1. Spyker
2. Rolls-Royce
3. Bugatti
4. Maserati
5. Aston Martin
6. Bentley
7. Maybach
8. Ferrari
9. Porsche
10. Lamborghini
**Spyker**
Country: Netherlands
Brand Founding Year: 1875
Brand Style: A perfect combination of exquisite art and advanced technology, luxurious and eternal, unique and unconventional
Classic Model: C8 Spyder (starting at 48.8 million RMB)
Spyker, as a factory with over a hundred years of history, has always maintained its unique brand style. All the sports cars they produce are handcrafted, featuring unique lightweight bodies, large-displacement mid-mounted engines, rear-wheel drive, and many specifications following F1 standards, resulting in astonishing performance parameters. In 1898, the Spijker brothers Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan built their first car powered by a Mercedes engine in Amsterdam, immediately earning widespread acclaim for their outstanding body manufacturing skills. The same year, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, Spijker created the famous Golden Coronation Carriage, which is still in use today. From that point on, the Spijker brothers entered a turning point in their careers: fully dedicating Spyker Company to automobile manufacturing. To better adapt to foreign markets, they changed "ij" in Spijker to "y", thus renaming the company Spyker. As a well-known ultra-luxury sports car manufacturer, Spyker's noble sports cars are custom-made entirely according to customer needs. In 2005, Spyker increased production to around 100 vehicles per year. Not only do we produce for a limited number of prestigious owners, but each model is also an exclusive collector's item. Spyker launches a new car every year, and when global production reaches 500 units, production stops immediately. Spyker targets the highest-end users in the sports car market, mainly concentrated in the United States, Western Europe, the Middle East, Greater China, and some smaller wealthy countries like Switzerland and Monaco.
**Rolls-Royce**
Country: United Kingdom
Brand Founding Year: 1904
Brand Style: Established in 1904
Classic Model: Phantom (starting at 50 million RMB)
Mr. Rolls was a nobleman and a racer, sociable and widely connected. He always wanted to produce a truly British car. Mr. Royce, on the other hand, was an outstanding engineer with diverse talents who became interested in Rolls' plan and joined forces with him to produce renowned British cars. The first Rolls-Royce car was born in Manchester, beginning its highly esteemed journey. In 1906, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce co-founded the Rolls-Royce company. Initially, Rolls-Royce engaged in aircraft engine manufacturing, with cars being a subsequent product; it continues to produce aircraft engines today. The sculpted trademark of Rolls-Royce is a shimmering silver flying goddess statue, "The Flying Goddess," whose origin also has a story: In 1911, through the introduction of Sir Montagu, Rolls met artist and sculptor Charles Sykes of The Car Illustrated magazine. He earnestly requested Charles Sykes to design a sculptural trademark for "Rolls-Royce." Sykes used Miss Thornton from the editorial office as the model to design "The Flying Goddess," symbolizing the soul of speed. On February 6, 1911, "The Flying Goddess" descended upon Rolls-Royce, immersing the entire world in fresh air and the beautiful melody of wing vibrations. The inauguration ceremony for "The Flying Goddess" was as grand and enthusiastic as the launch of the first Rolls-Royce car. The emblem pattern of Rolls-Royce uses two overlapping "R"s, symbolizing you in me and me in you, reflecting the harmonious relationship between the two.
**Bugatti**
Country: France
Brand Founding Year: 1909
Brand Style: A perfect blend of technology and art, luxurious comfort, easy to drive
Classic Models: Brescia, Royale, Atalantes, Pur Sang
Bugatti is a world-famous old brand of sports cars. In 1909, the Italian Ettore Bugatti founded Bugatti in Germany, specializing in the production of sports cars and high-end luxury sedans. Due to changes in the geographical location and nationality of the factory site, from 1909 to 1918 it was located in Germany; from 1919 to 1956 in France; and after rebuilding in 1991, it moved to Italy. The English letters in the Bugatti logo represent Bugatti, with EB being the abbreviation of Ettore Bugatti's name in English. The circle of small dots surrounding it symbolizes ball bearings, with a red background color. Bugattis are among the most preserved classic old cars, and vehicles under the Bugatti brand can be seen in many famous car museums worldwide. They are superior in performance, with novel and smooth body designs, and distinctive engine configurations.
**Maserati**
Country: Italy
Brand Founding Year: 1914
Brand Style: Dignified elegance without ostentation, extreme speed with comfortable driving pleasure
Classic Models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo (starting at 17.9 million RMB)
Maserati is a well-known Italian racing and sports car manufacturer, founded in 1914 in Bologna. The company's headquarters are now located in Modena, and their emblem is a trident. Maserati was once part of Ferrari (a company majority-owned by Fiat), and is now directly owned by the Italian automotive giant Fiat. The Maserati brothers—Alfieri Maserati, Bindo Maserati, Carlo Maserati, Ettore Maserati, Ernesto Maserati, and Mario Maserati—all ventured into the automotive industry in the early 20th century. Alfieri, Bindo, and Ernesto manufactured 2-liter Grand Prix racing cars for Diatto. In 1926, Diatto ceased producing racing cars, leading to the creation of the first Maserati model. The first Maserati, driven by Alfieri, won the Targa Florio in 1926. Maserati began producing racing cars with 4, 6, 8, and 16 valves (essentially two straight-eight valve systems combined). Mario, an artist, is credited with designing the company's emblem: a trident. After Alfieri Maserati passed away in 1932, his three brothers kept the company running, producing race-winning cars.
**Aston Martin**
Country: United Kingdom
Brand Founding Year: 1914
Brand Style: Unique styling, meticulous craftsmanship, excellent performance
Classic Model: DBS (starting at 41 million RMB)
Aston Martin was originally a British luxury sedan and sports car manufacturer, established in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. The company is based in Newport, known worldwide for producing open-top touring cars, racing cars, and limited-production sports cars. Although participating in races was an important means of developing passenger car production, the cost was too high due to poor management, and it was acquired by Ford USA in 1987. The Aston Martin logo features a soaring eagle, with the words "Aston" and "Martin" inscribed, symbolizing the company’s great ambition and speed akin to a descending eagle. The words "Aston" and "Martin" indicate this is a "three sworn brothers" car company. The renowned Aston Martin Lagonda company, famous for producing open-top touring cars, racing cars, and limited-production sports cars, owes its fame perhaps to the luck brought by this eagle. When people think of Aston Martin, they often recall the legendary stories of James Bond (007), seemingly attributing Aston Martin's success to him.
**Bentley**
Country: United Kingdom
Brand Founding Year: 1919
Brand Style: Exceptional driving experience, combining traditional handcrafted techniques with powerful sports performance
Classic Models: Arnage 728 (starting at 99.8 million RMB), Arnage RL (starting at 54.8 million RMB), Continental GT (starting at 30.8 million RMB), Continental Flying (starting at 29.8 million RMB)
The Bentley brothers founded the Bentley company, which was previously translated as Bentleys until it officially adopted the name "Bentley" upon entering China in 2001. Walter Owen Bentley served as an apprentice on the railways before moving into the automotive industry. In 1912, he and his brother Horace Milner founded Bentley Motors in London, selling French DFP cars. He improved these new cars by replacing the pistons with aluminum ones, enhancing their performance. During World War I, he worked for the Royal Naval Air Service Technical Committee, improving the Clerget engine, resulting in the famous BR1 and BR2 aviation engines. In 1919, W.O. Bentley returned to selling DFP cars and introduced the Bentley 3.0, named after himself. This 3-liter engine, with an output of 85 horsepower providing speeds over 80 mph, dominated various races, winning five consecutive championships at Le Mans from 1924 to 1930. Bentley then embarked on a journey to professionally design high-end sports cars and racing cars. W.O. Bentley left in 1935 to join Lagonda, where he worked for 11 years. He passed away in 1971. The Bentley car logo features the first letter "B" of the company name as the main subject, sprouting a pair of wings, resembling a soaring eagle, a symbol that has been used continuously to this day. Previously, a flying "B" logo was also used.
**Maybach**
Country: Germany
Brand Founding Year: 1921
Brand Style: Prestigious elegance, extreme individuality, perfectionism
Classic Models: Maybach 57S (73.1 million RMB), 62S (83 million RMB)
DaimlerChrysler Group announced in New York that the German ultra-luxury car brand Maybach, which had been dormant for 60 years, has officially been revived. Two models were initially launched: the Maybach 57 and Maybach 62, produced by Mercedes-Benz, priced at 310,000 euros and 360,000 euros respectively. These prices are quite astonishing, equivalent to about 3.5 times the price of a Mercedes S600 or 2.5 times the price of a Ferrari 360. Even the renowned Rolls-Royce and Bentley can only match the top-tier products of Maybach 62. Some have defined the resurrected Maybach as the "German Rolls-Royce." While this statement makes sense, it is not entirely accurate. Rolls-Royce, a pride of the British automotive industry, will soon become "authentic" German goods under the BMW Group. Another ultra-luxury brand, Bentley, has already joined the Volkswagen Group. Currently, BMW Group is busy updating Rolls-Royce and may introduce new models in the coming years. Against this backdrop, Daimler Group's decision to launch the Maybach car appears strategic, positioning Maybach as a cutting-edge weapon in the ultra-luxury car market, not allowing BMW to dominate this market alone. Compared to the "angel" emblem of Rolls-Royce, Maybach's double-M emblem is much simpler. Initially, the double-M represented "Maybach car," while now it signifies "Made by Maybach." The Maybach emblem consists of two intersecting Ms surrounded by a spherical triangle, recalling its legendary cars and era through branding: alongside Mercedes models, becoming an absolute classic among German automakers. Their exceptional technical expertise, highest quality, and unique style make them the focal point of attention worldwide. Each car is independently crafted according to user specifications, with engines and chassis all handmade.
**Ferrari**
Country: Italy
Brand Founding Year: 1947
Brand Style: Speed and passion, innovation and courage
Classic Models: F430 (27 million RMB), F430 Spider (32 million RMB), 599 GTB (43.5 million RMB), 612 Scaglietti (43.8 million RMB)
Ferrari is an Italian car manufacturer primarily focused on Formula One racing, racing cars, and high-performance sports cars, founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929. Initially, Ferrari sponsored drivers and produced racing cars, later becoming an independent car producer in 1946. It is now part of the Fiat Group, headquartered near Modena, Maranello. The "two kings and one queen" of Italian cars refer to Ferrari and Lamborghini as the kings, with Maserati as the queen. Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Ferrari, said his favorite racing car is the one he hasn't yet made, and his greatest success is the one he hasn't yet achieved. The blood of someone obsessed with cars boiled in him from a young age. When he was 13, he finally convinced his father to start driving alone. The roar of engines on the racetrack, the excitement and thrill of competition, drove him to greater heights. Driving an Alfa Romeo, he raced fiercely, repeatedly achieving victories, earning praise from teammates as the "knight" of the racing team. From participating in races to forming a racing club, he eventually founded his own car company. Today's Ferrari is known as the "red lightning." The shield-shaped emblem of Ferrari features a black prancing horse against the color of Modena's golden canary feathers. The prancing horse originates from Enzo Ferrari's birthplace, Modena, imbued with legendary heroic qualities. In World War I, the highly honored Italian pilot Francesco Baracca first adopted this emblem as his personal insignia, painting it on his aircraft. After the war, Baracca's parents entrusted this prancing horse emblem to Enzo Ferrari, who placed it on a yellow shield as the symbol of the team. Later, after the brave pilot's death, the horse turned black, and the Italian flag was added above it as a tribute.
**Porsche**
Country: Germany
Brand Founding Year: 1948
Brand Style: Ultimate sports car for everyday use
Classic Model: Porsche 911 Turbo (19.5 million RMB)
Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of Porsche, invented the electric wheel hub motor at the age of 24 (in 1899). The following year at the Paris International Exhibition, Porsche was already world-renowned. Porsche cars have distinct characteristics: beetle-like shapes, rear-mounted engines, and superior performance, quickly making them well-known. In 1963 at the Frankfurt International Auto Show, Porsche showcased the 911 model, a design that remains popular even today. Its designer was Ferry Porsche's eldest son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The Porsche 928 with a rear transaxle chassis and V-8 engine, the new technology 955 model, and the 911 Carrera 4 with electronically adjustable four-wheel drive and lift-free body, are the most significant developments in recent years. Porsche (PORSCHE) was previously translated as "Bao'er She," and its emblem adopts the coat of arms of Stuttgart. In the center of the Porsche emblem is a galloping horse, representing the valuable breed of horses produced in Stuttgart, with the word Stuttgart above it indicating the company's headquarters in Stuttgart. The emblem's upper left and lower right feature deer antlers, symbolizing Stuttgart's former status as a prime hunting ground. The upper right and lower left yellow stripes represent mature wheat, symbolizing abundant harvests, while black represents fertile land and red symbolizes human wisdom and love for nature. Together, these elements form a beautiful pastoral landscape, symbolizing Porsche's glorious past and promising future.
**Lamborghini**
Country: Italy
Brand Founding Year: 1963
Brand Style: Wildness and passion
Classic Model: Lamborghini Murcielago (48.8 million RMB)
Lamborghini, also known as Langboqini or Linbaojian Ni, is officially named Ferruccio Lamborghini Automobili S.P.A., Italian Ferruccio Lamborghini Automobile Stock Corporation. The Lamborghini emblem is a powerful, attacking bull, aligning with the high-horsepower and high-speed characteristics of Lamborghini sports cars. It is said this emblem also reflects the stubborn and unyielding personality of the founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini. Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of Lamborghini S.P.A., along with early-produced sports cars and tractors, embodies the special ambition of Italians, motivating him to rise from the son of an ordinary farmer to become a respected leader in the industry through relentless effort. With an uncompromising spirit and almost fanatical passion, he tirelessly pursued the dream of creating the perfect sports car. Since then, the proud "bull" emblem has become the symbol of Lamborghini, interpreting all the characteristics of this unique car brand—challenging limits, proud and extraordinary, unrestrained and bold.