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Some cars evoke places, some evoke times and some evoke memories. And the concept of the six cylinder 1970s GT is a potent one – it was the everyman’s dream car, the aspiration which one day could be met, the car which brought to mind evenings with an attractive partner and Roxy Music’s Flesh and Blood album on the turntable. Bryan Ferry may have sung of being Over You, but you were never over the GT dream. Be honest. Who doesn’t want a six-cylinder GT car in their lives? And we’ve chosen nine of the best, from 2+2s to full blown four seaters – cars which satisfy your urge to own something a little bit special while still retaining enough practicality for regular use. From the working class hero to the aspirational exotic, there’s something for everyone in our top nine below.

Ford Capri

The Ford Capri is the obvious first choice for any round up of 1970s V6 GTs – it’s the car you always promised yourself, after all. The Capri’s popularity new and now means that it’s one of the best-supported family friendly classics on the market, and with almost everything available and values continuing to rise the Capri seems like an obvious choice for so many. Whether new to classics or looking for a new classic, the Capri should be on your list.

All 1970s Capri V6s came with the Essex V6, which is well-supported on the spares market. Later cars, if the decade doesn’t bother