the "Pagoda" Mercedes-Benz SL should be near the top of your list – it boasts impressive build quality, a smooth and potent 6-cylinder engine, and handsome styling that has aged well. This particular 280SL is finished in a gorgeous Horizon Blue over blue color combination, and it comes with a body-colored factory hardtop. Power comes from a 2.8-liter straight-6, rated at about 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.