By: Amanda Bloye, FW Writer

Like any fashionista, I can appreciate a great vintage find when I see it. Whether it’s a classic Louis Vuitton or a great pair of rare Manolo’s, an epoch piece is always in style. Fortunately, for car lovers everywhere, the thrill of vintage translates into the automobile industry. From the 1920’s to the 1980’s, Fashion Weekly has compiled the rare auto antiques that graced the roads throughout each decade.

1923 Ford Model T One of the first affordable autos ever released by the Ford Motor Company, the Model T was
produced from 1908 to 1927. The car had a front mounted 2.9L four-cylinder en bloc motor and ran on either gasoline or ethanol. The Model T’s claim to fame is that it was the first automobile mass produced on assembly lines with
interchangeable parts, therefore revolutionizing the industry.

1931 Ford Model A Street Rod The successor of the Ford Model T, the Model A ranged in price from US$385 for a roadster to $1400 for the Town Car. Coming in a wide variety of colours and styles, the Model A was the first to use standard driving controls. This included the standard clutch and brake as we see them today. The Model A has appeared in numerous forms of media including the 2005 remake of King Kong.

1947 Caddy
In the world of automobiles, fewer brands evoke a sense of luxury than that of Cadillac. The 1947 Cadillacs were distinguishable from previous models by the Cadillac name on the front fenders and a new emblem design, according to www.welovecadillacs.com. Production for the 1947 model “reached 61, 926 units [which was] more than double” the number produced in 1946.

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most recognizable cars of all time, whether it was in television, film or the memories of those who were able to see it brand new. Chevrolet produced the Bel Air series from 1953 to 1975. In 1955 the series’ gained the power of a V8 engine, which remained in production for many decades to follow.

1967 Shelby GT 500 Mustang
The 1967 Shelby GT 500 is one of the most recognizable cars in mainstream society. Thanks to the hit film Gone in 60 Seconds, the Shelby was nicknamed Eleanor and made auto enthusiasts everywhere drool. Known for its high performance, the GT 500 was equipped with the options of a four-speed manual transmission, air conditioning and power steering, according to musclecars.howstuffworks.com.

1975 Ford Torino
Best known as the getaway vehicle on the hit television show Starsky and Hutch, the Ford Torino was known as conventional and was widely popular in 4-door sedan and 4-door hardtop models. Also known for its high performance capabilities, the Torino is known in history as a highly successful racer.

1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
No 1980s tribute is complete without the inclusion of the Pontiac Trans Am. The Firebird Trans Am, featured in Smokey and the Bandit, was reinvented in 2007 by Burt Reynolds as a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the film. The Trans Am was a specialty package introduced for the Firebird, which offered upgrades for handling, suspension, horsepower, hoods, spoilers, fog lights and wheels.