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Best Cars Of 1948 \u2013 The Greatest Cars In The World This Year<\/h1>\n

1948 could well be the single most important year in motoring history. It marked the launch of many cars that went on to become landmark automotive designs which still influence how cars are designed.<\/p>\n

With the trials of the Second World War beginning to fade, public interest in new cars was at an all-time high and car makers had rallied in the post-conflict period to come up with innovative new models to serve every buyer.<\/p>\n

The entire Porsche dynasty started with the tiny 356. It was designed by Ferry Porsche, son of Ferdinand who created the Volkswagen Beetle, and it followed the VW\u2019s air-cooled, rear-engined layout. However, that was it for commonality as the Porsche was a purpose-built sports car.<\/p>\n

The first 49 were put together in Gm\u00fcnd, Austria, before production shifted to Stuttgart and sales really got under way. Early 356s are prized by collectors, but later models are better to drive.<\/p>\n

Related: Don\u2019t forget our best car hub<\/a> where you can find the top cars for every year<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Favorite Cars for the 1948 Model Year<\/h2>\n

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1948 Porsche 356 No. 1<\/a><\/h1>\n

The first Porsche, chasssis 356-001, was produced in Gm\u00fcnd as two-seat roadster using VW parts. Work on the project started as early as 1947 and was authorized by Ferry Porsche to begin construction in March of 1958 of the new Sportwagen Typ 356. He was undoubtedly influenced by Cisitalia which was making cars based on Porsche designs from basic Fiat components. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n

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1948 Ferrari 166 Sport<\/a><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Ferrari 166 Sport\u00a0was a\u00a0sports racing car\u00a0built by\u00a0Ferrari\u00a0between 1948 and 1953, an evolution of its\u00a0<\/i>Colombo<\/i>\u00a0V12-powered\u00a0125 S\u00a0racer. It was adapted into a\u00a0sports car\u00a0for the street in the form of the\u00a0166 Inter. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1948\u21921950<\/a><\/p>\n

1948 Aston Martin DB1 2-Litre Sports<\/a><\/h1>\n

After David Brown briefly tested Aston Martin\u2019s Atom prototype, he paid 20 000 GBP and the company was his. He had grand ideas for his new purchase, but started out with a new drop-head coupe that became the DB1. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n

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1948 Cisitalia 202 SMM Nuvolari Spider<\/a><\/h1>\n

As a successful businessman and experienced amateur driver, Piero Dusio started Cisitalia, officially known as Consorzio Industriale Sportive Italia. The company employed a wealth of talent to develop limited production sports cars that were based around upgraded Fiat components. Cisitalia\u2019s first product was the D46, a small single seater which used a space frame to support its Fiat 1090cc engine and Fiat 500 suspension. <\/span>Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1948<\/a><\/p>\n

1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record<\/a><\/h1>\n

The new T26 \u2018Lago-Record\u2019 was the world\u2019s most powerful production car when it was launched in 1946, with a 4.5-liter engine derived from the company\u2019s robust Grand Prix power unit. Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Best Cars Of 1948 \u2013 The Greatest Cars In The World This Year 1948 could well be the single most important year in motoring history. It marked the launch of many cars that went on to become landmark automotive designs which still influence how cars are designed. 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