Mercedes-Benz R230 SL65 AMG Black Series

The original R230 became a hugely popular car, and in 55 AMG guise, arguably was the model that really raised the in-house tuner's public profile. AMG had been formalised and had produced a significant number of models across the ranges, but the 55 AMG became the car to have.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Your average girl likes cars. Just not crap ones. Sure enough, go to a English seaside resort or watch a PG-15 Hollywood blockbuster about racing nitrous powered rice rockets, then certainly, there are strains of females that enjoy the whole enthusiast scene. But try and convince your new ladyfriend as to why your CLK350 is a better steer than the neighbour's A6, then their eyes may just glaze over.

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

I think I would have been around seven or eight. I was walking back from the shops with my grandfather when out of nowhere came this stressed, squawking, knock-kneed harridan, waving her arms in the air screaming 'HELP! HELP!"

Ruf RT12

What accelerates as quickly as an Enzo, produces more horsepower than an SLR and costs less than a Zonda all in an unassuming Porsche 997 shell? Answer: a Ruf RT12.