Deeming what constitutes ‘the best car in the world’ is always going to be about as subjective as something gets, but there’s no doubt that some cars have held a greater claim to such a title than others. Whether it’s because of their luxury or sporting abilities, sheer beauty or being a supremely capable all-rounder, the models we’ve chosen here have all been in with a shout over the years.
Of course, they’re all rather special in their own ways, and whichever one you prefer you’ll be owning something very special. But because it’s all a game of opinions, we’d love to know what you’d pick – especially if it isn’t one of the cars here. Tell us your thoughts via ccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk, but not before you’ve considered eight critically acclaimed contenders…
ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW (1965-1980)
Whether a Rolls really is or was the ‘best car in the world’ – a phrase coined by The Autocar magazine – is something for enthusiasts to debate, but there’s no doubting the sense of occasion that comes with travelling in one. That’s certainly true of the John Blatchley-designed Silver Shadow, which was the marque’s first modern car with unitary construction.
Debuting at the 1965 Earls Court Motor Show, the new model blended dignified styling with 6.2-litre V8 power, and while the (undisclosed) outputs
