Thinking about the future usually consists of where we see ourselves in terms of employment, finance and relationships, but we often forget to include our current pride and joy our car, that may become a classic car of the future.

“Many automotive experts and enthusiasts consider the vintage car era to be one of the greatest eras in automotive history, as many new innovations were made and many people could afford them”, reports InLoughborough.com. As well as cars that we want to take into the future and preserve, according to Forbes.com, there are a number of “British cars we wish were still made”. These include the 1952-55 Bentley Continental, which “embodied what sadly is completely lost in the touring-car kingdom today: elegance”. Like most things there is still a silver lining as the sleek, fastback shape and imposing grille are still with us in modern Bentleys.

In recent times, Justin Timberlake has referred to “bringing sexy back”, so why not bring back the 1961-65 Jaguar E-Type which has been described as “one of the sexiest cars ever put on earth”, according to Forbes.com. This stylish looking automobile from more than 50 years ago and consisting of a 150mph rocket, has also been portrayed as “being one of the most iconic cars ever made”, reports Supercars.net. This car was such a success, it made competitors such as Ferrari scramble to keep up with the E-Type, though “none matched the presence and style of the Jaguar”, according to Supercars.net.

The name Aston Martin illustrates tradition and timeless beauty, which can be seen through the 1963-65 DB5 classic model. The unique shape of the Aston has remained pure over the years, with the Vanquish being a more current example of the combination of the classic appearance with a 21st century supercar appeal, that feels more “taut and sharp”, according to the TimesOnline.co.uk. Even with the additional features, the Aston Martin will always be remembered as the classic car that James Bond, played by Sean Connery, drove in the 1964 film Goldfinger.

The 1948 Land Rover is one of these on the list of British cars that should still be made. Forbes.com reports that “Land Rover still makes the Discovery, by keeping its sophistication, but adding a much higher cost”. The 1948 version has been described as an “off-road rugged machine”, but isn’t that the point of a 4×4 vehicle? The original Land Rover was simply built so it would “go anywhere, not that it would be comfy or cute”.

Sometimes when we change things we extract the original essence of something, however change can be also be seen as a good thing as it brings innovative new ideas and improvements. Modern characteristics certainly come in handy when you need them most, however who can deny the appeal of a car from the past?