What’s the best looking 4 door saloon car ever?

[anonymous-user]

Wooda80 said:

JimSuperSix said:

Wooda80 said:

Many of the suggestions submitted appear to be coloured by what those cars represent in terms of performance or driving characteristics rather than any inherent beauty.

If you consider for example that an M5 or an Evo is the the best looking saloon ( and you might be right, it's subjective isn't it ) then surely you must consider a 520d or a Lancer 1500 just as handsome?

The nomination of the Alfa 156 in it's most basic form ( without the sill extensions ) shows the true spirit of the thread.

Why would a Lancer 1500 look as good as an Evo? They look quite different. Same with an M5 vs 520d. As with all things, it's the small details that make them look good - larger wheels to fill the arches, nicer body trim, aerodynamic changes, nice exhaust, maybe a spoiler/wing if you like that sort of thing etc... all combine to make them look better as an overall package.

Yes, but by that token you can make any turd of a car ( and I dont particularly mean any disrespect to the ones mentioned ) look better by adding fat wheels and spoilers to an otherwise mediocre shape.

There have been lots of other suggestions in which effort has gone into making the basic shape of the car elegant, well proportioned and distinctive regardless of whether it is max-power spec or not.

I don't see the point of your point - if the car looks good, who cares what makes it look good. A base Lancer is a mediocre shape, the Evo rally stuff makes it look good to some people. Some cars with wide wheels and spoilers look crap, On an Evo they suit it and it looks good. It would still look visually as good with the 1.5 engine under the bonnet. It may not appeal in the same way to some people if they like performance, but this thread is about looks only. I don't desire to own that Merc I posted a pic of, but in visual terms it looks great.

[Alucidnation]

phumy said:

Lotus Carlton, however i am biased towards it as this is mine.

Jammy fker.

Gorgeous.


Win.

[300bhp/ton]

Amirhussain said:

300bhp/ton said:

lord trumpton said:

I think the e60 5 series in M sport trim has matured amazingly and looks fab

Wow. You seriously think that car is the “best” looking ever?

That was his choice for best looking saloon, not best looking car ever

It’s plainly obvious that I meant saloon. It is clearly in the thread title!

[Julian Thompson]

GTI16V said:

Surely this thread is pointless, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, no?

Not pointless at all.

I started by thinking inside my own box yesterday evening and thanks to the contributions of the other members I think we’ve been on a really interesting journey, appreciating different design styles and ideas.

I’ve really enjoyed seeing some of the wonderful images.

[njw1]

It has to be the e39 for me (as I'm very biased!), and then, in no particular order, Jaguar XJ, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, mk2 Granada and mk3 Cortina.

[GT03ROB]

Nobody mentioned the Panamera yet?

[AER]

It seems fugly is the order of the day, so I reckon this wins!

[B17NNS]

GT03ROB said:

Nobody mentioned the Panamera yet?

2019 is a handsome car. Hatch though.

[RJO]

There have been some lovely cars on this thread, Lagonda, Monteverdi, and I have always liked the xj6 and S. But this came up on a local sales site, and it is one I have always lusted after. I was too late, sadly.

1972 Imperial. This one probably doesn't have the optional abs, which put them 6 years ahead of Mercedes.

[sjc]

mark beavan said:

Series 1 Jaguar XJ6. Superb from any angle

And right up to the end 40 years later that shape was still looking good..

[RSchneider]

Current production? Mazda 6 and Mercedes S-class.

[ducnick]

Loving this thread. We certainly all have very different ideas don’t we!

My nominations are
1931 Bentley 8 litre saloon by h.j mulliner
Daimler double 6 series 3
Maserati QP series 1
Maserati QP series 5 (early one with small wheels)
Lincoln continental clap door
Merc 300 sel 6.9
Citroen DS


Then finally when driving yesterday I thought what’s the best looking saloon currently in production. Not fastest or best handling or most desirable. Pure looks only for me it’s the Volvo s90

Edited by ducnick on Friday 19th April 07:13

[ericmcn]

Julian Thompson said:

I don’t know the answer but it’s an interesting one. I quite like the W124 E500 and the E60 M5....

Forget the 10 to a dozen BMWs, it has to be Italian and its not an Alfa

[Halmyre]

RowntreesCabana said:

Oh dear god no, that's just wrong.

[Johnspex]

Rich1973 said:

Always liked the look of my 600

Beat me to it. Vauxhall Omega MV6 (pre facelift) is handsome too, a bit like a larger Rover 620ti.

[Johnspex]

njw1 said:

It has to be the e39 for me (as I'm very biased!), and then, in no particular order, Jaguar XJ, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, mk2 Granada and mk3 Cortina.

Mk3 Cortina? The Mk4 was less fussy and more handsome, surely.

[Bustedmattress]

ericmcn said:

Forget the 10 to a dozen BMWs, it has to be Italian and its not an Alfa

[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/PQL122ZF[/url

Italian for me too. I am biased. Here’s mine in Corsica last year. Seven years in on ownership and still don’t tire of the shape.

Edited by Bustedmattress on Friday 19th April 07:56

[67Dino]

WTH, I’m going to post the Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf again. I mean, just look at it...

[Tyre Smoke]

ducnick said:

Loving this thread. We certainly all have very different ideas don’t we!

My nominations are
1931 Bentley 8 litre saloon by h.j mulliner
Daimler double 6 series 3
Maserati QP series 1
Maserati QP series 5 (early one with small wheels)
Lincoln continental clap door
Merc 300 sel 6.9
Citroen DS


Then finally when driving yesterday I thought what’s the best looking saloon currently in production. Not fastest or best handling or most desirable. Pure looks only for me it’s the Volvo s90

Edited by ducnick on Friday 19th April 07:13

Is a convertible.

[akadk]