Whether it’s a timeless silhouette, vibrant paint job, or gobs of horsepower, there are certain cars or trucks that simply command attention. And that’s doubly true if you’re able to connect a vehicle with a personal memory or pop culture callback.
So to see what vehicles instantly draw your eyeballs, the Summit Racing folks posted a really good question on their Social Media Pages a while back:
What’s one car you’ll always slow down to look at?
We anxiously awaited the reader contributions on this one, and compiled some of our favorite responses below. Check out these jaw-dropping rides and then if you’ve got one to share, hit us with it in the comments section at the bottom of this article.
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“Anything with a blower sticking through the hood.” – Chris F.

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“Older low riders, the paint is usually pretty insane.” – Kirk P.

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“Any DIY project car that someone puts blood, sweat & tears into” – Jamie J.

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“A police car.” – Richard H.

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“Skyline, Supra, anything old-school Japan.” – Tyler C.

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“Any 1980s G-Body.” – Geo R.

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“Prewar street rods.” – Kendall Y.

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“Volkswagen Thing.” – Matthew R.

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“1990s JDM.” – Genaro D.

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“Any classic Ferrari.” – Steven D.

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“2003-04 Cobra Mustang.” – Jason C.

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“Long, Laid-Out Mercs.” – Ricky G.

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“Any 1960s Ford Galaxie.” – Craig M.

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“1953-62 Corvette.” – Mark B.

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“Any vintage 4×4.” – Jason W.

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“Pantera!” – Dave T.

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“Anything clean, understated & tastefully done right.” – Jeremy M.

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So…what makes your head jerk around in traffic? An underrated classic? Modern exotic? Or simply a well maintained ride that’s been lovingly cared for? Let us hear about it in the comments section below.