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YEAR ONE INDEX

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Car of the Day 1 - 25:

1. Georg Plasa Judd V8 1990 BMW 320i - link - Universally loved
2. 1992 Hobbycar B612 - link - Ideas that float
3. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic - link - Misremembering
4. 1962 Dailu Mk1 - link - Homebuilt Canadian race car
5. 1969 General Motors XP-512E - link - Conspiracy or common sense?
6. 1961 Zagato Gatto - link - Dream small
7. 1956 Citroën Coccinelle - link - Final masterpiece
8. 1994 Porsche C88 - link - The Porsche China Family Car
9. 2001 Honda Unibox - link - New millennium
10. 1988 Lancia HIT - link - Sharpened Delta
11. 1993 SEAT Toledo Marathon - link - Obscure Dakar Legend
12. 1969 Isuzu MX 1600 - link - Japanese style
13. 2014 Jetcar 2.5 - link - Stupid smart
14. 1994 Mitsubishi ЯVR Open Gear - link - Instant classic lol
15. 1974 Witkar - link - Share this
16. 1994 BMW Z13 - link - The best BMW never built
17. 1984 Africar - link - White savior industrial complex 6x6
18. 1994 Renault Argos - link - Satellite sports car
19. 1976 Alfa Romeo MoMa New York Taxi - link - Destination: taxi
20. 1986 Volkswagen Scooter - link - German eco trike
21. 1969 Pininfarina Sigma - link - Safest race car (1969 edition)
22. 1997 Dodge Ram T-Rex - link - Bite-sized now
23. 1965 NSU Autonova GT - link - Too good to be true
24. 1982 Mercedes-Benz Nahverkehrsfahrzeug - link - Booger-sized Benz
25. 1993 Gigliato Aerosa - link - Fine Italian goods

Car of the Day 26 - 50:

26. 2000 WiLL Vi Canvas Top - link - The Japanese Citroën
27. 1987 Lada Gorbi by Colani - link - Maximum potential off-roader
28. 1985 Saab EV-1 - link - Jet fusion
29. 1985 Hustler Highlander 6 - link - Dollar store diamond
30. 1969 Tatra 613 GT Coupé by Vignale - link - Safety third
31. 1977 Sears XDH-1 - link - Speed record (Fiat) EV
32. 2000 Rinspeed Tatooo.com - link - Nuts truck
33. 1997 Chevrolet S10 Electric - link - Impossible work truck
34. 1976 Pininfarina Peugette - link - Roll bar baby
35. 1973 NSU Trapeze by Bertone - link - Never go full rotary
36. 1970 FEI X-3 Lavinia Prototype - link - Brazil's first super car
37. 1986 SEAT Ibiza Raider and Anibal Podadera - link - Diet Del Sol
38. 1989 Mercury Concept One - link - The ultimate Mazda 323
39. 1970 Gilbern Invader Estate - link - Say no more, the case is won
40. 2004 NIKE ONE 2022 - link - Gran Footismo
41. 1979 Renault Le Car Van by Heuliez - link - The French Van Hail'n
42. 2000 Toyota Origin - link - Jisatsu door sedan
43. 1987 Pontiac Pursuit concept - link - Buttoned down
44. 1999 Škoda Felicia Fun - link - Czech me if you can
45. 1952 Panhard Dyna Junior - link - Bygone cutie
46. 1949 Gatso Barchetta “Platje” - link - Low, before it was cool
47. 1958 Simca Fulgur - link - Final boss
48. 1988 Oltcit Club 11 R - link - Romanian for 'Citroën'
49. 2007 Isdera Autobahnkurier 116i - link - Beetle fit for royalty
50. 1979 Gurgel X-15 - link - Lost Lego set

Car of the Day 51-75:

51. 1957 Biscúter Pegasin - link - The car-free car
52. 1991 Isuzu Como - link - Formula 1 box truck
53. 1995 Honda Argento Vivo by Pininfarina - link - Chromeo
54. 1979 Volvo Tundra by Bertone - link - Forgotten style icon
55. 1972 All-Cars Autozodiaco Damaca - link - Italian buggy dreaming
56. 1967 AMC Amitron - link - Classy electric runabout
57. 1978 Cadillac Techniques d'Avant Garde Function Car by Sbarro - link - Yacht rock
58. the Citroën 2CV - link - The ultimate chameleon car
59. 1950 Crosley Farm-O-Road - link - Tiny trooper
60. 1992 Railton F29 Claremont - link - New Age Jaguar roadster
61. 2003 Suzuki GT2win by Ducks-Garden - link - Nürburgring who?
62. 1936 Dubonnet Dolphin - link - Forgotten streamliner
63. 1981 Covini B24 Turbocooler - link - Family jewels
64. 1956 Renault Étoile Filante - link - French rocket
65. 1987 Nissan Be-1 - link - Pike Factory pilot project
66. 1995 BMW Just 4/2 - link - Umbrella not included
67. 1974 Mazda Roadpacer Anti-Pollution - link - Rotary rot
68. 1987 Fiat Freely by Savio - link - Tent city (car)
69. 1972 Volvo Experimental Safety Car - link - Overthinking safety
70. 1994 Chrysler Aviat - link - Efficiently assassinated
71. 1996 Autech A10 'Nostalgic Sports Sedan' - link - Just add patina
72. 1976 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Beach Car by Felber - link - Sandy pants
73. 1997 Honda Side-by-Side - link - Unexpected racer
74. 1977 Monocoque Engineering Box - link - Literal genius
75. 1990 MCA Centenaire - link - Classy sassy supercar

Car of the Day 76-100:

76. 1971 Škoda 110 Super Sport ‘Ferat’ - link - Vampire weekend
77. 1990 De La Chapelle Parcours - link - The other French supervan
78. 1990 Ford ShocccWave - link - Coupe magic
79. 1966 Trekka - link - The Land Rover we have at home
80. 1969 Racing Quarterly Coniglio - link - The rabbit that rips
81. 1993 Ford Synthesis 2010 - link - Futureproofed
82. 1996 Ford Synergy 2010 - link - Lost eco legend
83. 1992 Lotus SID - link - Smartest Esprit ever
84. 1989 Toyota RAV-FOUR - link - Early adopter
85. 1983 Opel Junior concept - link - Bangle butt seats
86. 1970 Nissan Junior - link - This is a truck
87. 1977 Chrysler LeBaron Turbine - link - All-you-can eat
88. 1979 Moretti Sporting - link - Haute ute
89. 1967 Bayer K67 - link - Plastic fantastic BMW
90. 1997 Rinspeed Mono Ego - link - Swiss-Korean hotdog
91. 1996 Fiat Formula 4 by Italdesign - link - 3-in-1 roadster
92. 1970 Brooks Stevens Evinrude Lakester - link - Gone overboard
93. 1985 Leyland Roadtrain Cabriolet - link - Semi-spyder
94. 1991 Subaru Rioma - link - The Lexus of Subaru sports cars
95. 1992 Bandini 1000 Turbo - link - Hand billed
96. 2008 Dodge ZEO - link - First muscle EV
97. 1991 Vantagefield Hummer - link - Rowdy rover
98. 1961 Yamaha YX30 - link - Instrument of driving
99. 1965 Peugeot 404 Diesel Record Car - link - Prime pug
100. 1997 Valmet Boréal - link - Sky high

Car of the Day 101-125:

101. 1995 Mercedes-Benz Vario Research Car (VRC) - link - Swap top
102. 1933 Rockne 65 - link - Touchdown tourer
103. 1972 AMC Gremlin 401-XR by Randall - link - Real pocket rocket
104. 2000 Saturn CV1 - link - Crossover orbit
105. 1991 Volkswagen Apollo VIP - link - Personal luxury
106. 1992 Lada Gnome & Lada Elf - link - Baby Russian
107. 1952 Panhard Scarlette - link - Done rare
108. 1980 Rapport Ritz - link - Active aero luxury Honda turbo
109. 1990 Geo Tracker Hugger - link - Nerf it
110. 2005 Cadillac Villa by Bertone - link - Ultimate dead-end
111. 1997 Citroën Berlingo Grand Angle by Sbarro - link - Go pro
112. 1984 Peugeot Quasar - link - Most super car
113. 1985 Cadillac Cimarron Dual Cowl Phaeton Pace Car by PPG - link - Heart-stopping pace maker
114. 1985 Daihatsu Trek - link - Mini utility
115. 1986 Saab 900 Speedster - link - Runway model
116. 1987 Sipani Montana - link - Basic box
117. 2001 Muji Car 1000 - link - The unbranded car
118. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow Buggy - link - Sports, utility, joy
119. 1990 Plymouth Voyager III - link - Town & country
120. 1967 OSI Silver Fox - link - Split personality
121. 1980 Hudson Component Cars Free Spirit - link - Sports thong
122. 1972 Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am 302 - link - Rarified air
123. 1991 Honda EP-X - link - Personal perfection
124. 1984 Lancia Trevi Bimotore - link - Twice the engines, twice the fun
125. 1987 Snake Racing Sonic Targa - link - Toy car

Car of the Day 126-150:

126. 1997 Kageisen Racing / Nogami Project Mazda Roadster - link - Super Miata
127. 1984 Zimmer Quicksilver - link - Fiero daddy
128. 1987 Nissan Saurus - link - Along raced a spyder
129. 1983 Glenfrome Facet - link - Small splash
130. 1996 Cardi Next - link - Russian off-roadster
131. 1967 SIVA Sirio - link - Near-unicorn
132. 1996 NATCC Dodge Stratus by Reynard - link - Front-drive domination
133. 1986 Matra P29 - link - French tour de force
134. 1957 Ford Thunderbird ‘Battlebird’ - link - Forgotten racing roadster
135. 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport - link - This is not That
136. 1998 Ford F-150 NASCAR Edition - link - Peak Ford truck?
137. 1990 Asia Motors Rocsta - link - An endearingly alt jeep
138. 1987 Ferrari 408 4RM - link - Hot to trot
139. 1963 Deep Sanderson 301 - link - The “perfume delivery wagon”
140. 1998 Italdesign Structura - link - The Structural SUV
141. 1980 Tatra 623 - link - Safe cars in strange places
142. 1971 Karmann Cheetah by Italdesign - link - Parts bin, baby
143. 1992 Solaemon-Go - link - The first soul•ar car
144. 1991 Toyota AXV-IV - link - Sleek, Supercharged 2-Stroke Coupé
145. 2004 Chinkara Roadster 1.8S - link - Safari Style
146. 1948 TASCO Prototype - link - Grounded flight of fancy
147. 1977 Volvo 264 TE by Bertone - link - Swedish for ‘stretch’
148. 1974 Chrysler Kit Car - link - Launching a Legend
149. 1984 Ford Maya by Italdesign - link - Mid-engined magic
150. 1979 Ford F-250 “Bigfoot” by Bob Chandler - link - As Seen On TV

Car of the Day 151-175:

151. 1978 Ford Prima by Ghia - link - Before Brat Summer
152. 1985 Isuzu Aska Irmscher - link - Brilliant bastard
153. 1990 Lada Samara T3 - link - Porsche adjacent
154. 1992 Gurgel SuperCross - link - Off-Road with Style
155. 1993 Maxton Rollerskate - link - Sports Car Standard
156. 1993 Rinspeed Veleno - link - Acid snake
157. 1968 Michelotti Shellette / Spiaggetta - link - Basketcase
158. 1981 Renault Rodeo 5 - link - Pure horseplay
159. 1988 Donkervoort D10 - link - Minimum and mighty
160. 1977 Ogle Triplex Glassback 10-20 - link - The ass is glass
161. 1995 Opel Maxx by Bertone - link - Opportunities missed
162. 1990 Suzuki Swiftster by Zender - link - In windbreakers we trust
163. 1968 SAMAS Yeti 903 - link - Classic side-by-side
164. 1965 Autonova Fam - link - Family first
165. 1989 Envemo Camper - link - Off-brand, on target
166. 1993 Italdesign Lucciola - link - Upcycled jellybean
167. 1995 Eagle Jazz - link - Product dissonance
168. 1980 Ligier JS4 - link - Foxy boxy baby
169. 1968 Innocenti C by OSI - link - Small calzone coupé
170. 1990 Aurora 122-C - link - Self-starter supercar
171. 1980 VAZ-1801 - link - Genuine pony
172. 1995 Nissan XIX - link - Utility maverick
173. 1985 Volkswagen Transporter WBX6 by Oettinger - link - Unicorn hauler
174. 1971 Ford Maverick Estate Coupe - link - Malaise-ing
175. 1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut by Bertone - link - Crossover Wildcard

Car of the Day 176-200:

176. 2018 Biomega SIN - link - Maybe You Missed It
177. 1983 Mazda 717C - link - Under the radar rotary
178. 1957 MG EX181 - link - The Roaring Raindrop
179. 2008 4 Stroke Rumen - link - Funky, fresh, French-ish
180. 1987 Koundalini - link - Fuelled by haterade
181. 1993 Chrysler Patriot - link - Flywheel hybrid, engaged
182. 1988 GMC Centaur - link - Maximum truck
183. 1980 AC 3000ME - link - Why not ME?
184. 1970 Holden Torana GTR-X - link - Fast & loose
185. 1940 Aston Martin Atom - link - Origin story
186. 1982 Citroën Visa Lotus - link - Mighty lighty rally star
187. 1962 Ghia Selene II - link - Not AI-generated
188. 1973 Sbarro SV-1 - link - Forgotten rotary
189. 1982 Saab Viking by Fissore - link - NPC hatchback
190. 1979 Vanclee Highway - link - Every day Formula 1 car
191. 1957 AWZ P70 ‘Zwickau’ Coupé - link - Pre-figaro
192. 1987 Sbarro Monster G - link - Red rover
193. 1994 Mercedes-Benz Funmog - link - The dapper dozen
194. 1974 Monica 560 - link - Rare Luxury Icon
195. 1964 Autobianchi Stellina - link - Composite Coachbuilding
196. 1965 Urbanina Primavera - link - Behind the beyond-times
197. 1974 Ferrari Studio Cr 25 by Pininfarina - link - Aerolord
198. 1981 McLaren M81 Mustang - link - Orange crush
199. 1992 General Motors Ultralite - link - Cruelly cool
200. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XSR - link - Touring T-Top

Car of the Day 201-225:

201. 1993 Renault Vesta II - link - Daring enviro-darling
202. 1993 AC Brooklands Ace - link - Too much, too late
203. 1974 Fiat X 126 ‘Softnose’ by Sapper Design - link - Derp
204. 1969 Ford Econoline Kilimanjaro - link - Wild one
205. 1970 Jeep XJ-002 by Bolide Motor Car Corporation - link - Orphan buggy
206. 1967 BMC 1800 Berlina Aerodinamica by Pininfarina - link - First four-door coupé
207. 2012 Honda Fit She’s - link - Mental imagery
208. 1991 Daewoo Super Salon Brougham - link - Badged Brougham
209. 1990 Dodge LRT Concept - link - Lightning strikes again
210. 1984 Treser Hunter - link - The original crossover
211. 1989 Mitsubishi HSR-II - link - Ultraman’s coffin
212. 1969 Piper GTR - link - Independent racer
213. 2014 Mitsuoka Himiko Crazy Timer - link - Original plaid performer
214. 2014 Mobius Motors Mobius II - link - Minimum Viable Product
215. 1995 Italdesign Calá - link - Minor diversion
216. 1967 Fiat 850 Vanessa by Ghia - link - Pretty in purple
217. 1995 Liège - link - Light might
218. 1976 Jensen G-Type - link - In the afterglow
219. 1959 Mazda T-Series - link - Triple Threat
220. 1971 Mercury Montego Sports Hauler - link - Funk in the Trunk
221. 1973 Owen Sedanca - link - Estate Coupé
222. 1980 Pininfarina Quartz by Audi quattro GmbH - link - Wedge lord
223. 2011 Audi urban concept - link - Dwarf star
224. 1992 Bertone Blitz - link - Electric Sled
225. 1992 Mazda HR-X - link - Hydrogen, But Fun

Car of the Day 226-250:

226. 1983 TMC Costin - link - The Boomtown Roadster*
227. 1996 Panoz AIV Roadster - link - American All-Star
228. 1960 Zunder 1500 - link - Fibreglass coupé, Porsche heart
229. 1987 ZIL 4102 - link - Deputy Dipshit
230. 1963 Jeep-VIASA SV-430 - link - Foxy, boxy brute
231. 1990 Ford Fiesta Bebop by Ghia - link - Urban jungle joker
232. 1974 Alfa Romeo 2300 - link - Imported from Brazil
233. 1977 Jaguar Ascot by Bertone - link - Traditional Concept Coupe
234. 1967 Isuzu Unicab - link - Universal, Unique
235. 1975 Molsheim Motor Cars Molsheim II - link - Better Late Than Never
236. 1960 Kaiser-Willys Jeep Wide-Trac by Crown Coach - link - Multiversal Jeep
237. 1996 Citroën Berlingo Coupé de Plage by Bertone - link - Sandy Cracks
238. 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa Sport Prototype 1300 - link - Bananarama
239. 1991 Volkswagen Vario II - link - With love from Generation X
240. I missed this one…TBD…
241. 1981 Lola Ultimo by Studio Michelotti - link - Race face
242. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo by OSI - link - Cutting wedge
243. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel - link - Slaberdashery
244. 1955 Packard Request - link - No comment
245. 1999 ARO 10 Super Rally - link - Old world off-road
246. 1904 Ford 999 - link - Land speed skateboard
247. 1970 Mazda RX500 - link - Spin Cycle
248. 1953 Inter 175A Autoscooter - link - The other road-going fuselage
249. 1974 Maserati Medici by Italdesign - link - Greener House Rules
250. 1983 Corry Car Company Cultra - link - Join the Cultra

Car of the Day 251-262:

251. 1974 Aston Martin RHAM/1 - link - Recreational vehicle
252. 1983 Chrysler Executive Limousine - link - White collar problems
253. 1982 Ford Cockpit by Ghia - link - Lowkey legend
254. 1993 Bizzarrini BZ-2001 - link - Certified original
255. 1968 Bertone Panther, 1973 Sbarro Tiger - link - Big cat café racers
256. 1995 Peugeot Tulip - link - Car sharing, but ’90s
257. 1980 Saab 900 Enduro - link - Turbobloke
258. 1980 Citroën CX Loadrunner - link - Van, damn!
259. 1970 Honda Vamos - link - Tiny steed
260. 1965 Nissan Silvia CSP311 - link - Gap free
261. 1962 Ford Seattle-ite XXI - link - Quick change car
262. 1992 Horlacher Sport I - link - Charge forward

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