21 best sports cars from the 60s

[masraum]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/g22600967/best-1960s-cars/

The list isn't too bad.

BMW 2002
Ford GT40
MGB
Alfa Guilia
Alfa 33 Stradale
Aston Martin DB5
Lotus Elan
Mini Cooper
Toyota 2000GT
Jag E-Type
Pontiac GTO
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 275 GTB
Datsun 240Z
Corvette Stingray
Mazda Cosmo
Shelby Cobra
Miura
Porsche 911
Jensen Interceptor
Ford Mustang

All in all, not too bad with a decent mix of stuff. But it seems like the 356 could have taken the spot of something on the list, maybe the Interceptor, Cosmo, GTO or Mustang. And what about the TR6 or Sprite? Lotus 7?

I don't really know much about the Interceptor or Cosmo. I supposed the GTO is the least "sports car" of the bunch to me. While the mustang is generally known as a pony car, it's probably not far off from what a lot of folks considered at least very sporty.

[look 171]

Isn't the GT40 a race car instead of sports car? The Ferraris on the list also a race car too?

[Baz]

Pontiac GTO - isn't that more of a muscle car?

[herr_oberst]

Jensen Interceptor? Really? Everything I ever read about those was basically piling on to what a POS it was. I'd trade that entry out for the TR6. Many of the others, I can see the merit.
The pure race cars don't belong on that list.

[MMiller]

Originally Posted by Baz

Pontiac GTO - isn't that more of a muscle car?

Yes..yes it was... but happy to have had a 64 for my high school ride..

stupid me for ever selling it

[tevake]

Let me suggest the Mercedes SL 300 gull wing in place of the Pontiac GTO.

It was a milestone car for me, really ignighting my interest.

We can refine that list if we put our minds to it.

Cheers Richard

[strupgolf]

Wow, the best sports cars of the 60's??? It really is a stupid list of cars because they have nothing in common. A MGB compared to a Ferrari GTO. I myself would love a 68 MGB to take on some twisties.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by tevake

We can refine that list if we put our minds to it.

Ugh.............

36 Ferrari GTO's and they are a list brother of the MGB.

Interceptor was a pig, full stop.

351 2000GT's? I say honorable mention.

No Datsun 2000, the named Porsche killer for legitimate reasons. But they got a Cosmo.

SL 300/190? Seriously, not there?

356 is ignored but a Pontiac makes the list? 2 door Chevelle? Anybody. Bueller?

Need to take nitro pills, like right now.

[RWebb]

2002 is a sport sedan - I loved mine, but not a sports car, per se

Pontiac GTO is indeed a muscle car - I loved mine, but not a sports car, per se

Ford Mustang is a pony car - I loved my friends 'stang, but not a sports car, per se

Ford GT40 is a race car

[jcommin]

Although the 240Z was introduced in 1969, it is a 1970 model. I don't think it should be on the list.

[ckissick]

The Triumph TR6 should be on the list.

[Bill Douglas]

Certainly not one of the best, but I guess still worthy of mention, the Daimler SP250 also know as the Daimler Dart.

[Steve F]

Big Healey's too!

[Nickshu]

Originally Posted by ckissick

The Triumph TR6 should be on the list.

For sure.

[MrBonus]

Looks more like a list of 21 sports cars from the 60s a writer can remember off the top of his head.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by MrBonus

Looks more like a list of 21 sports cars from the 60s a writer can remember off the top of his head.

This.

And I know the Min Cooper (the original) is a fun car, and all, but to call it a sports car is stretching the term sports car. It may be sporty and fun, but with 4 functional seats, it just does not fit what my mind thinks of as a sports car.

And besides the James Bond flick, no one ever saw a 2000 GT. And they had to make a convertible for the movie, Sean Connery is too big to fit in a standard model.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by RWebb

Ford GT40 is a race car

Indeed. If they are going to include cars of that genre the Porsche 917 should be at the top of the list.

Limited production cars like the Ferrari GTO? Then include the Porsche 356 Carrera 2.

Someone said this just looks like a list of cars that the author can remember. I think they're right.

[Yorkie]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Someone somewhere needs to redefine a sports car.
The GT40 is the ultimate race car..
I don't think you could even license one for the road..were they sanctioned?
The American GTO was a muscle car
Ever drive a lotus Elan? .Not sporty.
Ford Mustang, in general, was your Aunt Tillies go to grocery store car.
In there somewhere was some really special ones.
The GT. in may various forms
Ca Special.
Anything with Carol S on it
and some others. But definitely not all.

GT40 - There were a few in the UK registered for road use. DJ Noel Edmonds drove one.
Lotus Elan not sporty? - the Elan is possible the definitive sportscar - the Miata is based on it - they make a period 911 feel like a truck. Maybe you drove a 70s Elite or Eclat but a 60s Elan is simple the essence of sportscar: light weight, quick steering, joyful. Also Faberge fragile

[pwd72s]

I love lists...they all give us the opportunity to disagree.

[gatotom]

Got to love lists and I am sure there were plenty of you all living thru the 60's as myself.

This would be my list:
affordable to how much?

MGA
MGB
Triumph spitfire
Triumph TR6
Datsun 2000
Sunbeam Tiger
Austin Healey Sprite
Austin Healey 3000
BMW1600
Alfa
Porsche 356
Porsche 911
Lotus Elite
Toyota 2000 GT
Corvette
Mercedes Gullwing
Shelby Cobra
Austin Martin DB5
Lamborghini Miura
Maserati Ghibli Spyder
Ferrari 250 GT