just the second coolest Bond car, it’s the closest thing
Britain has ever come to producing an Italian supercar. The fact that it’s also
great for picking up a fishnets-wearing Julia Roberts is completely
superfluous.
2)) Porsche 911 Turbo
Some
day, pretty much every 911 Turbo will be well over $50,000. But for now, there
are plenty to choose from that span over three decades (1970-2000). How could
you not take something like this to the track?
3)) Ferrari 308
Your
inner Magnum PI and Beverly Hills Cop II fan would
seriously hurt you for passing up a 308. Your mechanic, however, would likely
buy you flowers.
4)) DeTomaso Pantera
It’s
a simple formula: British sports car + American V8 = Cobra. Italian supercar +
American V8 = Italian Cobra. The Pantera’s undeniably cool, but when you think
about it in those terms, it’s even better.
5)) Aston Martin DB9
This
is a serious no-brainer. They’re still making the DB9, and James Bond’s next
car is going to be based on it. To reiterate: You can buy James Bond’s next car
today for under $50 grand. You know what to do.
6)) Acura NSX
Ayrton
Senna had a hand in developing this car, giving engineers feedback about the
way it felt. The result was a car that could go toe-to-toe with Ferraris for a
heck of a lot less money.
7)) Viper GTS
The
funny thing about the Viper is that it’s always had a reputation for being a
bit factory standard, despite being actually pretty advanced. Prices today tend
to reflect that, and you can get the first generation vipers for under $30,000.
Talk about bang for your buck.
8)) Ferrari F355
Admittedly,
the F355 isn't the sexiest of Ferraris, but are you really going to complain
when you walk into your garage and see this? Didn't think so.
9)) Maserati Gran Turismo
What
you get with the Gran Turismo is a modern Italian that’s been at the forefront
of Maserati’s resurgence in the past few years. It might be a bit finicky (it's
an Italian car after all), but it’s got a look that hasn’t really aged one day
since it first came out.
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