![]() would like to thank American Collectors Insurance for their continued support of the collector car hobby. From this, special order Denzels were born, like this rear engine that took on the Porsche at the 1949 Austrian Alpine Rally, and won after the Porsche failed to finish. ![]() Wolfgang Denzel wanted to get into the post-war market and made a prototype using a chassis, running gear and 1100cc engine from the Beetle, but a lightweight body. The Porsche rival and Austrian automaker put together this Beetle-based car, while Ferry Porsche was developing the first 356s. The car was designed to help the French people bounce back in the post-war period. It was the first model from Renault to sell over a million cars. The rear engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-door supermini was made by the French automaker from August 1947 through July 1961. Okay, you probably already knew this one, but it belongs on the list regardless of its recognizability. The actual selling price was also 4 times higher than original proposed price of $1000. Only 51 cars, including the prototype would be made before the company went bankrupt. The design was dreamt up by Preston Tucker and was first seen in 1948. In Europe, rear engine cars were more common, with the Tucker 48 being an exception. The model continued until 1965, when it was replaced with the ultra-popular 911. It was billed as a lightweight, nimble, rear engine, rear wheel drive, two door, available as a coupe and open configurations. The 356 was Porsches first production automobile, and one of the most coveted in the collector car market. Here are some rear engine classics that are very cool.Ĭheck out a massive Ford collection here. ![]() In the classic field, there’s actually quite a few. How many rear engine cars can you think of off the top of your head? Chances are, maybe two, maybe three.
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