These Classic Cars Have Stunning Interiors

When looking at the most beautiful classic cars of all time, their interiors are always left out and not considered determining factors. However, a car’s interior is just as important as its exterior when deciding whether it’s beautiful or awful. That said, any true enthusiast with a passion for classic cars will adore these stunning interiors. And for those who have experienced the smell and feel of thick, old-school leather and vinyl, the unparalleled visibility of thin window pillars, as well as the beautiful simplicity of these classic cockpits, nothing else compares.

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What makes a car’s interior great is how it aligns itself with the car’s purpose and makes passengers forget the outside world as they’re whisked away to their destination. Of course, there’s no design to rule them all, but here are some classic cars with hands down the most stunning interiors.

9 1953 Corvette

Those who’ve driven the C1 can attest that it’s among the best Corvettes anyone would blow their entire savings on. The C1 is one of the most important cars in the automotive industry. As the American “dream car,” the C1 Corvette is adored by sports car enthusiasts and would go to great lengths to own one.

Inside, the car features iconic interior colors that run from the dash to the back of the driver’s seat. On top of colorful seating, the 1953 Corvette also features a unique molded dashboard with chrome-trimmed gauges and seats integrated into the rear deck. It’s due to the latter styling cues that Vettes became almost low-rent.

8 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL stands out as one of the most beautiful cars of all time. The gullwing doors not only distinguished it, but they are a clever idea to hide the car’s unique space frame chassis. It’s also the most recognizable Mercedes, and every serious classic collection usually has one.


1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL interior
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On the inside, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL features a crisp, straightforward cabin that pairs with checked pattern fabric seats. At the time, it felt like the automaker had taken everything great about the 1950s vehicles and put it in this car.

7 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic

The 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic may have been Jean Bugatti’s crowning achievement. This magnificent Type 57 came with a body finely detailed with a mix of crisp edges, well-defined coach lines, and a soft, flowing profile.


1934 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic
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As for its interior, the Type 57 Atlantic featured a gorgeous saddle-tan leather interior paired with a genuine wood used throughout the cabin. In general, the Type 57 is truly one of the most beautiful and elegant sporting designs of the 1930s.


6 1987 Ferrari F40

The F40 sole purpose was to go fast around any track, and thus the Spartan-focused interior isn’t luxurious. Instead, its interior features red cloth-covered sports seats, black satin finishes on the dashboard, central tunnel and the floor, three-spoke leather rimmed steering wheel and drilled aluminum foot pedals.

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1987 Ferrari F40
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This minimalist interior highlighted the racer for road appeal and completed the image of a serious piece of equipment, labeled the fastest street-legal production car at the time.

5 1992 McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 was built to be an ultimate supercar, though not with a minimalistic interior as the Ferrari F40. The F1 presented a driving position that is without rivals. On the inside, the F1 offered a wafer-thin-centered mounted carbon fiber driver’s seat flanked by two passenger seats. Thus, one could say McLaren is the more practical of the two.


1992 McLaren f1 interior
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As for the pedals’ positioning, the steering wheel’s rake and the gear lever’s location, they are close to perfection. As a result, the McLaren F1 is considered one of the most refined sports cars of all time.

4 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale

The 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a gorgeous two-seater that is regarded today as one of the first modern supercars and one of the most beautiful designs of all time.


Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale
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Inside, the Tipo 33 Stradale featured a sleek and comfortable cabin for its passengers. At the front, there’s a uniquely textured metal dashboard that one could run their hands all day. In addition, there’s also a three-spoke steering wheel in front of the driving seat and a textured metal dashboard that hosts a tachometer. The driver had to look at the center-mounted Jaeger clock to check other gauges, which is certainly the crown jewel.


3 1978 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz

The 1978 El Dorado Biarritz may not be for everyone, but this Caddy is the one for those who want to roll in the ultimate 1970s style. On opening the doors of the El Dorado Biarritz, the interior presents pillow-styled leather seats that pair a sleek red plastic and wood-paneled dashboard across the front.

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the 1978 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz interior
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The cabin also offers a range of features, including an eight-track player and a built-in CB radio. Though the interior seems to be smoking lounge-inspired, the El Dorado Biarritz is regarded as one of the best classic cars with stunning interiors.


2 1953 Citroën DS


1953 Citroën DS interior
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Most cars in the 1950s looked almost the same, especially those produced in North America. However, in 1953, Flaminio Bertoni designed the Citroën DS, which looked like something from another dimension. Its interior was revolutionary, as it was the first car to ever feature plastic in its dashboard, rather than the expensive and hard-wearing wood used by other automakers.


1953 Citroën DS parked outside
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Pair the elegant single-spoke steering wheel with the impressive dash and overstuffed seats; the Citroën DS became a wonderful space to spend time.

1 1963 Mercedes 600


1963 Mercedes 600 interior
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The 1963 Mercedes 600, also known as W100, is an ultra-luxury classic car used by celebrities, business tycoons, dictators, political leaders, and even the mafia. The reason behind the car’s fame was its futuristic design and advanced features.


1963 Mercedes 600 at a display
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On the inside, the seats were covered in fine, supple leather, wood on both the dash, doors and window frames, giving its passengers a luxurious vibe. Also, there was a mini-refrigerator stacked up in the front compartment, along with a TV and carpet. As a result, the interior felt more of a well-designed living room than a back seat.


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