The Most Beautiful German Car Brands and Models

In terms of variety, we can say that Germany has produced some of the best cars over the years. Their product range is truly diverse, from hatchbacks to low-cost supercars, and some impressive models have been produced in the process. vintage car.

This list does not contain the most expensive, fastest or newest German cars. Here we show the ones we think are the most beautiful german car brands and models.

12. Opel Kapitän (1958)

This one became a favorite of directors, police and cab drivers. A spacious, reliable and stylish US-inspired model from Opel.

11. NSU Wankel Spider

With a Wankel engine producing up to 50 horsepower, NSU took the fight to both Fiat 850 Spider and Austin Healy Sprite with this Spider in 1964. In terms of design, we think it won.

10. Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a modern design masterpiece, made to last forever. In 50 years, it will fetch sensational sums in the auction houses.

9. DKW 1000 Sport Convertible

From 1961 to 1965, DKW produced a total of 1640 examples of this fantastically beautiful convertible. We ignore that the design was probably taken from the Ford Thunderbird.

8. Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

A classic that simply has to belong on the list of the coolest and most beautiful cars from Germany (indeed, the world). In the earliest examples, the gearshift was jokingly called the "sound selector".

7. Borgward Isabella Coupé

Borgward Isabella from Bremen was a popular car in the 50s and 60s. Isabella Coupé was the top model and received many awards for its beautiful design.

6. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

VW Karmann Ghia (Type 14) was built in 1955. From 1957 also as a convertible. The design was by Luigi Segre at the Italian design company Ghia and the car was built by Karmann in Osnabrück.

5. BMW 3.0CS

Another classic built by Karmann between 1968 and 1975. In its time a beautiful "monster" with 200 hp.

4. Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

There are few cars since the dawn of time that look cooler than this.

3. Porsche 911

There are several models from Porsche that could fit this list. However, we're stuck with this classic beauty. It was designed by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the grandson of the eponymous founder.

2. BMW 328 Roadster

One of the first models to have the famous BMW radiator grille. The 328 was BMW's most successful race car to date, winning its first major race, the 1936 Eifelrennen, while still in the prototype stage. The car took class wins at the 1938 Mille Miglia and the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans, with its greatest successes being victories at the 1939 RAC Rally and 1940 Mille Miglia.

1. Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

However, first place has to go to the Mercedes 300SL with gullwing doors. Maybe not the most practical car in the world, but definitely one of the most beautiful.

The model debuted on the race tracks in the 1952 season and was successful with victories at Le Mans, Nürburgring and Carrera Panamericana. Then they pulled the car away from the race tracks and focused on building a Formula 1 car.